Ideas, Openings & Improvement

Online chess courses range from free to hundreds of pounds. Here are the ones actually worth your time.

The right engine makes your analysis 10x more productive. Here are the best engines and how to use them.

From Bobby Fischer's story to the Queen's Gambit, these are the chess films and documentaries worth your time.

Puzzle books are the most efficient way to improve tactics. Here are the best for every level.

Free chess education is better than ever. Here are the best channels and streamers for every level.

Endgame study is the fastest path to improvement above 1400. Here are the best books to get you started.

1.e4 is the most popular first move. Here are the best responses for every style and level.

If you love attacking chess, these 7 openings will give you the sharpest, most dynamic positions on the board.

Every chess app and website ranked by what it actually does for your improvement.