Elementary

This path breaks down the game step by step. You will learn the rules of chess, startin... more

This path breaks down the game step by step. You will learn the rules of chess, starting with how the pieces move to basic strategy, where to move the pieces based on instructive video material and by solving interactive exercises. By working through this path, you will not only be able to play a game from start to finish, you will also be able to continue learning and playing chess on your own. Recommended for people new to chess up to a FIDE rating of ELO 1000. less

Beginner

In this path, you will learn the most important tactical and mating patterns that each ... more

In this path, you will learn the most important tactical and mating patterns that each chess player has to know. By mastering those patterns, you will improve your pattern recognition skills, improve the ability to think ahead and you will learn how to come up with attacking and defending plans against your opponent. Additional units that cover important opening and endgame principles complete this path. Recommended for players with a FIDE rating of ELO 1000-1200. less

Improver

This path is primarily dedicated to the topics of tactics and strategy. Improving your ... more

This path is primarily dedicated to the topics of tactics and strategy. Improving your pattern recognition skills is an important element towards chess mastery and therefore, you will learn more advanced tactical and mating patterns. In particular, you will learn how to detect and defend them. We will also handle the topic of evaluation where you will learn how to develop plans and strategies by evaluating chess positions. This path also covers the topic of positional chess where we will discuss several important principles for the opening, middlegame and endgame stage. Recommended for players with a FIDE rating of ELO 1200 – 1400. less

Intermediate

This learning path focuses mainly on strategical and positional concepts and teaches va... more

This learning path focuses mainly on strategical and positional concepts and teaches various attacking and defending techniques for the middlegame and endgame phase. Several endgame topics that involve queen and pawn endgames as well as endgames with minor pieces will be covered in detail. Additional units which focus on positional play and prophylaxis complete this path. Recommended for intermediate players with a FIDE rating of ELO 1400 – 1600. less

Advanced

This path will teach you everything you need to know about pawn structures. In particul... more

This path will teach you everything you need to know about pawn structures. In particular you will learn different aspects of common pawn formations like isolated, hanging and backward pawns. You will learn how to play with or against them and in addition you will learn advanced positional and strategic concepts. Further advanced topics that involve for example material imbalances and rook endgames are also covered in a comprehensive manner. Recommended for advanced players with a FIDE rating of ELO 1600 – 1800 or higher. less