The chessboard may have just 64 squares. But the amount of theory, patterns, and ideas packed into those squares? Practically infinite! And while that’s a testament to the richness of chess, it can also be a trap. It’s far too easy to get distracted by “nice-to-knows,” and lose sight of the things that actually improve your game. […]

The cover photo is a courtesy of Charlotte Chess Center. The Charlotte Chess Center is one of the premier chess institutions in the United States. What began as a small community initiative has turned into a major American chess hub, hosting some of the most prestigious national and international tournaments in the United States. It’s […]

This week’s Chessable round-up is locked, loaded, and ready to help you score more wins! From converting the smallest material advantage in chess into a BIG win… Offbeat Black and White repertoires that score up to 70%… To in-app updates that streamline your training and analysis accuracy… This round-up has it all. Check out these […]

Today’s update brings you new tools, smoother training, and serious potential for Elo gains! For the first time ever, you can now run engine analysis right inside the app… powered by the strongest open-source engine on the planet. If you’re a PRO member, your Custom Folders just got better with focused reviews. And if you […]

Das heutige Update bringt dir neue Tools, reibungsloseres Training und enormes Potenzial für Elo-Gewinne! Zum ersten Mal kannst du die Engine-Analyse direkt in der App durchführen… mit der leistungsstärksten Open-Source-Engine der Welt. Als PRO-Mitglieder wurden außerdem deine benutzerdefinierten Ordner durch gezielte Wiederholungen verbessert. Und wenn du die App noch nicht heruntergeladen hast? Dann bleib dran! […]

Esta actualización te trae nuevas herramientas, un entrenamiento más fluido y gran potencial para subir tu Elo. Por primera vez, puedes ejecutar análisis de módulo directamente en la app. Con nada menos, que Stockfish 17.1, el más fuerte del planeta con 3644 de elo. ¿Quieres chequear algo que no está en el curso? Solo toca […]

From mastering time trouble to building dynamic repertoires in under 100 lines, or finding tactics on autopilot — our latest releases are all about efficiency. Whether it’s GM Arjun Kalyan’s battle-tested 1.e4, IM Astaneh’s adaptive London, or GM Ernst’s and Karel van Delft’s science-backed thinking tools: you’ll find fresh ways to play sharper and think faster.  Here’s […]

GM Arjun Kalyan’s first serious experience with coaching could not have been more testing. It was at the 2022 Chess Olympiad in his hometown of Chennai. As one of the assistant coaches for the Indian ‘B’ team in the open section, he prepared openings for then-rising stars Praggnanandhaa R., Gukesh Dommaraju and Nihal Sarin. The […]

Karel van Delft is a prominent figure in Dutch chess education, known for blending chess expertise with psychology and pedagogy. As a journalist, author, and the founder of the Apeldoorn Chess Academy (Schaakacademie Apeldoorn), he has spent decades exploring how players think, learn and grow. He has coached hundreds of students (including future titled players) […]

Tomorrow, July 20th, is International Chess Day.  It is a special day. Some people even say that starting a new chess quest on this day protects you from losing rating. To celebrate properly, we’ve put over 350 courses on sale, including major releases! This is one of our largest sales of the year — don’t miss it! Here are some […]