Dear Improvers, We have an interesting and useful blog post for you! It was written by IM Alan-Safar Ramoutar:A Self-Taught IM's 5-Step Guide To A Growth Mindset Alan's main idea: The best chess players don’t just master openings and e...
Community lesson with NM Coach Dane Tomorrow! This Friday, June 27, at 10 a.m. ET / 16:00 CEST / 7:30 p.m. IST, join Coach Dane for a live community lesson in the Chessable Classroom! Want to sharpen your tactics, explore strategic positions,...
Dear Improvers, Summer is here—but your chess improvement doesn’t have to take a vacation! Chessable is running a Summer Study Streak Challenge to keep your training sharp even when it’s hot outside. Here's how to join: ✅ S...
Dear Improvers, While many of you are very familiar with chess and have long since surpassed your beginner phase as chess students, others have recently picked up the game or started taking it more seriously. And while learning the rules of ches...
Hey everyone, We are excited to announce the winners of the May Chess Improvement Challenge! The winners for Video and Post of the Month were chosen from entries submitted via our registration form. We must say, each month it becomes incr...
Dear Improvers, We are excited to bring the second simultaneous exhibition for our improvers. Sign up and face Women International Master Luciana Morales this Friday, June 6 at 11:30 a.m. ET / 17:30 CEST / 9 p.m. IST! Fifteen lucky players w...
The community lesson with NM Coach Dane will start soon! Join us today, Friday, May 30, at 10 a.m. ET / 16:00 CEST / 7:30 p.m. IST, and learn from Coach Dane via a live community lesson in the Chessable Classroom! Looking to improve your tacti...
Dear Improvers, Have you met FM Nate Solon? He is not only an active player but also an incredible coach, a data scientist, and a former professional poker player. You'll be able to learn about his multifaceted approach to chess improvement. C...
Dear Improvers, Whether you're between meetings, on a coffee break, or just reheating leftovers, now's the perfect time to level up your game. With Chess.com's Courses, you can turn even the shortest break into a moment of real improvement. Ou...
Save the Dates! Two amazing opportunities for you to improve and show your improvement! 1. Community lesson with NM Coach Dane Next Friday, May 30, at 10 a.m. ET / 16:00 CEST / 7:30 p.m. IST, join Coach Dane for a live community lesson in th...
Hello everyone, We're excited to announce the winners of the April Chess Improvement Challenge! We thank everyone who shared engaging posts, insightful videos, and actively contributed to our vibrant community. Winners for Video of the Month a...
Calling All Improvers! Get ready for one of the most exciting events in chess education! CoachChamps 2025 is set to feature the legendary IM Levy Rozman, better known as GothamChess, as one of its star coaches. With over 6 million YouTube subscr...
Dear Improvers, We held the first online simultaneous exhibition with NM Jeremy Kane a week ago. The call for registration received an incredible response, with more than 400 players signing up to be chosen. Jeremy wrote a blog about his exper...
Dear Improvers, There are certain situations I can sympathize with really well: down one or multiple pieces, my king is exposed, and the resignation button seems closer and closer. If you are like me, this article is for you! Our guest author,...
Here you can find all Improvers prize winners ordered by month.Expand summaries by hitting the "▶" icons to quickly access specific events. 2025 January 2025 January Improvers Prizes 2025 February 2025 February Improvers Prizes 202...
Dear Improvers, That gut-wrenching feeling after a hard-fought chess battle ends in defeat—it's something we've all experienced, isn't it? It can be tempting to throw our hands up in frustration, but what if those very losses hold the key ...
Update We’re super excited about the incredible interest in our event! To make sure everyone gets a chance, we’ll keep the signup form open until Monday at 8 AM PT. After that, we’ll randomly select 15 lucky players and reach ou...
Dear Improvers, Sparked by the Queen’s Gambit boom, Kamryn Hellman dove into chess as a complete beginner, and in just under two years, she cracked the 2000 rapid rating on Chess.com. Her journey wasn’t fueled by coaches or form...
Dear Improvers, Our fantastic writing team has been busy crafting some really cool educational articles that we think you'll love! Here are three recently published pieces that cover the wonderful world of chess from start to finish: 1. Che...
Mark your calendars—this Friday, April 11, at 10 a.m. ET/16:00 CEST/7:30 p.m. IST, Coach Dane will lead a live community lesson in our Chessable Classroom! Whether you want to sharpen your tactics, understand tricky positions, or hang out ...
Hello everyone! We're happy to announce the winners of our March Chess Improvement Challenge! This month saw fantastic videos, insightful blog posts, and impressive dedication from players at all levels. Thank you to everyone who participated! W...
For the first time ever, Chess.com is bringing together elite coaches and dedicated chess improvers in a one-of-a-kind competition: CoachChamps. With a $25,000 prize pool and exclusive coaching opportunities, this event will highlight the best tra...
Hey everyone! It's time to announce the winners of February's Chess Improvement Challenge! This month, we saw some cool stuff—great videos, inspiring posts, and incredible dedication from players working on their chess. Huge thanks to everyo...
Being part of the Improvers Club means that you all work on your chess and play chess online regularly. But how many of you are playing chess in person? Hopefully many! But just in case you have never played in an OTB (over-the-board) chess tour...
Dear Improvers, We started our weekly Rapids on the second Sunday of February, and it's been a joy seeing you play, compete, and especially support each other in your improvement journey! In just three weekends, 1,367 players (1,122 uniq...
