Mini-Courses for Beginners
Learn chess in short, focused lessons that are easy to follow and easy to remember. These mini-courses are designed for beginners who want to improve without getting buried in theory.
Some lessons are marked FREE so you can try them first. Full access to the complete library is available with a $2/month membership.
- Short 5 to 10 minute lessons
- One topic at a time
- Beginner-friendly explanations
- Clear examples from real positions
- Less overwhelm, more progress
Free Lessons You Can Start Right Now
Why Beginners Blunder
Learn the real reasons beginners lose pieces and games, and how a simple thinking process can reduce mistakes quickly.
Forks for Beginners
A simple introduction to forks, especially knight forks, with examples you can start spotting in your own games.
How to Review One Game Properly
Learn how to use engine review without getting confused, and how to pull one useful lesson from each game you play.
Full Mini-Course Library
Stop Blundering
- Why beginners blunder
- The #1 blunder: hanging pieces
- The CCT method
- Missing opponent threats
- One-move thinking
Core Tactics
- Forks
- Pins
- Skewers
- Discovered attacks
- Discovered checks
Opening Survival for Beginners
- What to do in the first 5 moves
- Simple plan for White
- Simple plan for Black
- Common opening mistakes
- How not to get crushed early
Example Lesson List
Why Beginners Blunder
Forks for Beginners
How to Review One Game Properly
The #1 Blunder: Hanging Pieces
The CCT Method
Missing Opponent Threats
Pins
Skewers
Discovered Attacks
What to Do in the First 5 Moves
Simple Plan for White
Simple Plan for Black
Full Access for Just $2 per Month
Join the beginner membership and get full access to the complete mini-course library. Watch any lesson anytime, and learn at your own pace.
- Access all mini-courses
- Short beginner-friendly lessons
- New lessons added over time
- Affordable and easy to try