If there’s been a chess theme in the last two weeks, it’s been you Can punches above your weight class.
We will see GM Javokhir Sindarov – the unseeded team in the Candidates Tournament that is currently leading it with an unprecedented performance.
However, disappointment is not just limited to professionals. It happens all the time in chess. The question is: Do you have the tools to annoy yourself?
If not, our latest course can help – from practical tips on beating stronger players to surprising opportunities that pull them out of their comfort zone.
Here’s what’s new:
Reti’s Most Violent Opening
by FM James Canty III
pres. by WGM Keti Tsatsalashvili
The early g4 pawn pushed in this opening is sure to stun your opponents – and when they are stunned, you will hit them with a knockout blow in your next deadly king hunt.
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Chess Candidate 2026
pres. by GM Lars Schendorff
Don’t just watch FIDE Candidates tournaments, learn from the strongest players in the world. Chessable’s Writer of the Year breaks it down with round-by-turn coverage. Free for PRO members.
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How to Beat the Grandmaster
by FM Niranjan Navalgund
This practical guide to chess psychology gives you concrete, actionable tips for beating stronger players – from an instructor who routinely beats GMs who score 200 points higher!
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Tough 1.e4 e5
by GM Arjun Kalyan
You don’t have to sacrifice solidity for ambition. This opening path guides you safely through the jungle of 1.e4 e5 – while your opponents are left to be swallowed up by it.
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Yaac Attack: Fajarowicz’s Gambit for Black
by NM Elijah Logozar & Ian Jackson
pres. by IM Yaacov Norowitz
A world blitz champion who regularly goes head to head with Nakamura shows you a powerful, tricky, and highly underrated weapon against 1.d4.
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But if nothing catches your eye, you’ll still want to visit the store. That’s because we have over 600 courses on sale now as part of us Candidate Sales.
You can get new courses for discount up to 50% – so make sure you grab yours while the sale is on. There’s nothing to risk, because you’ve got it 30 day money back guarantee.
If you don’t like your new course for any reason, just send us a message and we’ll refund you every penny. But with so many courses being sold for cheap, the only mistake you can make is not taking advantage of the opportunity!
What’s new on the Chessable YouTube channel:
Which Sicilian is Right for You? with IM Christof Sielecki
Sicily has one of the strongest reputations of any opening. But with so many variations, how do you know which one to use? In this video, you’ll get an overview of Sicily’s top 10 players with tips on who should play each.
Jobava London vs. London system with FM James Canty III
The London system is one of the simplest openings to learn, and is great for beginners and experts alike. But with two main flavors – traditional London System and Jobava – which should you play? A veteran of both points out the similarities and differences.
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