Mistakes are the worst… right?  You spot the tactic one move too late, miss the quiet move that conquers it all, or overlook a sneaky intermezzo. We’ve all been there. Sure, it’s frustrating; but here’s the twist: those tactical oversights that cost you the game yesterday can be the reason you win a game tomorrow. […]

You don’t need a thousand sharp lines to win your next chess game. You’d be surprised at how far you can go with clear structures, clear strategies… and training that focuses on the skills that actually matter! This week’s new releases help you build the kind of strategic understanding that turns ordinary positions into long-term advantages… […]

When GM Alex Colovic became the first grandmaster to publish a Chessable course in 2016, he set a precedent that has only grown stronger in time. Since that debut, he has established himself as not only one of the platform’s most prolific authors, but also one of its most beloved. His dedication to his students […]

Let’s kick off the weekend with a quick self-check. How complete is your opening toolset? 1️⃣ Do you have a reliable opening repertoire with White?2️⃣ Are you ready to face 1.d4 with Black?3️⃣ Have you tried a rare, GM-approved opening surprise lately? If you answered “no” to any, you probably need one of our newest […]

Growing up in Buenos Aires, Argentina, NM Ruben Mashal found his calling in chess teaching at just 17 years old. In a region rich with strong players and tournaments, he learned to be inventive by turning books and creative training methods into powerful tools for growth. His ability to adapt and inspire has been at […]

When 1.e4 appears on the board, do you squirm or crack your knuckles? This week’s roundup gives you firepower for both sides of the most popular first-move in chess. From the rock-solid Petroff to blazing gambits… From 1.e4 lines that scale in strength to GM-level 1…e5 prep… You’ll find a course that suits your style and rattles […]

Dear Chessable community,  This past January, we changed the way discounts work for basic and PRO members. We made this decision to increase the value of the PRO membership. But we went about it in the wrong way. Rather than only adding value to our PRO community, we also took away from the rest of […]

Liebe Chessable-Community, Im Januar dieses Jahres haben wir die Art und Weise geändert, wie Rabatte für PRO- und Nicht-PRO-Mitglieder funktionieren. Wir haben diese Entscheidung getroffen, um den Wert der PRO-Mitgliedschaft zu erhöhen. Doch wir sind es auf die falsche Weise angegangen. Anstatt nur unserer PRO-Community zusätzlichen Wert zu geben, haben wir gleichzeitig dem Rest unserer […]

Estimada comunidad: En enero pasado, cambiamos el funcionamiento de nuestros descuentos para miembros básicos y PRO. Tomamos esa decisión para aumentar el valor de la membresía PRO. Sin embargo, nos equivocamos en la ejecución de la idea. En lugar de solo agregar valor a nuestra comunidad PRO, también perjudicamos al resto de nuestra comunidad. Fue […]

Christoph von Puttkamer (né Kuberczyk) first discovered his coaching spark around the age of 14 or 15, when he stepped in to lead his high school chess club in Hamburg, Germany. Not long after, he obtained an official coaching license and started sharing his love for the game at club, regional and state levels. His […]