🆓 Free Italian Game — no credit card

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Stop watching opening videos you'll forget by next game. Train each line until you can play it from memory — then a 20–40 position exam proves you actually know it. 117 openings across 3 ELO tiers.

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How it works

The Drill → Exam loop forces real recall, not passive watching.

1

Pick an opening

Choose from 117 openings across 3 ELO tiers. Start with the free Italian Game.

2

Master every drill

5–10 drill variants per opening (depending on tier). Play move-by-move against the engine. Earn ★★★ on each.

3

Pass the exam

Unlock the 20–40 position exam once all drills are 3 stars. Prove you know the opening cold.

Why this beats opening videos

Active recall, not passive watching

Every drill makes you play the move. The line sticks because you typed it, not because you saw it.

An exam that actually grades you

Opening videos never ask you to prove anything. Our 20–40 position exam locks until every drill is 3 stars, then quizzes you cold.

Lifetime access, no subscriptions

Pay once per opening or grab a bundle. Replay any drill or exam forever — no monthly fee, no expiry.

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200 hand-curated sacrifice puzzles across 4 levels. Every move comes with coach commentary so you don't just guess — you understand why the queen drops. Then take the no-hint Mastery Exam: 20 sacrifices in a row, cold.

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Simple, lifetime pricing

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Italian Game

FREE
  • 5 drills
  • 20-question exam
  • Forever free, no card
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All Beginner

$4.99
  • 13 openings (12 paid + free Italian)
  • 5 drills + 20 exam questions each
  • 65 drills · 260 exam questions
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All Intermediate

$49.99
  • 69 openings
  • 7 drills + 30 exam questions each
  • 483 drills · 2,070 exam questions
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Grandmaster Pack

$89.99
  • All 117 openings
  • 898 drills across every tier
  • 3,730 exam questions across every tier
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What players say

Real progress from real members.

"I had been playing chess for three years with only two openings in my repertoire, and I felt stuck between 900 and 1,000 ELO. What made the difference with this platform is that you don't just watch videos passively — you actively drill the positions until you truly understand them. The exam system also pushed me to be precise: getting the 3-star badge requires a perfect score, with zero mistakes. That challenge made the learning stick. In less than two months, I mastered 10 new openings and increased my rating to 1,200 ELO."

Quentin C.
1200 ELO · +300 points

"I'm a beginner, and my Chess.com rating had dropped to around 400 ELO without me really understanding why. After about two months with The Chess Master Club, I improved to 800 ELO — and more importantly, I finally started to understand chess patterns clearly. What makes the drills so powerful is that they don't just show you which move to play. They explain why the move matters. That completely changed the way I learn. Now, even when I face an opening I don't know, I can already recognize key patterns and start to 'feel' what the right next move should be."

Lorenzo B.
Beginner · 400 → 800 ELO

"As an active tournament player, I can honestly say that the Brilliant Sacrifice pack is simply… brilliant. I had never experienced such an intense and structured way to truly master the complex lines behind brilliant sacrifices. The drills pushed me far beyond memorizing moves — they helped me understand the timing, patterns, and tactical courage required to sacrifice with confidence. After six months of focused training on high-level sacrifice drills, this became a real turning point in my playing style. For the first time, I won a competitive club tournament with experienced players."

Alexia W.
Tournament player · Club champion
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How we compare

Deeper training. One-time pricing. No fluff.

FeatureTheChessMasterClubChessableChess.comChess24
Pricing modelPay once · lifetimePer-course + subSubscriptionSubscription
Learning methodActive drill + examSpaced repetitionVideos + puzzlesVideos + puzzles
Graded mastery exam
Brilliant sacrifice packs
Free full openingItalian GameLimitedLimited
Languages191–310+5+
Coach commission10% lifetime
Coach referral discount15% off for students
Entry priceFree · then $0.99+$15+/course$5–14/mo$10+/mo

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Italian Game really free?+

Yes — the full Italian Game opening (5 drills + 20-question exam) is free forever, no credit card required.

Is this a subscription?+

No. You pay once per opening or bundle and get lifetime access. No monthly fees, no expiry.

How is this different from chess opening videos?+

Videos are passive. Our platform forces active recall: you play every move yourself, earn ★★★ on each drill, then unlock a 20–40 position exam that grades you cold.

How long until I see improvement?+

Most members report measurable ELO gains in 4–8 weeks of consistent drilling — typical jumps of +200 to +400 points after mastering a tier.

Does it work on mobile?+

Yes — the entire platform is fully responsive and works on phone, tablet, and desktop browsers.

What if I don't like it? Is there a refund?+

Try the free Italian Game first — that's a complete opening, no card required. Paid bundles include a 7-day no-questions refund.

I'm a chess coach — can I earn from this?+

Yes. Coaches get a unique link giving students 15% off and earn 10% lifetime commission on every purchase. Payouts via Stripe.

Which languages are supported?+

The platform is available in 19 languages including English, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, Chinese, Arabic, Hindi, Indonesian and more.

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