Chessable Roundup: April 25, 2025
I think about words a lot - I am a writer, after all! And today as I looked out the window longingly, I thought about the word "spring." Did the naming of the season have to do with the verb "spring"?
Turns out, it did! The word for spring in Old English was Lenten or Lencten, related to the lengthening of the days. But at some point - probably in the 14th or 15th century - it took on the name 'Spring', as a sort of nod to nature awakening and 'springing forth.'
Then it got me thinking, there are so many definitions of the word 'spring.'
It could be an energetic leap forward. Suddenly appearing. A coiled mechanical device. Or even a place where you get overpriced bottled water.
And then I realized something cool - Chessable is embodying 'spring' in its many forms (okay, maybe not the water bottling part). See how when you read about our latest course releases:
The New Anti-Sicilian
by IM Fernando Valenzuela
If you want to spring a real surprise against a Sicilian player, you'll want to take this course! Low on theory but high on attacking potential, we pretty much guarantee you'll be pulling your opponent out of "book" and into your fun house.
Pirc: Simplified
by GM Rustam Kasimdzhanov
The Pirc is like a coiled spring: unassuming at first, but ready to unleash massive energy at the right moment. Former FIDE Champion Rustam Kasimdzhanov shows you how to wield this energy in just over 150 trainable variations.
Attacking Hotspots in Chess
by GM Yaroslav Zherebukh
"That sprung out of nowhere!" your opponents will say as you use these attacking patterns against them. That's because you'll thoroughly learn the attacking potential of every square of the board in this unique course.
Chess Studies: Solve to Evolve
by WGM Tatev Abrahamyan
Spring forward in your calculation abilities! WGM Tatev Abrahamyan shows you how solving chess compositions can supercharge your OTB calculation with creativity, precision, and perseverance.
Oh by the way, I would be remiss if I didn't mention our Easter Sale, which is ending soon!
PRO members can get up to 55% off, and there are over 400 courses on sale. That means you can learn more chess while springing less cash! I learned today that "spring" also used to mean "spend" back in the old days. 😊
Best of all, you get a 30-day money back guarantee, which means you can take any course without risk - because if you don't like it for any reason, you can get a full refund. No questions asked.
So spring over to the shop and get your new course today. But act fast - the sale ends Sunday.
While you're at it, see what's new on the blog:
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