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Your work bestie might just change your life. IM Christof Sielecki and Michael Gorny started out as bank coworkers. Fast forward, and their friendship turned into co-authoring Chessable courses and creating the Chess Explained channel! Watch:

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How IM Christof Sielecki Became “ChessExplained”

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Chessable @chessable.com · 29/09/2026

Can you find checkmate? White to move. Excerpt from a study by Pogosyants (1980)

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Chessable @chessable.com · 25/09/2026

Why do GMs find quiet winning moves that go undetected under the CCT method? There's a missing piece in Checks, Captures & Threats. CM Azel Chua explains:

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A Better Way to Calculate Than Checks, Captures, Threats

Searching for checks, captures, and threats might help you pass bas...

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Chessable @chessable.com · 25/09/2026

Many chess players think the QGD means a boring game. IM Robert Ris’ new repertoire uses World Champion Gukesh’s exact ...Bb4 setups to force chaotic imbalances, pawn storms and early shockers. Ditch granddaddy chess and play for the win 🔗👇

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Chessable @chessable.com · 18/09/2026

Our esteemed Chessable author, GM Johan Hellsten, is Chesscom's Coach of the Month! In this interview, GM Hellsten reveals his favorite game, influences, and advice he gives his students. Check it out ⏩ www.chess.com/article/view/coach-of…

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Chessable @chessable.com · 17/09/2026

The 2026 Chess Olympiad is ALREADY wild. Round 1 just gave us one of the most insane upsets you'll see all tournament. GM Àlvar Alonso breaks down where it all went wrong and the key takeaways for your own games 🔗👇

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Chessable @chessable.com · 16/09/2026

Nearly 2,000 chess players. 392 teams. The biggest chess tournament. 🚨 The 46th Chess Olympiad just started in Samarkand and over 50 of your favorite Chessable authors are onsite. We’re unlocking huge savings on 500+ courses so you can play like the pros. 🧵👇

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Chessable @chessable.com · 15/09/2026

Pilots use checklists because cockpits don't change. Chess is different: every move alters the board. Legendary author GM Johan Hellsten returns with "Mastering Chess Calculation," the long-awaited next chapter in his world-famous Mastering Chess series. 🔗⬇️

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Chessable @chessable.com · 11/09/2026

Chessable PRO has never been better... For the next 3 days only, we’re doubling your PRO discount: 🔥 60% OFF any video course ♟️ 40% OFF any MoveTrainer course This is our way of saying thank you for being part of the Chessable PRO community 💙 🔗⬇️

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Chessable @chessable.com · 11/09/2026

How does Super GM Wesley So stay at the top for over a decade without worrying about opponents studying his opening prep? In an exclusive interview with Danny Rensch, Wesley talks about prep, stress management and his formidable career. 🔗⬇️

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Chessable @chessable.com · 09/09/2026

They say money can’t buy happiness… but guess what? 💎 Basic accounts can now turn Rubies into Short & Sweet courses! Your hoard of shiny red rocks has a bigger purpose. Go cash 'em in for top-tier prep! ♟️✨

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Chessable @chessable.com · 01/09/2026

Is there such thing as too much coffee in chess? ☕☕☕ Kate Openshaw, RD, responds.

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Chessable @chessable.com · 26/08/2026

White to move. How would you continue?

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Chessable @chessable.com · 25/08/2026

Before digital, chess books raised masters. Now, those classics are available on Chessable. ♟️ 190+ top courses ♟️ Quality Chess, New In Chess, Everyman & more ♟️ Interactive & drillable ⬇️🔗

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Chessable @chessable.com · 24/08/2026

The 5th highest-rated player IN HISTORY just released his repertoire against 1.e4 ♟️⚡ Fresh off his 3rd Sinquefield Cup title, Wesley So isn't just teaching lines; he plays those 1...e5 lines to crush the world's best. Learn from a legend who walks the walk. 🔗⬇️

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Chessable @chessable.com · 22/08/2026

Monday's course launch is SO elite 🎩✨

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Chessable @chessable.com · 21/08/2026

Over 10 years and nearly 2,000 courses on Chessable. We pulled internal data to find out which courses our community members rely on most to improve their chess 📊 Here are the top 5 best-selling courses of all time 🔗👇

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Chessable @chessable.com · 19/08/2026

White has a better endgame here: a passed pawn on the d-file and control of the only open file. Can you find the winning plan?

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Chessable @chessable.com · 18/08/2026

White to move. Can you checkmate in 3 moves?

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Chessable @chessable.com · 17/08/2026

The Chess Doc is back! ♟️🧠 Award-winning author & cognitive scientist Can Kabadayi returns with a new course: the prelude to his epic "The Art of..." series! Dr. Can knows how people get better at things. He's taken himself from 0 to 2153 Elo as an adult... 🔗⬇️

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Jeremy Kane @chessmensch.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Good puzzle. Nice to know that Starting Out: Trompowsky tricks work for Dubov too.

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Dr. Can's Chess Clinic @drcanchess.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

My new @chessable.com course, The Foundational Concepts of Positional Play, is out now! chessable.com/the-foundati... If positional chess often feels vague or like guesswork, this course gives you a practical framework for knowing what to do when there are no obvious tactics. 🧵

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Chessable @chessable.com · 14/08/2026

What if the hack to eliminate blunders and staying sharp in hour 4 of a chess game isn't another tactical drill, but better nutrition? We interviewed Kate Openshaw, a Registered Dietitian who advises U.S. Air Force pilots on cognitive performance. 🔗⬇️

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Chessable @chessable.com · 14/08/2026

Jeremy Silman revolutionized chess instruction, writing 39 books and inspiring hundreds of thousands of players worldwide. His timeless classics are now available on Chessable: digitized, interactive, and presented by our top instructors. 🔗⬇️

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Chessable @chessable.com · 10/08/2026

The wait is FINALLY over. GM Gawain Maroroa Jones just dropped his ultimate Sicilian slayer, and 1.e4 players are about to have the time of their lives... In Seizing the Initiative 1.e4 Volume 1, Gawain brings you a roundtable of 2.Nc3 anti-Sicilians. 🔗⬇️

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Chessable @chessable.com · 30/07/2026

A chess improvement journey ---> Oddyssey

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Chessable @chessable.com · 23/07/2026

Happy Birthday to the one and only @GMJuditPolgar! 👑🏆 Among her many accomplishments, Judit reached the world’s top 10 and defeated 11 World Chess Champions. Join us in wishing the Queen of Chess a fantastic day!

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Chessable @chessable.com · 22/07/2026

1/ Meet one of the biggest Spanish-language chess creators: FM Luis Fernández Siles (aka Maestro Luisón @capakhine). The former Andalusian champion and face of Chesscom-ES 🇪🇸 is an absolute powerhouse. Here is the story of how a magician turned chess into pure entertainment 👇

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Chessable @chessable.com · 21/07/2026

Friday: Luisón drops a course on the Sveshnikov Sunday: Spain wins the World Cup 🏆⚽ Monday: Pepe Cuenca drops a course on the Reti The Spanish internet’s biggest creator and commentator really coordinated a World Cup win into their launch strategy.

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Chessable @chessable.com · 21/07/2026

So Spain wins the World Cup yesterday 🇪🇸🏆 and today the new Lifetime Repertoire by GM Pepe Cuenca is out... Coincidence? I think not

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Chessable @chessable.com · 20/07/2026

Happy International Chess Day! A decade ago, Chessable set out to transform how the world studies chess. 🧑‍💻 400+ authors 📘 1,800+ courses 🌟 125k 5-star reviews 10 years and millions of moves later, it was all only possible because of YOU. Take a trip down memory lane 🔗⬇️

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Chessable @chessable.com · 14/07/2026

If you could wave a magic wand and change one thing about Chessable, what would it be? We're planning the next improvement to our platform, and we'd love to hear what you think. 🔗⬇️

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Chessable @chessable.com · 14/07/2026

iconic chess books that you can study on chessable

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Chessable @chessable.com · 11/07/2026

The 3 courses launched these week are 🔥🔥🔥 💙 The Full-Fledged Semi-Tarrasch by WGM Josefine Safarli 💙 The Skills that Made the Greats by IM Alan-Safar Ramoutar 💙 Introduction to Chess Calculation by CM Azel Chua Also, White to move. How would you play?

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Chessable @chessable.com · 11/07/2026

A gambit created by a sea captain, dormant for 100+ years and then revived by Garry Kasparov himself? 🤯

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Chessable @chessable.com · 08/07/2026

your reminder to drill your tactical exercises, woodpecker method style

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Chessable @chessable.com · 07/07/2026

a knight and a rook, whassup

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Chessable @chessable.com · 07/07/2026

i'm bored, hit me up with some hard puzzles

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Chessable @chessable.com · 03/07/2026

Fischer's Most Famous Game Explained in 1 Minute

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Chessable @chessable.com · 03/07/2026

Some of the greatest chess players in the world call the United States home. They're also among Chessable's most popular authors. What better day to celebrate them than the 250th anniversary of the United States' Independence?

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Chessable @chessable.com · 02/07/2026

Ever thought about what a marathon runner can teach you about chess improvement? 🏃‍♂️ In our latest blog post, FIDE Master Christoph von Puttkamer breaks down why running blueprints might just be the missing piece to your progress in chess. 🔗⬇️

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Chessable @chessable.com · 28/06/2026

"Chess must be fun. A student cannot progress if they don’t enjoy the lessons." In a fantastic new interview, @chesscom features IM Alfonso Jerez as Coach of the Month! With 30 yrs+ of training experience, he shares invaluable wisdom for players of all skill levels. 🔗⬇️

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Chessable @chessable.com · 27/06/2026

In a new piece for @chesscom, Chessable Publishing Manager and FM Christoph von Puttkamer goes behind the scenes to highlight 5 absolute "hidden gems" that aren't getting the mainstream spotlight they deserve. 🔗👇

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Chessable @chessable.com · 26/06/2026

The Real World Chess Problems of Andrew from Chessable

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Chessable @chessable.com · 25/06/2026

my chess coach watching me play the london after telling me to play 1.e4

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Chessable @chessable.com · 25/06/2026

The fundamental flaw in traditional puzzle training is simple: you already know a tactic exists. But in a real game, nobody tells you that a mate-in-3 is possible. Our very own Andrew Kauffman (aka Andrew from Chessable) created Real World Chess Problems to bridge this gap. 🔗⬇️

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Chessable @chessable.com · 24/06/2026

If Chessable was a cave, you'd walk in amazed by the view and walk out completely transformed by what you learned. While everyone marvels at the main attractions on the guided tour, the rarest treasures can be found off the beaten path... 🧶 (1/3)

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