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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

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Chessable @chessable.com · 25/09/2026

Your grandpa would be shocked. Play creative, aggressive chess against 1.d4 with IM @RobertRis ! 💥 Shop ⏩ www.chessable.com/the-queens-gambit… 1.d4 players think the QGD means an easy, boring draw.

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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

🚀 Want recaps for each round of the Olympiad? This is just Day 1! GM Àlvar Alonso is covering every round of the Olympiad in a daily-updating Chessable course. Free for all PRO members, along with offline mode & discounts! Get it ⏩ www.chessable.com/chess-olympiad-20…

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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

Grab the "Hellsten Toolbox" for calculation on introductory sale! Shop ➡️ www.chessable.com/mastering-chess-c…

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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

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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

🔗 Watch the full conversation: youtu.be/kXODZ497-9w

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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

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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

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Chessable @chessable.com · 25/08/2026

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Chessable @chessable.com · 24/08/2026

Shop Wesley So's Elite 1.e4 e5, now on sale ⏩ www.chessable.com/wesley-sos-elite-…

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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

✨ This week only: Enjoy a special discount on Silman’s most influential courses! Shop ⏩ www.chessable.com/courses/all/all/o…

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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

Get Seizing the Initiative: The 1.e4 Repertoire – Part 1 ⏩ www.chessable.com/seizing-the-initi…

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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

10/ The Renegade Sveshnikov features Luisón’s world-class course material alongside video instruction from another legendary coach and creator, IM Andras Toth! ♟️🔥 👉 Shop: www.chessable.com/the-renegade-sves…

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Chessable @chessable.com · 22/07/2026

9/ Ready to bring that same energetic, deeply instructional master-level energy into your own opening prep? Good news! You can now get Maestro Luisón's award-wining course on the Sveshnikov Sicilian in English!

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Chessable @chessable.com · 22/07/2026

8/ Talent gets you noticed, but Luisón's discipline is what built an empire. He combines a magician's flair, an actor's charisma and a master's work ethic to make chess accessible to millions of Spanish-speaking players worldwide. 💙

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Chessable @chessable.com · 22/07/2026

7/ The results speak for themselves. 📈 Today, his YouTube channel (@MaestroLuison) boasts over 427,000 subscribers and 2,400+ videos, with top uploads crossing 1,000,000+ views. He pushes regular content across YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok.

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Chessable @chessable.com · 22/07/2026

6/ Armed with wigs, costumes, and unmatched creativity, Luisón brings a whole multiverse of characters to life on board: 🏴‍☠️ The Pirate ✒️ Captain Poet 🎷 The Bluesman 👨‍🍳 The Chef 🤡 The Deplorable Chess Player (a fan favorite)

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