Launching the Dojo Training Program: 0-2500

After months of hard work, planning, and testing, ChessDojo is pleased to announce the official launch of the Dojo Training Program! Check out full details on the program below:

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

A structured plan to hold yourself accountable to and a group to do it with.

WHAT THE PROGRAM CONSISTS OF

• Structured training plans for all levels 0-2400 FIDE
• A dedicated cohort to analyze, spar, and grow with
• Tactical milestones/benchmarks to achieve
• Opening, middlegame, & endgame sparring positions to hone your skills

Included within the training plans are videos/guides on how to properly work through the material, as well as specific games to study, games to memorize, opening repertoires, sparring positions, and other useful content.

Subscribing at a monthly ($15) or yearly ($100) rate gives you access to all training plans, as well as access to an exclusive Discord server where you will be able to interact with your cohort, find sparring partners, and post your analysis/progress.

PROGRAM LEVELS
Please note all plans are based on FIDE ratings. While converting various ratings to one another is not an exact science, to approximate your FIDE level, we recommend using the following conversion table:

If you'd like to sign-up for the program and start training, CLICK HERE. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the foundation of the program?

The Dojo Training Program is built around three simple ideas:

1. That we need a structure to guide us and to which we are accountable
2. That we need a cohort to spar with, a coach above us, and someone to teach
3. That the most substantive form of chess improvement is the analysis of our own games

How long does the program take?

That is entirely up to you. And you should definitely not try to rush it. The idea of the program is to build a solid foundation for long-term chess improvement, which means it can take several months or even up to a year before you advance to the next level. Yes, you can quickly skim the required reading and check off a box. But you will find much more success if you spend time, by yourself and with your cohort, truly studying the material.

How often should I study?

You should put in "sweat work" at least three times a week. Sweat work is hard enough that you feel tired afterward.

What happens if I go up a rating band but haven't checked all my boxes?

Congratulations! You have made it to the next level and can start on the new requirements.​

What if I choose the wrong plan based on my level?

Subscribing to the program gives you access to all plans. So if you start in the wrong plan you can always switch to a different one.

Can I play a faster time control than what is required?

No. You need to have the competitive pressure of long thinking in a classical game to truly hone your skills and you need that long game to be able to review it after. While blitz/rapid can be fun, it is one of the Dojo's core philosophies that the best way to improve is through classical chess.

What does a training plan look like?

Inside of each training plan are a number of sections (Games + Analysis, Tactics, Endgames, etc.) with a list of tasks to achieve. Here is a sample of what you'll see inside the program:

  

So, what are you waiting for? Head on over to the Dojo Training Program and get to work!