We’re starting this roundup with a champagne pop! 🍾

The results of the 2025 Chessable Awards have been announced, and to celebrate, every winning and nominated course has now been announced. discount up to 50%..

This year’s lineup features the perfect mix of veteran authors with a track record of 5-star support…

And fresh faces bring the “let’s go!” the energy that makes chess fun!

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OK, the glasses clink. Confetti sweeps the board…

Now let’s give your Black pieces more power with our latest release. So you don’t just “equalize” in the opening. You ask tough questions.

Lifetime Repertoire: Stonewall Dutch by GM Simon Williams

“Start solid. Attack fiercely.” GingerGM turns this formula into a repertoire of Stonewall Dutch vs 1.d4, 1.c4, and 1.Nf3. You build a bright square wall to stop cheap tricks. Then you step on the gas with a kingside storm pawn, powered by your monster knight on e4.

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The Foundations of Dynamic Play: Material Imbalance by GM Maurice Ashley

For solid players who want to play sharper (but are hesitant), here’s your first step in dynamic chess. The best student of the Black Bear Chess School increased strength your calculations and vision with a sharp “queen vs army” position.

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Fast and Blitz Repertoire for Blacks by GM Volodymyr Vetoshko

This time-altering repertoire for Black hits White’s clock just as hard as their position! You provide the first opening surprise, making them think another 2-3 seconds each move. Then you attack them with unconventional tactics… before landing on a win strategically a position that almost plays itself.

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Win with France! by GM Vassilios Kotronias

The 10-time Greek champion brings the heat to 1.e4 with a concrete and cutting-edge French Defense. You get a more robust and active development plan — plus an average depth of 15 practical steps. Deep enough for the middle game, without drowning you in rare theory.

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Of course, you don’t want to just “know a good opening line.” you want Actually win with them!

In our 2x Coach’s Corner, you’ll pick up ideas to complement your opening drills — and turn efforts into scoring points.

Coach’s Corner: Emmanuel Neiman

Experienced French coach Emmanuel Neiman explains how he coaches his students. From choosing openings that suit one’s style, to learning the “real” ideas behind them, to practicing the right habits — so you no longer miss what’s right in front of you. Read on to add Neiman’s training ideas to your own training.

Coach’s Corner: Volodymyr Vetoshko

Coming from GM’s creative and attacking chess nest, Volodymyr Vetoshko shares his method to help you practice on your own. Learn about the #1 mistake to watch for in your game, plus the workflow for understanding openings. Learn more about Vetoshko.

That concludes this week’s roundup.

See you in the next one.