Tomorrow, July 20th, is International Chess Day.Â
It is a special day. Some people even say that starting a new chess quest on this day protects you from losing rating.
To celebrate properly, we’ve put over 350 courses on sale, including major releases! This is one of our largest sales of the year — don’t miss it!
Here are some of our latest releases:
1.e4 Playbook: A Systematic Repertoire for Beginners
by IM Patrick Gong
If you’re looking for a simple yet dangerous 1.e4 repertoire, IM Patrick Gong’s kingside fianchetto system is a great choice. It offers solid structure, low theory, and surprise value. Perfect for club players who want clarity and attacking chances. And it’s under 50 lines long!
Disrupt 1.d4: Austrian Defense for Black
by GM Jan Gustafsson & CM Vjekoslav Nemec
No more cramped positions against 1.d4! With this Austrian Defense repertoire you’ll break free with an aggressive, surprise-filled approach that opens the center, activates your pieces fast, and flips the pressure back on White.
The Strategy Instructors Volume 4: The Isolated Pawn
by GM Efstratios Grivas
The isolated pawn is a common structure — and those who know how to play with and against it have a big advantage. Master its strengths, weaknesses, key plans, and exchange rules to choose the right strategy every time.
Lifetime Repertoires: L’Ami’s 1.d4 – Part 1
by GM Erwin L’Ami
Master the Queen’s Gambit with GM Erwin L’Ami’s strategic 1.d4 repertoire. Sidestep sharp gambits, fend off early pawn storms, and gain lasting positional pressure. A modern repertoire taught by one of the world’s most trusted trainers.
The Energetic 1.e4 − Part 3
by IM Sebastian Mihajlov
Just like in parts 1 and 2 of this thorough repertoire, you will learn an energetic, attacking approach — this time to take down 2…e6 and 2…Nc6 Sicilians such as the Taimanov, Sveshnikov, Scheveningen, and others. A must-have to complete your 1.e4 repertoire!
Visualization: A Complete Guide for Tournament Players
by CM Azel Chua
Seeing deep into a variation without losing clarity is hard. But you can train it! Fix visualization decay with Azel Chua’s 3-tier program and learn to visualize up to 10 moves ahead.
And remember: all courses are backed by our 30-day money-back guarantee, even if they’re on sale. If you realize it’s not for you within 30 days after purchase, you’ll get your money back, without any questions asked.
Whether you want to focus on your opening, calculation or strategic knowledge, there’s something in our catalog to support your journey.Â
Happy Chess Day!
New on the blog:
Coach’s Corner: Efstratios Grivas
GM Efstratios Grivas went from losing every game at his first tournament to becoming a grandmaster and world-class coach. In this blog post, you’ll learn more about his remarkable journey – and get some practical advice for improving at chess!
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