What if getting better
at chess was simple?
Simplify your chess training. Focus on what wins games.
Start with a 7-day trial for just $1.
“I just wanted to take a moment and say how much I appreciate the Chess Gym. I love the simplicity and the habit tracker. This program mirrors so closely the program that I had adopted for myself of playing some blitz and puzzles every day and then on different days playing a rapid game, doing a calculation puzzle, or annotating a game. This gym is bringing that all together with a great community. Thanks!”
Dr. Kevin Skull
Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult Improvement
The Simple Approach to Chess Improvement
The Chess Gym training program is based on five core principles.
- Simplicity Wins: Daily focused tasks streamline your training, no more wasted time wondering what to study.
- Consistency is Key: Steady effort pays off more than occasional study. We build the habits that get you results.
- Community Support: Learn from others, teach others – at every level, we collaborate to get stronger.
- Science-Backed Training: No long and complicated study plans. Our methods are rooted in what works. Many adults do not practice their skills enough.
- Focus on the Process, Not Ratings: Get obsessed with improving your play, and see your rating follow naturally.
Join a newly started community already with over 100 active members from beginners to grandmasters.
The Training Program
Ditch endless chess videos and confusing plans. Our simple, focused program delivers the improvement you actually want.
01
Solve the daily position and submit your solution
Start each day with our curated Daily Position, and develop essential pattern recognition.
02
Play one 30+20 sparring game
We believe that this time control is optimal for online sparring games.
Find your perfect match with our smart algorithm that pairs you based on skill and availability for the week.
03
Annotate the game and share it
Learn to dissect your games with our community analysis – find your blind spots, and fix them faster.
04
The workout of the week
Dive into a 60-90 minute focused session to sharpen your calculation and endgame skills, and analyze solitaire games.
Each week, expand your chess arsenal with new ideas.
Listen to our head coach FM Nate Solon
We do not believe in watching endless videos or following complicated training programs. At The Chess Gym, we focus on playing, reviewing, and solving.
FM Nate Solon
Your Complete Training Toolkit
Daily Calculation & Evaluation
Every day we post three daily positions ranging in difficulty from fundamental to hard. You should aim to spend 10-15 minutes on solving the position and to write down your analysis. After you have found a solution you submit it and compare notes with the other members of the community.
Build Healthy Habits
Track your weekly chess training at The Chess Gym with our straightforward habit tracker. Simply check off completed tasks to enhance self-awareness and monitor your progress effortlessly, visualizing your journey towards improvement.
Easy To Use
Our community is built on the powerful platform Circle. This offers our members something simple to use and navigate. We aim to use only the essential channels, so you can focus on the daily workout and interacting with the other community members.
Meet The Team
The talented folks who work on making the Chess Gym great
FM Nate Solon
Head coach
A seasoned chess player, once ranked among the top in his age group in the US, has reached his peak rating of 2327 FIDE. Currently, he contributes to the chess community as a coach and the writer behind the Substack Zwischenzug.
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