Can we share resources made by ourselves here, such as our own youtube videos, or is that kind of self-promotion not allowed? Asking before blundering

Good question. I think that’s not a problem as long as it’s not a ton of posts.

Hi Brandon, here is a more personal question for you.

As part of my improvement journey I'm actually learning your Chessable repertoire on the Trompowsky. I have the Chessable course, but I'm looking to find a dataset of your games in the lines. As far as I'm aware, you're not a YouTuber or streamer where you comment your online games. Is there another source where I can review how you're playing certain positions?

I don't regularly stream anything, so the course is definitely the best place for all of my Trompowsky content. I'll sometimes discuss Trompowsky games in my Chess.com blog, particularly this one. I'll also frequently post games on my Twitter and am happy to discuss them there. I hope you're enjoying the course! - Jeremy

Thanks Jeremy, and apologies for messing up your name.

The Chessable course content is nice. It's a great starter kit with practical lines and I enjoy fleshing it out in more depth.

Are there any suggestions for learning more about middlegame strategy? I have gotten OK at tactics (2600) and study openings, but if my opponent doesn't make any fairly obvious tactical mistakes, I am absolutely clueless what to do in the middle game for finding good moves.

I would highly recommend reading “How to reassess your chess” by Jeremy Silman. It’s a good start to learning positional chess

instead of How to reassess your chess. first go with simple chess by Michael Stean and then Chess Training for Post Beginner - the Basic course in positoinal understanding by Yaroslav Srokovaski

What are some videos for improvement, opening, etc. except the ones that are on chess.com?

Hey @TheFieryFox !

There are tons of chess improvements videos on YouTube, and a lot made by titled players as well. I mostly know about videos in french or english, but if you speak another language I'm sure you can find videos in your native language. The ones that comes to mind are videos from IM Eric Rosen, GM Daniel Naroditsky and GM Ben Finegold. These are all titled players who explains strategy to keep in mind, some opening theory, and when playing games, explains why they are playing the moves they choose.

Hope this helps !

I think that there are very few videos if any in my native language but I'm quite advanced in english, so that's not really a problem!

hello improvers

In chess.com lessons library search for jeremy silman. These 3 lessons from him will increase your positional undrstanding and strrategic play.

check this link

https://www.chess.com/lessons/all-lessons?keyword=jeremy+silman

You need to do Roots of positional understanding first with Silman teaches tactics.

and then silman's lessons in chess strategy-1 and so on.

Hello, fellow chess learners!

Besides Chess.com, I also use and highly recommend these resources for improving your game:

1️⃣ Aimchess – Think of it as Duolingo for chess learners. It tracks your daily training, analyzes your games (if linked to your Chess.com account), and creates personalized exercises based on your mistakes and weak spots. A great way to focus on targeted improvement.

2️⃣ Chess King Applications – These puzzle apps offer hand-picked tactical puzzles, similar to those found in chess books. The puzzles are manually composed for maximum learning value. You can also play against an engine to test different tactical ideas and see how alternative moves play out.

3️⃣ Kasparov MK12 Trainer (or other vintage chess computers from the ’80s-’90s) – These old-school chess computers have low calculation depth but never blunder in one move, making them fantastic for training. They force you to think tactically and strategically—great for practice when you’re not up for full games!

Hope this helps!

Great article today by Pedro!

https://www.chess.com/article/view/how-to-use-chess-engine

Hey, I created the Chess Improvement Bot, which helps craft the perfect training plan based on your ELO rating and the time you have available. It is backed up by Improvement Challenge Study Guides!
Check it out - https://chatgpt.com/g/g-678d60ce170881918b820c2259e3ba65-chess-improvement-bot-chess-com;
Would love to hear your feedback

This was an intressting puzzle I encourage everyone tocalculate first before turning on the engine

                                               

Found this book recommended at the beginning of another great book: The Woodpecker Method. Decided to give it a try, and indeed it is a fantastic read. Don't let the title mislead you: this isn't intended as a beginner's first book on tactics, but dives deeply into what makes tactics possible, and how to solidify our understanding of them.

I'm offering Chess coaching, for free at a semi-basic level, to anyone interested.

Requirements:

• Flexible schedule
• Doesn't mind a chatty coach
• Able to use Classroom and Messages feature on Chess.com
• Please don't use video and audio, I don't want my parents knowing I'm doing this ;-;
• OK with Chess lessons based around experience and studying (with help from ChatGPT, purely to accelerate stjdying)

It's very kind of you to offer this for players who can benefit from it, but if it has to be done behind your parents' back, don't do it. Applies to other things in life as well.

My only problem with that would mean quitting chess.com, quitting fandom, and other things I'm on. I do this for other people, not for me.