Smirnov uses a custom course viewer (Remote Chess Academy) if you choose the streaming option, but the download option gives you standalone video files.

The persistence of the search term "Gm Igor Smirnov Chess Courses Extra Quality Download" serves as a backhanded compliment to the Grandmaster. It proves that his content is considered essential study material—valuable enough to seek out in the highest fidelity possible, yet expensive enough to drive users toward unauthorized avenues.

: "Calculate Till Mate," "Winning the Middlegame," and "The Grandmaster’s Positional Understanding". Pricing and Accessibility

This review focuses on the aspect of his courses—how the content is delivered, the production value, and whether the substance justifies the price tag.