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Don't memorize lines you'll never see. Improve your rating with simple courses for adult improvers.

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ChessGoals Blueprint

ChessGoals free 12-week study plans for beginners up through master level. Download the plans for free and work through a daily checklist.

Free
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Smithy's Minis

Coach SmithyQ showcases ten of his miniatures!

Free
5.0 (4) 13

Vienna Course for White

Matt and Justin give you an attacking system for white after 1.e4 e5.

Free
4.9 (10) 6

Caro-Kann Quick Start for Black

A ten-line quick start preview of our Caro-Kann Opening Course. PGN download is included.

Free
4.8 (43) 7

Caro-Kann Opening for Black

A well-structured course for club players. With 100 lines, we cover your level's most commonly played moves and give you a strong understanding of middlegame plans and pawn structures. Benefit from expert instruction and clear explanations.

$79.00
5.0 (19) 34

Dynamic Slav Opening for Black

Matt and Jesse give you a complete repertoire against anything that's not 1.e4. This course pairs nicely with the Caro-Kann course.

$69.00
4.8 (14) 17

1.e4 Opening for White

Matt and Jesse give you a complete system with the white pieces. The perfect depth for improving club players.

$69.00
5.0 (4) 13

1.d4 Opening for White

Matt and Jesse give you a complete system using 1.d4, 2.c4, and 3.Nc3.

$69.00
5.0 (7) 15

Solve Your Chess Struggles

Easy-to-Learn Courses to Help You Improve Faster

Are you struggling to find the time to improve your chess skills? Are other chess resources too confusing or geared toward titled players? ChessGoals understands these challenges and offers personalized training plans and data-backed methods to help you improve faster. Our coaches provide individualized attention to fit your schedule and help you achieve your goals. With over 5,000 satisfied students, you can trust ChessGoals to guide your chess journey.

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Hi, I'm Matt Jensen.
I'll be your personal guide

I'm a National Master with over 25 years of teaching experience. I'm also a statistician and have analyzed chess improvement data on over 400 players' study habits.

The instructor team includes adult improvers Jesse Buss and JD Cannon. We understand your frustrations and want to help you reach your chess goals.

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Hear from Our Satisfied Students

Discover how over 5,000 ChessGoals students have improved their game with our efficient training approach.

Great Course!

I have spent so much time struggling to figure out what to play and these courses took all that worry and stress away from me. And unlike so many other courses, this one covers lines that people at my club actually play instead of only the stuff GMs play which has been a huge help!

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Jonathan Cannon

Student & Now Teacher

Caro-Kann Gold

I never played the Caro-Kann in my youth, and now I question that choice. Matt makes the Caro crystal clear, and honestly, it's hard to go wrong. I highly recommend this course if you are looking for new openings for Black. You will not be disappointed.

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John Kula

Caro-Kann Expert

Solid without feeling boxed in

This course made the Caro-Kann my favourite course as black. While being very solid, the also makes sure that you keep the initiative whenever possible. Some other lines of the Caro-Kann I tried out before I purchased this course often gave me the feeling of being boxed in.

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Marcel

Caro-Kann Course Expert

Fantastic Course!

This course is very well put together without having to memorize 400+ lines like in the LTR Chessable courses. It is great for club level as I usually get these positions on the board. I am winning 59% of my games with this repertoire and a crazy 73% against the most common variation I see, the advance. The support is better than any other course I've taken. You will not regret taking this course!

Jimmy Bedsole

ChessGoals Student

Rock-solid Caro-Kann course

Excellent course with even better support level. Lifetime repertoire for the club player.

Duane Summerbell

Club-level Player

Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! All courses have free preview chapters, and the Quick Start courses are free.
We have a no questions asked, full money-back 30-day guarantee.
You can ask questions and read questions from other students inside the courses. We also have a community to ask questions, and you can email Matt directly for a prompt reply.
For life! You can download the course materials as well.
Nope! You can learn at your own pace.