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Strategy
Tactics
Forks, pins, and winning material
Strategy
Plans, structures, and piece play
Openings
Principles and specific openings
Endgames
Converting the advantage
Tactics - plans and structures
Clear
Pawn structures and what they ask for
Level 5
Pawn structures and what they ask for
Level 5
Pawn structures and what they ask for
Level 5
Pawn structures and what they ask for
Level 5
Pawn structures and what they ask for
Level 5
Pawn structures and what they ask for
Level 5
The course
Ten levels, in order.
Each level builds on the one before it. Open a level to see its lessons, then work down the list — you should feel as if you were interacting with your coach for the whole class.
Where should I start?
Recommended: level 1
I’m brand new
Start at level 1 with the rules
I know how the pieces move
But I keep losing pieces
I play online
Rated somewhere under 1000
I’m ready to improve
1200+ and want structure
Ten levels, in order.
​Eight books Robert recommends, from first tactics book to endgames.
Foundations · levels 1–3
New to chess, or still learning the rules
1
First moves
The board, how each piece moves, and how a game actually ends.
1
How the pieces move
Check, checkmate and stalemate
Castling, en passant and promotion
Reading and writing notation
First moves
The board, how each piece moves, and how a game actually ends.
2
Checkmate patterns
Play for small advantages when there is no tactic to find.
2
How the pieces move
Check, checkmate and stalemate
Castling, en passant and promotion
Reading and writing notation
Checkmate patterns
Play for small advantages when there is no tactic to find.
3
Tactics that win material
Build an attack on the castled king and keep the initiative.
3
How the pieces move
Check, checkmate and stalemate
Castling, en passant and promotion
Reading and writing notation
Tactics that win material
Build an attack on the castled king and keep the initiative.
Development · levels 4–7
You play full games and want a plan
1
First moves
The board, how each piece moves, and how a game actually ends.
1
How the pieces move
Check, checkmate and stalemate
Castling, en passant and promotion
Reading and writing notation
First moves
The board, how each piece moves, and how a game actually ends.
2
Checkmate patterns
Play for small advantages when there is no tactic to find.
2
How the pieces move
Check, checkmate and stalemate
Castling, en passant and promotion
Reading and writing notation
Checkmate patterns
Play for small advantages when there is no tactic to find.
3
Tactics that win material
Build an attack on the castled king and keep the initiative.
3
How the pieces move
Check, checkmate and stalemate
Castling, en passant and promotion
Reading and writing notation
Tactics that win material
Build an attack on the castled king and keep the initiative.
4
Tactics that win material
Build an attack on the castled king and keep the initiative.
4
How the pieces move
Check, checkmate and stalemate
Castling, en passant and promotion
Reading and writing notation
Tactics that win material
Build an attack on the castled king and keep the initiative.
Mastery · levels 8–10
Club and tournament players
3
First moves
The board, how each piece moves, and how a game actually ends.
3
How the pieces move
Check, checkmate and stalemate
Castling, en passant and promotion
Reading and writing notation
First moves
The board, how each piece moves, and how a game actually ends.
3
Checkmate patterns
Play for small advantages when there is no tactic to find.
3
How the pieces move
Check, checkmate and stalemate
Castling, en passant and promotion
Reading and writing notation
Checkmate patterns
Play for small advantages when there is no tactic to find.
3
Tactics that win material
Build an attack on the castled king and keep the initiative.
3
How the pieces move
Check, checkmate and stalemate
Castling, en passant and promotion
Reading and writing notation
Tactics that win material
Build an attack on the castled king and keep the initiative.
SHORTS
Quick chess lessons.
Bite-sized tactical tips, motifs, and essential habits. Watch in under 60 seconds to sharpen your chess instincts between games — any level, anytime.
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Sacrifice the Queen!
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Essential Endgame Habits
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King Hunt in 3 Moves
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Masterclass
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The Poisoned Pawn Tactic
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