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New Beginner Training Library

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.

These videos are short by design. Each lesson focuses on one clear idea so you can actually use it in your games.
Why mini-courses work
  • Short 5 to 10 minute lessons
  • One topic at a time
  • Beginner-friendly explanations
  • Clear examples from real positions
  • Less overwhelm, more progress
Tip: Start with blunder prevention first. Most beginners gain rating points faster by losing fewer pieces than by memorizing more opening theory.

Free Lessons You Can Start Right Now

These lessons are open to everyone and give you a feel for the teaching style before joining.
FREE Blunder Prevention
Lesson 1

Why Beginners Blunder

Learn the real reasons beginners lose pieces and games, and how a simple thinking process can reduce mistakes quickly.

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FREE Tactics
Lesson 2

Forks for Beginners

A simple introduction to forks, especially knight forks, with examples you can start spotting in your own games.

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FREE Game Review
Lesson 3

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.

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Full Mini-Course Library

Members get access to the full library of short lessons, with new videos added over time.
Members Blunder Prevention
Mini-Course 1

Stop Blundering

  • Why beginners blunder
  • The #1 blunder: hanging pieces
  • The CCT method
  • Missing opponent threats
  • One-move thinking
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Members Tactics
Mini-Course 2

Core Tactics

  • Forks
  • Pins
  • Skewers
  • Discovered attacks
  • Discovered checks
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Members Openings
Mini-Course 3

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
Paid membership required
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Example Lesson List

FREE

Why Beginners Blunder

FREE

Forks for Beginners

FREE

How to Review One Game Properly

Members

The #1 Blunder: Hanging Pieces

Members

The CCT Method

Members

Missing Opponent Threats

Members

Pins

Members

Skewers

Members

Discovered Attacks

Members

What to Do in the First 5 Moves

Members

Simple Plan for White

Members

Simple Plan for Black

Membership

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
This membership is designed for beginners who want a simple, low-cost way to improve without feeling overwhelmed.
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