Chessable Roundup: June 07, 2025
Isn’t it amazing how in chess you never run out of topics to explore? No matter how much you study, it always feels like you’re just scratching the surface. But it's probably precisely this depth that makes the game so beautiful and rewarding.
Over the past two weeks, we’ve managed to cover a bit more of the vast territory that is chess, this time with a wide range of different topics — from openings for different levels to strategy, tactics and pawn play.
We also published our first course focused exclusively on castling. And another highlight: Judit Polgar shows us in her new course how even at the highest level, there are still always new lessons to be learned!
Check out all of our new courses below, and don’t miss the important update in the end!
Lifetime Repertoires: Cuenca's Taimanov Sicilian
by GM Pepe Cuenca
Wait with your d-pawn until White reveals their plan. If they decide to attack, you'll quickly neutralize their attempts, and even better: you'll spot their weaknesses and use it against them. This is the essence of Pepe Cuenca's Taimanov Sicilian. In this course you will learn everything you need to know to play this opening successfully for a lifetime.
Castling in Chess: When, Where and Why
by IM Dagne Ciuksyte, presented by Matt Ball & WIM Natasha Regan
Castling and king safety play a role in virtually every chess game you'll play. Whether, when, and where to castle is therefore an important decision that requires careful thought. This course teaches you which factors to consider when making this decision.
Judit Polgar Teaches Chess 1: How I Beat Fischer's Record
by GM Judit Polgar & by Quality Chess
On her way to becoming the youngest grandmaster at the time and beat Bobby Fischer's record, Judit Polgar played many instructive games and gained hard-earned insights — learnings that she now shares with us. Sharpen your tactical and strategic skills through the legendary games of the greatest female chess player of all time.
The Pawn Shop: Improving Your Pawn Play
by AITM19
In The Pawn Shop, you’ll learn how to master the art of pawn play in the opening, middlegame, and endgame. Playing the right pawn breaks, knowing when to keep the tension, calculating whether a pawn can promote... — those are important aspects that are relevant in every game. By the end of this course, you'll be making those critical decisions with confidence and precision.
Thematic Tactics: French Defense
by IM Dirk Sebastian
The best way to get a deep understanding of an opening is to internalize common tactical motifs that occur in it. And that's exactly what you'll do in this course, both from White's and Black's side. By understanding when and why tactics work and which pieces can become vulnerable, you will learn how to arrange your own pieces harmoniously and become a true expert in the French Defense.
Decision-Making for Beginners: The Opening
by IM Mateusz Kolosowski
Sometimes, a game can go wrong right from the opening. Those mistakes are painful, but the good news is: they are often the easiest to fix. In this course, you'll learn about the most important opening principles, how to improve piece coordination, recognize threats, and more, so you can start every game with confidence.
All courses are backed by our 30-day money-back guarantee, even if they're on sale. If you realize it's not for you within 30 days after purchase, you'll get your money back, without any questions asked. 😊
What else is new?
You may have already heard, or experienced it firsthand: Chessable now runs the world’s strongest chess engine! Stockfish 17.1 is fully integrated into our platform for you to help you during your training and analysis. You'll find more details on our blog.
Stockfish 17.1 Now On Chessable! Your Training Just Got Smarter.
As of last Thursday, Chessable is running the world’s strongest chess engine. Use it to review lines, analyze positions on our Analysis Board, and even in Classroom. Plus, we’ve fixed all previous bugs for a smoother, more reliable experience.
Great conditions to dig deeper into the depth of chess — with our new engine or one of the new courses.
