July 2025 Monthly Rewards Winners!
Hey everyone!
Time to share the winners of the July Chess Improvement Challenge! Big thanks to everyone who shared their posts, videos, and helped keep the community active.
Reminder: August is the last month to qualify for CoachChamps, which kicks off on September 9! So you still have some time to share about your improvement path so far by submitting your videos, posts, and participating actively in the club to have a possibility to be part of CoachChamps!
Here are the July winners:
Post of the Month: Brilliant-Blue – What to Do When You're Underrated
Brilliant-Blue shares practical advice for players who feel their rating doesn’t reflect their actual level. He covers training with puzzles and engines, playing tournaments, avoiding tilt, and staying consistent with one time control. A useful forum for anyone trying to climb the ranks. Join the conversation here!
Video of the Month: zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz44 – Lessons with Coach Dane
In this video, zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz44 shares key concepts learned from lessons with Coach Dane, including the "dream" tactic (visualizing your ideal position), the idea of key squares in pawn endgames, and how to think during your opponent's turn. He also reviews a masterclass on playing in closed positions. Great insights and steady improvement—well done!
Improvers of the Month (Qualified for CoachChamps!)
Intermediate/Advanced (1200+): logando2805
Big congrats to logando2805 for steady participation and great improvement. Your involvement hasn’t gone unnoticed—keep up the progress!
Beginner/Intermediate (Up to 1200): p1ngu7
Well done to p1ngu7! Great effort this month with noticeable active participation in the club. You’ve earned your spot in CoachChamps!
Prizes:
- $50 Chessable voucher
- 3-month Chess.com Diamond Membership
- Personal coaching session
- Invitation to CoachChamps (Improvers of the Month only)
Thanks again to everyone who joined in! CoachChamps starts soon, stay tuned!
Until then, keep practicing and see you on the board!
