ChessMoodReviews of chessmood.com

With ChessMood, I got a complete chess course, coaching, aggressive opening system, detailed tactical/middlegame/endgame knowledge, chess player psychology, and life changing lessons in achieving the Right Mood (better ways to live life). I wish this was available 30 years ago, when I started chess. The money, time and frustration saved would have been invaluable. The Team at ChessMood has been very supportive on my chess improvement journey.

How can I describe two years of ChessMood in a few words? They were brought to our attention in an email sent by English Chess Federation, when ChessMood had unlocked all their courses for their 6th anniversary; and it was love at first sight! ChessMood is much more than a great chess learning platform, it is a family, and you get to know them, their stories, you speak to them, you play chess with them, you get gifts (plenty!!), and you even get to party with them! Thank you Lily, Avo, Gabu! Thank you ChessMood family!

I’m a chess player (and coach) from Croatia. I was stuck at 2200 rating for about 8 years. No matter how much I trained or played, I just couldn’t break through that ceiling. I started to identify with this rating, thinking I'll be 2200 for the rest of my life and there's nothing I can do about it.. I joined ChessMood in July 2024 and honestly, it's one of the best decisions I've ever made. I loved the structure of the lessons, it really helped. Instead of consuming random chess content, I finally felt like I was following a clear roadmap. After working consistently with ChessMood courses, I broke 2300 and reached my current peak of about 2350. Breaking 2300 meant achieving my life goal of becoming a FIDE Master. Funnily enough, ChessMood actually helped me raise my standards and set even more ambitious goals after reaching this. They even wrote an article about me as a success story, which meant a lot to me personally. What was also great is that I had a chance to visit their HQ in Armenia (since I was playing a tournament there) and spent a day with them - and they’re exactly the same in real life as they are online. Passionate, ambitious and just fun people to hang out with. It felt like being around people who genuinely care about chess improvement. ChessMood isn’t a magic pill. You still have to put in the work. But if you’re serious about improving and you want structure, clarity and a strong training culture, it can absolutely change your trajectory. For me, it helped me break an 8-year plateau and achieve my life goal. I think that says enough. What are you still doing reading this? Go skyrocket your chess improvement! :D

ChessMood is a wonderful resource for chess players, from advanced beginner level all the way up to a high level. Their resources are designed and presented by grandmasters, and are presented with exceptional clarity and detail, covering the entire range of openings, middlegames, endgames, tactics, strategy, GM analysis of hundreds of GM games, and much more. One-stop shopping for chess enthusiasts! Their staff is very friendly (Hello Lily!) and responsive. The entire ChessMood community is warm, welcoming, and family-oriented, led by GM Avetik Grigoryan and his very capable team. I love ChessMood and highly recommend it to anyone serious about improving their understanding of chess.

I have been studying with ChessMood for over 3 years and love the people and content. I play 'over the board' chess in Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire leagues. In November 2025 my rating improved by 40 points and in February 2026 my rating improved by a further 60 points. ChessMood has been critical in my development giving me a solid understanding of the game.

Chessmood is one of the best sources out there for my son's chess training, a 9 year old Belgian chess champion of u10. The courses are diverse and well divided - curated. He was learning from youtube before but CM has both great instructors, and the quizzes in between. Practicing what he has learnt moved the needle a lot for him!

The courses are brilliant

I joined ChessMood as a serious tournament player with an OTB background. What I appreciate most is not just the openings, but the way they teach thinking process and practical decision-making. Avo’s explanations are very structured and easy to follow. The Black repertoire especially gave me confidence because I no longer feel lost out of the opening. This platform is best for players who are serious about improving and ready to study consistently. It’s not just content — it’s a system. As a Lifetime Essential member I have found it worth the investment.