Commit to a year of guided improvement with the step-by-step curriculum, expert coaching, and supportive community you need to finally break through.
The ChessGoals All-Access Pass isn't just a collection of courses; it's a comprehensive improvement system. We've designed a structured path that eliminates the guesswork, helping you study more effectively and achieve the results you've been working for. This is your all-in-one solution for structured, sustainable chess improvement.
✅ You're an adult improver (beginner to master level).
✅ You feel stuck and need a structured plan.
✅ You want a supportive community of peers
✅You're ready to get serious about your chess goals.
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.
Lifetime Access Member
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed by random content, and studying alone with no one to answer your questions.
Follow a proven curriculum, master every phase of the game, and get direct support from a National Master.
Your complete curriculum to master every phase of the game, from opening to endgame.
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.
A move-by-move guide to outplaying players under 800. Every move is explained and each game builds on the prior games.
Learn how to study chess in just 20 minutes a day using a proven system designed for busy players rated 800 to 1999. Get clarity, consistency, and real improvement without wasting time.
Master effective game review with our 5-step system! Learn how to improve faster by analyzing your games the right way! No engine overload, just clear steps to boost your strategy, time management, and planning. Ideal for 800–1999 rated players.
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Build lasting chess habits in just 20 minutes a day using a proven system designed for busy players rated 800 to 1999. Stay consistent, motivated, and on track, without burning out or starting over.
A move-by-move guide to outplaying players rated 800-1100. Every move is explained and each game builds on the prior games.
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Blunders feel random, but they are not. They follow patterns. They are predictable. They are symptoms of deeper thinking flaws.
FIDE Master and chess instructor Jack Puccini has given us all his opening secrets with the new rock-solid repertoire for Black against anything besides 1.e4.
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James goes in-depth on the London to expand on the first ChessGoals London course. For players looking to take their London knowledge to the next level!
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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.
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e6 Indian Practicioner James and National Master Matt give you a complete repertoire for black against less common d4 systems, the Reti, the English, and more. For intermediate to advanced players.
Queen's Indian Practicioner James and National Master Matt give you a complete Queen's Indian repertoire for black. For intermediate to advanced players.
Nimzo Practicioner James and National Master Matt give you a complete Nimzo-Indian repertoire for black. For intermediate to advanced players.
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National Masters Justin and French expert Lukas give you a complete repertoire for Black against 1.e4—the perfect depth for improving club players.
JD and Matt expand on the Queen's Gambit Course. This course includes the QGD chapter from The Queen's Gambit Course, plus 11 new chapters of detailed material from JD.
National Masters Matt and Justin give you a complete repertoire for Black against 1.e4—the perfect depth for improving club players.
National Masters Matt and Justin give you a complete repertoire for Black against everything that's not 1.e4. The perfect depth for improving club players.
Matt and Jesse give you a complete system with the white pieces. The perfect depth for improving club players.
Matt and JD cover 36 annotated games from the ChessGoals Caro-Kann opening repertoire. The course primarily focuses on middlegame planning.
Hone your tactics from the Caro-Kann Course and similar positions.
Matt and Jesse give you a complete repertoire against anything that's not 1.e4. This course pairs nicely with the Caro-Kann course.
Learn the strategic and tactical Catalan ideas in this comprehensive repertoire course. Master the power of the fianchetto bishop on g2 and improve your game.
Matt and Jesse give you a complete system using 1.d4, 2.c4, and 3.Nc3.
Matt and Jesse give you a complete system with the white pieces. The perfect depth for improving club players.
Connect and engage with fellow lifetime access members in this exclusive chat course designed to foster relationships and share experiences.
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ChessGoals Owner & National Master
Meet Matt, a National Master with over 25 years of coaching experience. He is a true chess enthusiast who has dedicated his life to the game as a player and a coach. Matt's passion for chess is matched only by his love for statistics and data analysis, which he has used to help his students improve their chess skills.
As a National Master, Matt has achieved a high level of expertise in the game, which he uses to teach his students the intricacies of chess strategy and tactics. He is known for his ability to explain complex concepts in a way that is easy for his students to understand and apply to their games.
With over 25 years of coaching experience, Matt has worked with players of all levels, from beginners to advanced players, and has helped them achieve their goals. He is a firm believer in using data and statistics to measure progress, which he uses to tailor his instruction to the specific needs of each student.
In addition to his coaching and teaching, Matt is an active researcher in chess improvement and has published several articles on the subject. He is always looking for new ways to use data and statistics to help players improve their games.
If you want to improve your chess skills and take your game to the next level, look no further than Matt. With his combination of expertise, passion, and background in statistics, he is the perfect coach to help you reach your goals.
Candidate Master
Azel is no stranger to rapid improvement - transforming from an amateur to a master in just three years of competitive play. With a deep respect for the learning process, he knows firsthand what it takes to climb the rating ladder fast - and what holds most players back. Azel has worked with hundreds of students in personalized sessions and reached over 10,000 more through Chessable. What sets him apart isn’t just his understanding of chess mechanics, but his ability to get inside the mind of the learner. He doesn’t just teach you what to study - he helps you see why you’re stuck and what’s truly getting in the way. Whether you’re struggling with the same mistakes or looking for that breakthrough moment, Azel’s approach is designed to shift perspectives and build a solid foundation. He knows that true progress starts with mastering the essentials - and from there, everything else starts to click.
FIDE Master
Hi! I’m Jack Puccini, a FIDE Master from Melbourne, Australia. As both a chess player and coach with over 10 years of experience, I’ve had the opportunity to teach a wide range of players, from complete beginners to advanced experts. Ranked among the top 15 players in Australia and a former Australian Blitz Champion, I emphasize practical skills that truly enhance a player's game, instead of idealistic theoretical models.
Instructor
James started playing chess in 2021 and is an adult improver. After his first 18 months of tournament play, James achieved a rating of 1700 FIDE, having started at 1300. James plays the London System course with White, the Caro-Kann course with Black and authored the ChessGoals Nimzo-Indian and Queen’s Indian Defence courses. James also writes regular blog posts for the ChessGoals website. James works in the insurance industry, competes as a powerlifter and is the father of twins.
National Master
Justin is a young National Master with lots of experience sharing his passion for chess. He has taught in schools, lectured at clubs, led online classes, taught at camps, and more. Justin has been able to compete on an extremely high level too, peaking at close to 2300 USCF and becoming the youngest ever Cincinnati Chess Champion. But now he primarily focuses on sharing his love for chess with others, whether it's through direct instruction or the ChessGoals Youtube Channel. He has taught all levels of chess players ranging from complete beginners to 1800+ and has helped many people gain over 500 ELO. He loves finding positions that the computer can make work, but no human could ever play from. Exploring the intricacies of chess is what makes it fun! Justin's fresh perspective combined with years of different chess instruction experiences, makes him well-equipped to help you reach your ChessGoals.
Instructor & YouTuber
Jd started playing chess when he was five and remembers losing his first game despite having to point out the checkmate to his dad who has never beaten him since. From there he has gone on the play and study consistently for 33 years, including a few fine tournament wins. (You'd think he would have a higher peak than 2172 on Chess.com by this point.) He started coaching 6 years ago where his proudest accomplishment to date is coaching the Jamaican u10 girls champion. He loves the Queen's Gambit which inspired the 1.d4 course which he begged Matt to build to solve his indecision problems when facing anything other than 1...d5. In the rare moments when not playing chess, you are likely to find him in the middle of an ultramarathon, adventure race, or falling asleep at the paddle during his 40th straight hour in a canoe.
The courses are designed for players from beginner to 2200 Elo. Our core focus is on dedicated adult improvers who want a structured plan.
Three things: Structure, Community, and Access. You get a complete curriculum, a private community, and direct support from me, a National Master.
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