Chessable Roundup: May 09, 2025
If your results with Black could use a boost, then this round-up is for you!
Three new Black repertoires combine chessboard psychology and engine precision — not to equalize — but to grab the advantage and never look back!
And to ensure you can win off of your strong opening, level up the rest of your game with this 8-time Spanish champion.
Read on:
The Battle-Tested Scandinavian by GM Igor Kovalenko & GM Arturs Nieksans
Play Scandinavian mind games on White, then hit them with surgical tactics and surprising geometry. All field-tested by this gritty grandmaster who built his rating to 2702 by doing one thing better than anyone… messing with his opponent’s head!
The Practical Old Indian: A Complete Fighting Repertoire by NM Luke Calhoun
The Old Indian keeps your center springy, until you're ready to expose White's weaknesses with well-timed pawn exchanges. 1.d4, 1.c4, and 1.Nf3 — this coiled-spring defense takes on them all!
Black is Back: Blumenfeld Gambit by aCupOfGreenTea, presented by IM Andras Toth
Overrun 1.d4 and 2.c4 with overwhelming preparation! The 2024 Create Your Own Course Contest winner gambits the b-pawn. Then it creates a pawn avalanche that sweeps away everything in its path.
Miguel Illescas's Complete Chess Course: Novices by GM Miguel Illescas
Go from newbie to tournament-ready! Allow this 8-time Spanish champion to strengthen the 4 key areas of your chess. The 10 progressive levels ensure you're always stepping up your game... without the jarring leaps in difficulty.
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Jeremy Silman: America’s Chess Teacher
The late Jeremy Silman was a prolific author and larger-than-life personality. He's written 39 books, sold over 600,000 copies, and changed the game of generations of players. See how America's chess teacher brought out the A-game of these everyday people.
Garry Kasparov: The Digital Pioneer of the Chess World
Kasparov began his ascent when GMs had to write down everything. But when the computer arrived, he dominated. Discover his pioneering role in digital chess preparation, and be inspired by the growth mindset of the "Beast from Baku."
