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HomeChessChessable Roundup: August 2, 2025

Chessable Roundup: August 2, 2025


From mastering time trouble to building dynamic repertoires in under 100 lines, or finding tactics on autopilot — our latest releases are all about efficiency.

Whether it’s GM Arjun Kalyan’s battle-tested 1.e4, IM Astaneh’s adaptive London, or GM Ernst’s and Karel van Delft’s science-backed thinking tools: you’ll find fresh ways to play sharper and think faster. 

Here’s an overview of our latest releases, plus training advice from two featured authors at the end:

100 Repertoires: London System
by IM Alex Astaneh

If you want to play the London System not just to get by, but to win, this course is for you. IM Astaneh teaches his 2.Bf4-London that adapts to Black’s setup, asks tough questions, and provokes mistakes. No heavy theory needed: you’ll master it all in just 106 lines!

Find Your Next Move: Candidate Moves and Thinking Tools
by 
GM Sipke Ernst & by Karel van Delft

Want a reliable method for move selection? This coursegives you a practical thinking loop to streamline your decisions and sharpen your play under pressure. The tools you will learn here are built on science and include techniques that every chess player needs to know!

Tick-Tock: Winning Decisions Under Pressure
by 
GM Alex Colovic & by GM Danyyil Dvirnyy

It’s hard to find good moves under time pressure. And that’s when we often make the most frustrating mistakes. But if you train decision-making in these moments, you’ll actually get a lot better! Two GMs tackle exactly this in their new course, teaching you the 4 key choices that decide games on the clock.

Play 1.e4 with Purpose
by 
GM Arjun Kalyan

Play 1.e4 like a master. With clear plans, minimal memorization, and GM Arjun Kalyan’s battle-tested lines that earned him 3 GM norms and a 2537 peak, all while acing exams! He managed to fit a complete 1.e4 repertoire into under 500 lines, teaching you everything you need and nothing that you don’t.

100 Repertoires: Quesada’s Alekhine Defense
by 
GM Yasser Quesada, presented by GM Yuniesky Quesada

Do you like playing provocative chess? Then the Alekhine Defense might be just your style. It challenges your opponent’s prep from move one and poses problems they’re rarely ready for. In this course, two GMs show you how to play the Alekhine — all in under 100 lines.

The Roaring Reti: a Complete 1.Nf3 Repertoire – Part 2
by Tanmay Srinath

Supercharge your Reti with an aggressive h-pawn thrust that puts early pressure on Black. This course covers the key responses 1…Nf6, 1…c5, 1…f5, and more. If you’ve studied Part 1, this follow-up is essential to complete your full Reti repertoire.

Crawl, Walk, Checkmate!
by 
GM Mykhaylo Oleksiyenko

Keep missing easy tactics? Train your board vision and sharpen your reflexes with 1,000+ drills until you spot them on autopilot! This course tackles what comes before spotting combinations, so it’s perfect for beginners and novice players or anyone who wants to revisit the foundations.

Make the most of your time and start becoming a more efficient, stronger player. Our latest courses are here to help.

And don’t forget: every course is backed by our 30-day money-back guarantee. If it’s not the right fit, just let us know within 30 days and you’ll get your money back, no questions asked.

New on the blog:

Coach’s Corner: Karel van Delft

Psychologist, trainer, and pioneer of chess education, Karel van Delft blends science and pedagogy to transform how we think at the board. He gave away his training secrets in our new blog post. His new course (see above!) Find Your Next Move is on sale until August 3!

Coach’s Corner: GM Arjun Kalyan

Rising star from Chennai and part of India’s next chess generation, GM Arjun Kalyan earned his 3 GM norms while juggling studies, writing his thesis and other duties. He’s mastered the art of efficient training — and distills his approach into the compact 1.e4 repertoire featured above. For more practical tips from this inspiring author, check out our blog!