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HomeChessChessable Roundup: November 8, 2025

Chessable Roundup: November 8, 2025


Looks like comebacks are the theme of the last two weeks at Chessable, in three ways:

Our biggest sale of the year is back: we’re kicking off Black Friday with up to 60% off tactics and calculation courses. This first batch ends soon, so be quick and grab your tactics course!

More good news: three of our top-tier authors return with brand-new gems (yes, including Anish Giri). See them below.

And last but not least: we’ve launched a new course on a rarely covered yet crucial topic: how to make a comeback from a losing position.

Here’s an overview of all of our new releases:

Anish Giri’s Complete Benko Gambit
by GM Anish Giri

Anish Giri is back with a gambit fusion that neutralizes White’s move-order tricks after 1.d4, 1.c4, and 1.Nf3. Blending the best ideas of the Benko and Blumenfeld Gambits, he delivers a compact 200-line course that consistently yields active, attacking play.

Check it out

Chess Strategy: Simplified
by 
NM Robert Ramirez

NM Robert Ramirez’s new course helps you build a strong foundation for chess strategy in just one week. In a concise, approachable format, you’ll master action plans to activate every piece, tilt ‘equal’ positions your way, and craft winning middlegames.

Check it out

1001 Chess Endgame Exercises for Club Players
by 
IM Thomas Willemze & by New in Chess

Following the beginner course, IM Thomas Willemze is back with instructive endgame drills for club players. You’ll study universal tactical patterns without middlegame distractions. Lock them into your vision with plenty of practice, and you’ll spot them everywhere.

Check it out

Down but Not Out: Fighting Back in Losing Positions
by FunMasterMike

Ever wonder how strong players get out of bad positions? FM Mike Klein’s debut course gives you 5 concrete comeback methods used by greats like Magnus Carlsen to save “lost” positions. A crucial topic that’s rarely covered.

Check it out

That’s it, hope you enjoyed! 

And remember: all of these courses come with a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you’re not happy, you can make a comeback within 30 days, and we’ll rush you a full refund.

New on the blog:

Coach’s Corner: Robert Ramirez

In our newest edition of Coach’s corner, the author of Chess Strategy: Simplified: NM Robert Ramirez shares detailed improvement tips, including book recommendations and what to prioritize if you only have three hours a day.Read post

Ongoing sales:

The biggest sale of the year started!

We kicked off Black Friday with up to 60% off tactics and calculation courses. This first wave ends soon. Remember: “chess is 99% tactics” — so grab your course while the deal’s live.

See courses on sale

Thanks for reading, and see you in the next roundup!