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Simple, focused training designed specifically for busy adult learners.
We know your time is limited, so we cut through the noise with clear, practical courses that get you results quickly. Our approach combines proven study methods, expert coaching, and community support to help you boost your chess rating efficiently, without being overwhelming.
- Focused Content: Only the most important ideas and patterns, no fluff or unnecessary complexity.
- Step-by-Step Video Lessons: Easy-to-follow explanations that fit your schedule.
- Practice with Purpose: Downloadable puzzles, PGNs, and quizzes to reinforce your learning.
- Community & Support: Access to our Discord and Thinkific groups where you can ask questions and connect.
- Flexible Learning: Study anytime, anywhere, at your own pace. No deadlines or pressure.
- Data-Backed Methods: Training based on analysis of thousands of players and proven improvement strategies.
Meet Your Instructor
Meet Your Guide: I’m Matt Jensen, a National Master and coach with over 25 years of experience. I help busy adult learners improve chess efficiently using data-backed methods. Joined by experienced coaches, we ensure you get clear, practical training with no fluff.
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Fantastic Course!
This course is very well put together... 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
Caro-Kann Course
I now enjoy playing against 1. d4
...One overarching theme I really appreciate in the ChessGoals opening courses is a focus on active play... I am currently playing a repertoire entirely based on ChessGoals courses. It has saved me a ton of time and has improved my understanding of chess in general. I can't recommend highly enough!
Brock
Dynamic Slav Course
Helpful course to organize chess training when time is limited.
This is a great course that covers how to address the challenges faced when trying to improve with chess and time is limited. The material covers very direct and applicable ideas... to help reduce the clutter of all that is available for chess players... and reduce overwhelm.
Michael
Study Effectively Course
A complete and thought-out repertoire
I found this e4 course as a 1000 rated player wanting to learn some 'real' openings. In general, I like the simplicity of the course... I think the resulting positions are very solid. I'm now rated 1300 and am going to continue my chess journey with a course for black.
Steffen
e4 Course