Dear Improvers, Today, we are bringing you the winners of the Improvers Monthly Rewards for March 2026! 1. Video of the Month Italian Opening | Chess Opening Trap for Beginners by Amr Abdelgalil, aka SimpleSphere. This month, we picked a ...
Ever felt like your opening prep is all over the place? A bit of the Sicilian here, some Queen's Gambit theory there, a random London line you saw in a YouTube video somewhere... We've all been there. Organizing your openings into something that a...
Dear Improvers, The first Improvers Marathon of the year has wrapped up, and the numbers truly blew me away! Before announcing the winners, here are some highlights: 1,679 players signed up 929 players played in Round 1, with an impressiv...
Dear Improvers, Today, we are bringing you an exciting post highlighting an amazing coach: Get to know James Canty III, one of chess’s most dynamic personalities. He is a player, coach, and world champion in chessboxing—and his app...
Dear Improvers, As we near the end of March, it's time to submit your entry for our monthly Chess Improvement Challenge Rewards. The deadline is March 31, 23:59 PT. We would like to recognize, celebrate, and reward your hard work on your...
Dear Improvers, The Round 5 pairings were published just now. Thank you, everyone, for your patience. It's actually not uncommon for the last-round pairing to come out just a bit late. Why is that? Because it's very important to have th...
Dear Improvers, We have something special we think you'll enjoy: In this fun, engaging, and informative video, Dr. Can Kabadayi, a well-known coach and Chessable personality, talks about how much adults can really improve at chess. He covers s...
Dear Improvers, For the first simultaneous exhibition of the year, we are bringing back the one and only, the amazing WIM Ayelen Martinez. The event will take place on Thursday, March 19, at 11:30 a.m. ET / 16:30 CET / 9:00 p.m. IST. Sign up...
Dear Improvers, At the beginning of the year, we announced that the Chess Improvement Challenge Rewards are back for 2026! We are now ready to announce the winners for January and February of 2026! 1. Video of the Month My Second OTB Class...
Dear Improvers, Coach Jeremy Kane has some strong opinions about blitz, and he is not afraid to let us know! He makes us rethink whether blitz chess is just chaotic speed chess and argues that blitz might actually be one of the best ways...
Dear Improvers, NM Dane Mattson’s second community class is scheduled for this Friday, March 13 at 10 a.m. ET / 15:00 CET / 7:30 p.m. IST. Learn in a supportive, judgment-free environment Gain practical, actionable insights Connect...
Dear Improvers, The Round 4 pairings were published last night. You have until Sunday, March 22, end of the day to play your game. As always, if you notice any errors in previous rounds, please use the Google form to let me know. I don't ch...
Here you can find all Improvers prize winners ordered by month. Expand summaries by hitting the "â–¶" icons to quickly access specific events. 2026 January 2026 January Improvers Prizes 2026 January Improvers Early Sunday Rapid Weekly Prizes...
Dear Improvers, The Round 3 pairings were published last night. You have until Sunday, March 8, end of the day to play your game. As always, if you notice any errors in Round 1 and 2, please use the Google form to let me know. I don't check...
Dear Improvers, This Friday marks the 2026 launch of NM Dane Mattson’s community classes, and if you’ve ever wanted a welcoming place to grow your chess in a supportive environment, this is it. A National Master, longtime competito...
Dear Improvers, No matter your current level, we’re all here for one goal: to get better at chess. What “taking your chess to the next level” means is different for everyone. Whether you’re a total beginner, stuck on a...
IMPORTANT: I kindly ask all Marathon players to update their settings so that they allow friend requests and/or DMs. Makes it much easier for players to connect Dear Improvers, The long-awaited Round 2 pairings are now online! ...
Dear Improvers, Coach NM Jeremy Kane is back with a fun article showcasing some interesting tricks and traps in bullet chess. This format may not be the most efficient way to apply what you have been learning, but it can definitely improve your ...
IMPORTANT: I kindly ask all Marathon players to update their settings so that they allow friend requests and/or DMs. Makes it much easier for players to connect Dear Improvers, The Start the Year Right Marathon is officially starti...
Dear Improvers, The first Improvers Marathon of the year: let's call it Start The Year Right Marathon, starts soon, so let me explain the rules and details. This is a unique, multi-week event in which players are manually paired by an ar...
Dear Improvers, Welcome to those who are new to this club. From time to time, we share short summaries and teasers of articles we think offer great guidance for our improvers. This year's first one is coming from National Master Robert Ramirez...
Dear Improvers, We’re excited to announce that the Chess Improvement Challenge Rewards are back for 2026! After a fantastic run in 2025, we’re returning with even more energy to recognize, celebrate, and reward your hard work on your...
Dear Chess Improvers, Back by popular demand: Sunday Rapid Tournaments! Starting this Sunday, we'll be offering live rapid tournaments every weekend. If you are new to the club, here is an overview of the format and key details. Format: ...
Dear Improvers, We’re thrilled to announce two exciting tournament formats coming your way in 2026, created especially for our amazing Improvers community! 1. Sunday Rapids Back by popular demand! Our Sunday Rapids feature five fast-pa...
Dear Improvers, Welcome to all new and existing club members! We are united by one common goal: to improve our chess! Whether your aim is modest, like increasing your rating by 100 points or playing in your first tournament, or more ambitious,...
