Every move has a reason. We teach you to see it.

Structured courses and one-on-one coaching from FIDE-titled players, built to close the gap between knowing the theory and finding the move over the board.

Structured GM Curriculum
FIDE Titled Mentors
Game of the day

The Opera Game

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Morphy plays White. Watch for the sacrifice that made this game famous.

Paul Morphy vs. the Duke of Brunswick and Count Isouard, Paris, 1858
Structured Masterclasses
FIDE-Titled Coaches
60m Private Lessons
Core Strategic Principles
Opening Principles
Positional Understanding
Tactical Calculation
Endgame Understanding
Personalized Coaching
Structured Masterclasses
FIDE-Titled Coaches
60m Private Lessons
Core Strategic Principles
Opening Principles
Positional Understanding
Tactical Calculation
Endgame Understanding
Personalized Coaching

Train what's actually costing you rating points.

Learn to recognize what matters in a position and what you can safely ignore.

Opening Preparation

Build a reliable, principled opening repertoire tailored to your playing style.

Middlegame Strategy

Master pawn levers, piece harmony, and central space to create stronger plans.

Endgame Technique

Master practical endgame formulas, rook endings, and pawn conversion.

Tactical Calculation

Develop candidate-move discipline and sharp calculation accuracy.

Positional Understanding

Identify weak squares, outposts, pawn weaknesses, and strategic plans.

Tournament Preparation

Prepare opponent-specific ideas and psychological resilience.

Game Analysis

Analyze your classical/rapid games to uncover recurring blind spots.

Rating Improvement

Structured roadmap designed for deliberate USCF & FIDE rating growth.

How 1 on 1 coaching works

Find the right coach, work through your positions, and turn every session into something you can use on the board.

01 — CHOOSE

Choose Your Coach

Select a coach based on your rating, language preference, and strategic goals.

02 — BOOK

Schedule Session

Pick a convenient time slot for your 60-minute interactive live lesson.

03 — ANALYZE

Master Fundamentals

Analyze your games, receive custom training plans, and accelerate your rating growth.

04 — IMPROVE

Execute Over The Board

Take the lessons back to the board and apply them with newfound confidence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common questions about our masterclasses, coaching, and training platform.

The Chess Project is for dedicated chess players of all levels from ambitious amateurs building solid foundations to competitive tournament players refining their strategic calculation and opening preparation under titled masters.

Your next blunder can be educational.

Study your positions, learn from experienced coaches and turn the mistakes you make today into decisions you'll handle better tomorrow.