How to Improve Your Chess Rating: A Practical Guide for Beginners
A step-by-step plan to raise your chess rating, from fixing blunders to studying endgames and knowing when a coach is worth it.
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Guides on getting better at chess, choosing a coach, and making your practice count.
How Much Does a Chess Coach Cost? (2026 Price Guide)
What online chess coaching actually costs in 2026, what changes the price, and how to get good coaching on a small budget.
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Chess apps are great for volume, but they can't see your blind spots. Here's when a personal chess coach is worth it, and when an app is enough.
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Simple, solid chess openings for beginners as White and Black, with the ideas behind them so you understand the moves instead of just memorizing them.
Read more →5 Chess Endgames Every Beginner Should Know
The handful of essential chess endgames that win games you're currently drawing or losing, explained simply for beginners.
Read more →Online Chess Coaching: How It Works and What to Expect
What actually happens in an online chess lesson, how to find the right coach, and how to get the most out of every session.
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