Dreev University – Feel the Momentum + PGN June 10, 2025 by GM Alexey Dreev

We are excited to present the newest addition to the acclaimed Dreev University series –
Feel the Momentum, a deep and practical course that will change the way you approach positional chess.

This is not just a collection of examples. It’s a complete training journey built around one of the most misunderstood—but vital—concepts in chess: momentum.

When you know how to feel momentum, you understand when to seize the initiative, when to slow down, when to provoke, and when to strike. When you don’t—you risk either rushing prematurely or letting critical opportunities slip away.

In the words of GM Dreev and GM Basso:
“In chess, in order to be successful, you need to learn the word momentum. You need to feel whether or not you have it. And if you don’t, that’s OK — you improve your position, step by step. But if you don’t understand momentum, you’ll miss big chances. And if you think you have it — and you actually don’t — you’ll ruin great positions.”

📚 Structure of the Course

The course is divided into three progressive parts:

Part 1 – Raw and Instructive
Dreev and Basso share their own games—unfiltered, personal, and deeply educational. You’ll see real-time thinking in practical situations, including missed chances, instructive hesitations, and decisive momentum shifts.

Part 2 – Learn from the Legends
Explore how the masters of the past—Paulsen, Botvinnik, Spassky, and more—built positions around flow, initiative, and timing. Discover how these timeless lessons still echo in the games of modern players like Vallejo Pons and Khalifman.

Part 3 – Sharpen Your Positional Feel
This section trains your intuition through examples focusing on prophylaxis, quiet moves, structure control, and key positional trades. These are not random tactics—they’re handpicked to build lasting instincts.

🧠 What’s Included

✅ Deep model games with full commentary
✅ Thematic breakdowns and position types
✅ Thought-provoking positional exercises
✅ Full Video Version featuring both authors

🔁 Part of the Acclaimed Dreev University Series

If you’ve enjoyed previous editions of Dreev University, this course is the natural continuation of your journey:

• Dreev University – Rook Endgames

• Dreev University – Positional Play

• Dreev University – Dreev Dreams

• Dreev University – Endgames with Opposite-Coloured Bishops

Each edition builds on the last—and Feel the Momentum is the course that ties them all together by teaching you how to read the position’s pulse and act at the right time.

Let GM Dreev and GM Basso help you develop a skill that separates good players from great ones.
It’s time to learn to Feel the Momentum.