Chessable Roundup: July 05, 2025
Level up every area of your chess game this week!
From bolder new openings for Black to mental tools that turn setbacks to rating points — and even a Q&A with Grandmaster Maurice Ashley — we've got you covered.
Let's start with our freshest, newest repertoires for Black:
Kushager's Killer Repertoire for Black Against 1.c4, 1.Nf3 and Sidelines by IM Kushager Krishnater
Run over 1.c4, 1.Nf3, 1.b3, and other sidelines by White with Kushager's maximum center! Your bulldozer of three central pawns swat enemy pieces away from good squares... while yours attack from protected outposts.
The Rebellious Czech Defense by CM Markus Müller
After 1.e4, you don't fight them head on. You slip to their left with …c6. You slap them with a …Qa5 “check hook” and shatter their 4th rank. Used in only 1 out of 10,000 games, the Czech Defense is the perfect weapon for climbing the ladder!
The Practical Classical Sicilian by WFM Ana Kuchava
Endless attacking possibilities without endless theory! The Classical Sicilian turns White's standard attacking plans on their heads... while slashing your prep time in half. A Sicilian expert and master educator shows you the ropes.
The Najdorf Sicilian Supercharged! by Chessforlife, presented by IM Yuriy Krykun
Rack up points with the "best opening against 1.e4." Dive into this ambitious and highly practical Najdorf repertoire. It's simple enough for any club player to learn, and solid enough for GMs.
The Dynamic Kangaroo – A Bouncy Guide to an Offbeat System by FM Tobias Vöge
Bounce from one fighting setup to another, while White struggles to adjust to positions they almost recognize! The Kangaroo transforms into look-alikes of the Nimzo-Indian, Queen's Gambit, or Bogo-Indian... until your next move proves otherwise!
To celebrate the 4th of July, GM Maurice Ashley is stepping into the Chessable forums for a special Q&A!
Yes, Maurice Ashley — the grandmaster and commentator who can hype a chess game like it’s the final round of a heavyweight title fight.
He’ll be answering your burning questions only on July 6.
Want to learn how he prepared for tournaments? His favorite tactical drills? Or maybe just ask what he really thinks about bullet chess?
Drop your question below:
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A Self‑Taught IM's 5‑Step Guide to a Growth Mindset
Trinidad & Tobago's #1 player shares his proven formula for chess growth. Full of actionable tips — from journaling to building a blunder database — this post will help you turn setbacks into permanent growth.
