ChessMoodReviews of chessmood.com

Let's face it, chess is not an easy game to play well. (Did you know that there are more potential chess move variations than there are observable atoms in the universe?!) Historically, you may have learned by reading a book (and this is, of course, still a possibility) but these days there is a simply vast amount of information available online. Unfortunately, we have gone from one extreme to another - from very little information to having so much it becomes difficult to know what to use, and we feel overwhelmed. Well, I managed to go from being a complete beginner to having a rating of 1,000 on Chess.com (this isn't a spectacular rating by any means but is well above the average of around 600). And the single biggest contributor to that success has been the fantastic people at ChessMood. ChessMood was created by a Grandmaster (Avetik 'Avo' Grigoryan) and has tuition videos divided into both topics and suggested rating ranges. I have the 'The Rise of Champions' course and it is exceptional - Avo is confident that anybody following the course will reach a rating of at least 800. You can even sample some sections of the courses for free to see whether you like them. Oh, and the excellent videos are backed-up by the very supportive team at ChessMood (including a members forum where you can ask questions). I'd like to give a special shout-out to two of the team in particular - Awesome Avo and Lovely Lily (keep doing what you are doing both of you!) If you are looking for online chess courses ... look no further than ChessMood!

Ich bin mit ChessMood sehr zufrieden! Die Videos und das Lernmaterial haben mir geholfen, mich in relativ kurzer Zeit deutlich zu verbessern. Ich habe vorher monatelang Schachvideos auf Youtube und diverse Streams geschaut und dabei auch einiges gelernt. Aber bei ChessMood gefällt mir besonders, dass die Inhalt alle sinnvoll aufeinander aufbauen. Man merkt richtig, dass ein durchdachtes Konzept dahinter steckt. Das Team ist einfach mega und unterhaltsam, alles andere als langweilig. Auch der Support ist spitze und hilft schnell, wenn man mal ein Anliegen hat. Für mich ist ChessMood definitiv das Geld wert und ich kann es jedem empfehlen!

I have started my journey with ChessMood during the Covid 19 outbreak as i can remeber. So it is almost nearly five years i am with them. And honestly i do barely use any material other than ChessMood.As an adult improver it is very convenient for me that i can get all the material in one particular site. And most importantly quality of resources are excellent. To be honest sometime i feel few courses are under rated. For example the foundation course The rating Booster one they said one can get upto 2000 online rating, in my opinion one can get FIDE 2000 easily with this. As i am already 1936 FIDE rated and very soon I will reach 2000 FIDE.And as i mentioned earlier I only use this section for my training until now apart from opening courses. So i am grateful to them for my progress. I wish their expand and success.

This the best website if you want to train seriously for chess. I have experienced it and raised 360 rating points in a very little time. Avetik and team are doing just fabulous. Cheers !!

I’ve been using Chessmood as my sole chess learning ressource for close to a year now. I’m just a regular chess adult improver and Chessmood provides everything from openings to tactics to strategy and endgames. Their courses are excellent, the vibes are positive and encouraging, and I don’t see any need to go elsewhere. Using their material together with playing and analyzing my games, I’ve gained 120 rating points in 8,5 months as of today with 5-7 hours per week of chess training. I highly recommend Chessmood!

I have been a ChessMood member for over a year now. At first, I had a yearly plan, but this year I realized that a lifetime membership would be better to fully assimilate all the knowledge. Lily, from the Student Happiness Team, helped me in a very friendly and personal way to find a solution that made it work. They treat everyone as more than just customers and genuinely communicate with you on a personal level. The quality of the courses is excellent. They are all created by Grandmasters and focus primarily on understanding rather than memorization. Most importantly, they gave me a framework. This framework is introduced in The Rise of the Champions course and is built upon throughout all the other courses. Every aspect of chess is covered, from tactics and strategy to openings and endgames, from converting winning positions to defending difficult ones. They even cover how to think during a game and the psychology of chess, including how to blunder less. What makes the opening courses unique is that, unlike many others, they do not focus on memorization. Instead, they emphasize understanding the resulting positions and the underlying principles. This makes what you learn applicable far beyond the opening itself. All in all, ChessMood is currently the best one-stop shop for chess courses, and I would recommend every serious chess player who wants to improve to check it out.

I discovered ChessMood several years ago when I was just starting to play. Like many beginners, I searched everywhere for good instruction—I bought books, watched videos, and tried online tutorials. The day I found ChessMood, I stopped looking. I was hooked after the very first lesson. The lesson format is very effective. Each lesson begins with an engaging overview with a grand master coach that is educational, playful, and fun, followed by interactive instruction and exercises that reinforce what you've learned. The program covers tactics—not just how to use them, but when and why they work—as well as mating patterns, openings, strategy, endgames, and much more. One of the things I appreciate most is the emphasis on understanding rather than memorization. Even after several years, I've only worked through a small portion of the available material. There is an incredible depth of content to explore. ChessMood offers something for players at every stage, from beginners to experienced competitors. Because the program is self-paced, you can revisit lessons whenever you need a refresher, jump ahead to a new topic, or return later to continue where you left off. Many lessons also include downloadable notes that make excellent reference material. What sets ChessMood apart for me is that it doesn't feel like a collection of lessons—it feels like learning from coaches who genuinely want you to succeed. They celebrate progress, encourage perseverance, and remind you that every strong player has learned through mistakes and losses. That positive mindset is woven throughout the program. ChessMood has made me a stronger player, but just as importantly, it has deepened my understanding and appreciation of the game. The positive, encouraging attitude of the coaches has kept me motivated through the inevitable ups and downs of learning chess. I'm grateful to be part of the ChessMood community.

I initially subscribed for a 12-month Pro Member subscription. Upon renewal, I then became a Lifetime Member - there is probably no greater advocation required than this! However, for context, I will add some additional notes. The breadth and depth of content is superb, offering qualitative instruction for Chess enthusiasts and professionals at all levels; this goes well beyond a focus on Openings and, indeed, there is just as heavy focus on Strategic and Tactical nous as well as guidance with respect to the psychology of the game and mental preparedness. The team offers realistic expectations with respect to the Chess journey that can be enjoyed and the gradual path to improvement (certainly no false claims that every member will become an overnight GM!!). Aside from the various course materials, ChessMood's early tech development, and use of AI to identify areas for individual improvement, is already a great value-add tool but which will undoubtedly become even more indispensable when fully-developed and integrated. ChessMood clearly offers premium content and which is reflective in its pricing; however, I feel it is worth every cent if you are seeking to elevate the enjoyment of the game.