Masters of the Squares
Welcome to Masters of the Squares!
We’re a club built on the fundamentals of total support, zero pressure, and the belief that learning should be fun, flexible, and rewarding. Winning is great, but improvement and enjoyment are our true markers of success.
In just over five months, Masters of the Squares has become one of the strongest clubs in the early intermediate and intermediate rating ranges.
Each month, we share personalized performance reviews for all players and celebrate standout contributors in our Hall of Fame. Here’s a look back at our August 2025 Hall of Fame inductees.
We host a wide variety of matches and events throughout the week:
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Open-rated and rating-based daily matches
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Thematic and 960 daily formats
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Even distribution of 1, 2, and 3-day/move games (we avoid slower time controls)
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Participation in major league formats like ONE WORLD League, TCMAC, PCL
There’s always something happening, and you can play as much, or as little as you like.
Our forums are vibrant spaces to:
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Share opening ideas and prep lines
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Solve over 60 tactical puzzles
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Explore endgame fundamentals
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Reflect on games and learn from each other
Our resources are freely accessible to help sharpen your skills, whether you're on your first game or your thousandth.
Minimum Requirements to be part of Masters of the Squares:
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Rating: Minimum 1000+ in at least one format
- Timeout ratio: Below 10%
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Account age: At least 3 months old
- No signs of cheating or fair-play violations.
Good-to-Have criteria (preferred but not mandatory to join):
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1200+ in any two formats.
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Timeout ratio under 10%
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No history of early resignations
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Reasonably active on Chess.com
Explore Our Spaces
The Opening Lab
Community-powered threads to study, test, and master openings.
Masters Puzzle Corner
Tactical puzzles to challenge and develop your board vision.
Masterpieces & Meltdowns
Share your best wins or your wildest disasters. We’ve all been there.
Suggestion Box
Your ideas matter. Drop suggestions to help shape the club.
