Chessable Roundup: June 21, 2025
2 weeks go by since our last roundup newsletter, and Chessable comes out with seven new courses!? Stop the madness!
But when you have an awesome roster of grandmaster authors and amazing community authors putting their hearts and souls into making the best chess courses out there, that's what happens!
There's a little something for everyone these past two weeks, with courses on calculation, endgames, openings, and more. Check them out:
The Shankland Method 2: Direct Threats
by GM Sam Shankland
One simple question - "What happens if I do it anyway?" - can transform your calculation from "good" to "great." But to consistently find the answer to that question requires structured practice - and that's where this course comes in.
The Attacking Mechanisms of Classical Grandmasters
by GM Mihail Marin
Before engines, effective attacks required next-level board vision. Learn how the attacking greats of the Karpov era found their powerful and creative combinations.
Secrets of Chess Geometry 2: Dance of the Pieces
by GM Maurice Ashley
The world-renowned chess commentator is back to expand on the concepts of collinearity and concurrency, changing the way you see the board. And this time, you're going dancing!
50-Day Endgame Challenge
by GM Valeriy Aveskulov
In the gym they say "don't skip leg day." In the chess world, we say "don't skip endgame day." Take the 50-day endgame challenge and watch your endgame muscles grow in real time.
And we could easily call it day just with 4 grandmaster courses, but our very own Chessable community showed us convincingly that you don't have to be a GM to make an outstanding course!
Their originality is only rivaled by their impressive coverage of the material, so don't miss out on these great picks either:
The Sicilian Najdorf: Beyond Theory
by CM d4player
After you've banged out your opening moves, then what? In the complex world of the Sicilian, not having a north star can easily land you shipwrecked. Confidently navigate the Sicilian middlegame and endgame with this course.
Chess for Post-Beginners Vol. 2: Tactical and Practical
by JoyousCub
Build a clear thought process that makes tactics - the heart and soul of chess - central to your game…and watch your results change drastically!
The Fresh Dubov Tarrasch: A Repertoire against the Queen's Gambit
by cloots
Who doesn't want to crush the Queen's Gambit like the creative attacking genius of Daniil Dubov? You too can be the destroyer of dreams with this course.
Phew...that's all for this roundup. 1 day of endgames down, 49 to go!
While you're at it, check out what's new on the Chessable blog:
Coach's Corner: GM Jose Gonzalez
The former Mexican Chess Champion shares his insights on the "heavy lifting" that is required for chess improvement.
Announcing the Winners of the 2025 Chessable Research Awards
Each year, Chessable awards cash prizes to university students who conduct chess-related research. Read about their incredible studies here.
