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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.
Caro-Kann Quick Start for Black
A ten-line quick start preview of our Caro-Kann Opening Course. PGN download is included.
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.
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.
1.e4 Opening for White
Matt and Jesse give you a complete system with the white pieces. The perfect depth for improving club players.
1.d4 Opening for White
Matt and Jesse give you a complete system using 1.d4, 2.c4, and 3.Nc3.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Marcel
Caro-Kann Course Expert