Dear Chess Improvers, We've all been there—you’re studying, playing, grinding puzzles… but your rating just won’t budge. Super frustrating, right? Whether you’re hovering at 800, 1300, or 1900, hitting a plateau is...
Dear Improvers, We are excited to bring the third simultaneous exhibition for our improvers. Sign up and face WIM Ayelen Martinez on Wednesday, August 27, at 11:30 a.m. ET / 17:30 CEST / 9 p.m. IST! Fifteen lucky players will have a chance t...
Looking to improve your chess game and stay motivated along the way? Let one of America’s top coaches guide your journey. In this insightful edition of Coach’s Corner, FIDE Master Peter Giannatos — founder and executive directo...
Dear Improvers, Time is running out! If you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment to showcase your chess skills, creativity, and personality, this is it. We’re making a final call for content such as blog posts, YouTube videos, or o...
Welcome back! This mid-year check-in is your chance to reflect on your chess improvement journey and share how things have been going so far in 2025. Whether you've been following a structured plan or just playing casually, we'd love to hear abo...
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, whic...
Calling All Improvers! This Friday, Aug 15th, at the usual 10 a.m. ET / 16:00 CEST / 7:30 p.m. IST , the amazing Coach Dane will be hosting our next live community lesson in the Chessable Classroom! He’s bringing a mix of engaging ...
🎉 Join Us This Friday for a Special Forum Event! 🎉 Date: Friday, August 1Time: 16:00 CESTLocation: in the AMA Forum (click to go there) Looking to sharpen your game, rethink your training, or dive deeper into chess psychology? This Friday, don...
Dear Improvers, Tactics may dazzle, but it’s positional understanding that sustains mastery. In fact, a good position creates the conditions to have those dazzling combinations. Most players reach a point where they realize that opening tr...
Hey everyone! Super happy to announce our winners for the June Chess Improvement Challenge! Huge thanks to all of you who shared your amazing posts, cool videos, and kept the community vibes great this month. Want to get featured next month?...
Hi all! This Friday, July 11th, at 10 a.m. ET / 16:00 CEST / 7:30 p.m. IST , I'm going to host our next live community lesson in the Chessable Classroom! I'm preparing fun, instructive content that will be accessible to beginners but as al...
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,...
