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Chess Mentor: Classic Chess Software Now Online!

Chess Mentor: Classic Chess Software Now Online!

erik
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A long long long time ago in a chess galaxy far far away an idea was conceived to create the best interactive chess software in the world using proven teaching methods. From that concept was born "Chess Mentor" which launched in the early 1990's. 

Chess Mentor was immediately praised and was well-received by the chess world (don't take my word for it - read some real reviews). Incorporating chess lessons produced by top chess authors, coaches, and Grandmasters with a rich interactive chessboard, Chess Mentor sold thousands of copies of over the last ~15 years even when the price was well over $500! But after so many years Chess Mentor was looking a little "dated" and didn't run on some computers. 

Fast forward to ~2 years ago: Chess Mentor (and chess.com) changed ownership and the new owners created new visions for both Chess Mentor and chess.com. You have seen Chess.com become the top online chess community. But we have quietly been working on launching the new Chess Mentor!

Chess Mentor is now better than ever.

  • It is 100% compatible with any computer using a modern browser.
  • It has updated graphics and interactivity. 
  • It now gives REAL chess ratings based on performance and measured against everyone else who uses it.
  • All new lessons are available immediately and at no added cost!
  • The new subscription model is MUCH more affordable and delivers 100% of Chess Mentor content at any level.
  • New Chess Mentor content is being created now by GMs, IMs, and other amazing chess authors (we will be adding dozens of new lessons each month!).

We're excited to introduce Chess Mentor to you! Go ahead and try the free demo course to see if you like it. If you do, subscribe :) You will improve your game a TON and you will help support Chess.com!

Click here to check it out!! 

Thanks! 

erik
Erik

[Please Note: Don't send me Tech Support, Abuse Reports, or other "Site" issues. Please contact Chess.com Support for those things. But I do love thank you notes and personal messages! Thank you!]

Yes, I am the guy who started Chess.com (along with Jay, Igor, Piotr, and many others). I have 3 amazing daughters, one wild son, and a wonderful, patient wife! I learned chess when I was 8 years old. Since then I have been playing, studying, and enjoying it regularly. I prefer semi-open and closed positions that blow up tactically (like the Closed Sicilian, King's Indian, Glek etc). 

Want to know more about how Chess.com got started? Read about it here!

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