Chess Courses and Certifications

Chess Course From Beginner to Master Level

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Learn how to play Chess the right way just like National Master Robert Ramirez learned and just like he teaches his students. This is a comprehensive program where you will start learning from beginner all the way to master level --the right way!

• YouTube
• 1 day 10 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Chess Openings

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Master chess openings: key concepts, main lines, and strategies for various defenses, attacks, and gambits to enhance your game.

• YouTube
• 22 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Chess.com

Chess Openings

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Master popular chess openings with comprehensive video tutorials covering strategies, variations, and key principles for improving your game.

• YouTube
• 3 hours 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How to Play Chess: Lessons from an International Master

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Whether you're a novice or a seasoned player, these 24 lessons on gameplay and strategies will boost your skills and turn you into a more formidable chess player.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Garry Kasparov Teaches Chess

Through detailed lessons, including his favorite openings and advanced tactics, you will develop the instincts and philosophy to become a stronger player.

• MasterClass
• 7 hours 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Chess Vibes

How I Think During a Chess Game - 3 Full Game Examples

Gain insight into a chess player's thought process during games through live gameplay and detailed analysis of three full matches.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

GothamChess

Gotham Chess Guide

Comprehensive chess improvement series covering strategies from beginner to master level, focusing on tactics, openings, middlegames, endgames, and advanced defensive techniques.

• YouTube
• 7 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

GothamChess

How to Solve Chess Tactics

Learn to solve chess tactics across various skill levels, improving puzzle-solving abilities, tactical awareness, and visualization skills for players from 1200 to 2200 rating.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

GothamChess

Chess Tips

Learn essential chess strategies, from pawn play to king attacks, with insights on planning, defense, and counterplay. Includes game analyses and unique opening gambits.

• YouTube
• 4 hours 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

GothamChess

Chess Endgames

Master essential chess endgame strategies for King & Pawns, Queen vs. Pawn, and Rook & Pawn scenarios to improve your gameplay and secure victories.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

NM Robert Ramirez

Basic Checkmates in Chess - Learn These Mandatory Chess Endgames the Right Way with National Master Robert Ramirez

Master essential chess endgames with National Master Ramirez. Learn techniques for checkmates using queen, rooks, bishops, and knight combinations to improve your game and secure victories.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

NM Robert Ramirez

Chess Tactics - Learn Chess Tactics the Right Way with National Master Robert Ramirez

Master chess tactics from basic to advanced with National Master Robert Ramirez. Learn checkmates, forks, pins, combinations, and advanced strategies to elevate your game and sharpen your tactical skills.

• YouTube
• 5 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

NM Robert Ramirez

Chess Endgames - National Master Robert Ramirez Will Teach You Mandatory Chess Endgames in a Way You Won't Forget Them

Master essential chess endgames with National Master Robert Ramirez. Learn key concepts like pawn structures, piece positioning, and winning techniques through step-by-step lessons and practice drills.

• YouTube
• 6 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

NM Robert Ramirez

Chess Openings - Learn How to Play Chess the Right Way

Master chess openings with strategies for a strong middlegame. Learn popular systems like Ruy Lopez, Queen's Gambit, and Sicilian Defense through game analysis and practical examples.

• YouTube
• 8 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

NM Robert Ramirez

Your Coach Plays Chess as He Explains Every Move - Learn Chess the Right Way

National Master Robert Ramirez demonstrates chess strategies through live gameplay, explaining moves and concepts across various openings, from beginner to advanced levels, to improve your chess skills.

• YouTube
• 19 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video