Ukraine has produced some of the most creative and aggressive chess players throughout history. The region of Lviv, in particular, is the hometown of legends such as Vasyl Ivanchuk, Alexander Beliavsky and the Muzychuk sisters, Anna and Mariya. It is within this rich chess tradition that GM Volodymyr Vetoshko developed his uncompromising, dynamic style of […]

The 2025 Chessable Awards isn’t just a pat on the back. It’s the time of year where we gather, vote, and say:  “Yes! THIS course actually helped me.” We shine the spotlight on the best titles and authors across 15 different categories. You were probably still shaking off the holidays when we ran the poll. […]

Emmanuel Neiman is one of France’s most respected and seasoned chess trainers, a coach whose decades of experience have shaped players of all levels: from club competitors to titled players. Having worked with a diverse range of students, Neiman is especially fond of his work with children with autism spectrum disorders. And what he cherishes […]

The nice thing about levelling up your strategic understanding is that it buys you time: you can get away with imperfect opening memorization and even limited calculation because you know what the position is asking for. In this week’s roundup, you’ll find several courses that build exactly that kind of fundamental strategic knowledge. But if you’re not in […]

Kushager Krishnater has quickly emerged as one of the most exciting young chess coaches and authors in chess. Hailing from India, this International Master began making waves not just for his playing strength but also for his precocious coaching talent, earning the title of FIDE Trainer at only 20 years old, one of the youngest […]

It’s our first roundup of the year, and 2026 is already off to a productive start on Chessable. The releases so far reflect one of Chessable’s specialties: openings for every kind of player. You’ll find courses at every depth, whether you want to keep it simple with a 100-line repertoire or go all in with a […]

Every chess player has that one opening. The one that makes your heart sink when it appears on the board. The one you hope your opponents never play against you, especially in high-stake games. It’s your opening nemesis. As we flip the calendar to 2026, you face a choice. Do you keep banging your head […]

GM Arturs Neiksans is a rare triple threat in the chess world: active as a player, frequent as a commentator on high profile events, highly sought as a coach. A multiple time Latvian champion and one of his country’s most accomplished players, he continues to balance his roles with remarkable energy and ambition. Just recently, […]

If your chess lately feels like, “I kinda know what I’m supposed to do, but I’m not sure how”… Then this roundup is for you! Every pick below shares one thing: a proven process that turns your effort into payoff. From square-sniping to keep your pieces on the best positions… Attacking techniques for the opening, middlegame, and endgame… […]

In a game historically dominated by men, WGM Adriana Nikolova stands out – not just as a competitor but also as one of the most dedicated women coaches. A seasoned Olympiad player, Adriana claimed the Bulgarian Women’s Championship title in all formats (classic, rapid and blitz) in 2011. Prior to that, her peak rating of […]