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Discover the best online chess courses tailored for beginners and advanced players alike. Master chess openings, tactical skills, strategic planning, and endgame techniques through expert video lessons, comprehensive learning paths, and real-game examples. Join thousands improving their chess with Kingscrusher’s trusted courses.

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The Complete Guide to Chess for Beginners (Rated 0 to 1500) (Udemy BEST SELLER)

A guide to chess for complete and absolute beginners to begin to enjoy and love the game

30 sections • 431 lectures • 40h 43m total length

The Complete Guide to Chess Tactics (Previously a Udemy BEST SELLER)

Chess Tactics, Calculation and Pattern recognition skills that will enable you create beautiful winning combinations

13 sections • 276 lectures • 21h 30m total length

Complete Fun & Easy Chess Repertoire for Beginners (0-1600) (New!)

Learn a complete 1.e4 Chess Opening repertoire: Fun & easy, with traps, plans, and strong replies to all Black defenses

54 sections • 191 lectures • 15h 22m total length

The Complete Guide to Chess Opening Principles (New!)

Master Chess Opening Principles – Improve King Safety, Central Control, Development & Practical Understanding (0–1600)

24 sections • 144 lectures • 22h 34m total length

The Complete Guide to Winning Chess Sacrifice Tactics (New!)

Master Chess Sacrifices and Tactical Brilliance: Learn When to Sacrifice, Spot Key Signals, and Unleash Winning Combos

60 sections • 226 lectures • 25h 41m total length

Chess Opening Weapon: Crush your opponents with the Ponziani (New!)

Chess Opening Weapon: Catch Opponents Off Guard with Tactical Traps– Win Fast with the Ponziani Opening, full of Tactics

69 sections • 179 lectures • 21h 42m total length

Punish Early Opening Mistakes: Tactical Traps & Fast Wins (New!)

Crush Opponents with Chess Opening Traps & Tactics: Must-Know Traps to punish Early Opening Mistakes for fast wins

69 sections • 179 lectures • 21h 42m total length

The Complete Guide to Winning Chess Combination Tactics (New!)

Learn Winning Chess Combination Tactics: Examples from all World Chess Champions from Steinitz to Carlsen and others

51 sections • 239 lectures • 37h 40m total length

The Complete Guide to Defense and Counterattack in Chess (New!)

Master Defense and Counterattack Strategies: Learn Korchnoi’s Techniques in Defense, Counterplay, and Psychology

56 sections • 102 lectures • 22h 0m total length

Supercharge Your Chess With the Italian Game Opening (New!)

Master the Italian Game: Opening Principles, Tactics, Middlegame Strategies, and Key Grandmaster Insights

36 sections • 157 lectures • 24h 11m total length

The Complete Guide to Chess Endgames (New!)

Master Essential Endgame Techniques and Uncover the Beauty of Chess with Iconic Examples from Legendary Players

39 sections • 151 lectures • 17h 57m total length

Supercharge Your Attacking Chess with the King's Gambit (New!)

Master Tactical Themes, Bold Sacrifices, and Devastating Winning Attacks in the Bishop's Gambit

32 sections • 166 lectures • 16h 17m total length

Chess Strategy and Tactics: Steinitz, Father of Modern Chess (New!)

Mastering Chess Strategy: From Dynamic Gambits to Positional Mastery with Steinitz's Game Analysis and Historical Impact

23 sections • 135 lectures • 26h 2m total length

The Complete Guide to Forward-Moving Chess (New!)

Master Brilliant Forward-Moving Chess: Rashid Nezhmetdinov's Key Games, Tactics and Combinations

42 sections • 93 lectures • 16h 40m total length

Supercharge Your Chess Tactics by Punishing Mistakes (New!)

Unlock Alekhine's Secrets: Master Advanced Chess Tactics and Mistake Exploitation with a World Champion’s Strategies

69 sections • 177 lectures • 28h 5m total length

The Complete Guide to Winning Chess using Simple Openings (New!)

Winning Chess: Master Safe Opening Transitions, Middlegame Tactics, Strategy and Endgames with Mir Sultan Khan's games

61 sections • 118 lectures • 24h 5m total length

Chess Strategy, Openings, Tactics: Iconic Hypermodern Games 

Learn Hypermodern Chess: Iconic Games, Openings, Central Control, Prophylaxis, Overprotection, and Dynamic Tactics.

56 sections • 130 lectures • 26h 23m total length

A Fun Lovers Guide to the Major Chess Gambits 

Explore Openings, Tactics, Initiative, Dynamic Play, Strategic Advantages, and Creative Approaches in Gambit Chess

30 sections • 157 lectures • 30h 24m total length

The Complete Guide to Chess Calculation and Evaluation 

Mastering Chess Calculation: Reinforce your Chess Tactics and Strategy through effective Calculation processes

8 sections • 491 lectures • 28h 55m total length

Kings-Indian: A Complete Chess Opening Repertoire vs 1.d4 

Boost Your Chess Tactics, Positional Play, and Opening Advantage with King's Indian Defense vs 1. d4 or 1. c4 or 1. Nf3

56 sections • 210 lectures • 26h 42m total length

The Complete Guide to Chess Visualization 

Master Your Mental Chessboard: Clear Visualization for Enhanced Strategy, Decision Making, and Game Analysis

12 sections • 441 lectures • 28h 39m total length

Revolutionize Your Chess Game: Learn With AI Neural Networks 

Empower Your Chess with Artificial Intelligence(AI): Master Advanced Tactics, Strategy, Evaluations, Pattern Recognition

35 sections • 90 lectures • 17h 31m total length

The Complete Guide to Chess Principles 

Learn Chess Principles to Navigate Well: Openings, Middlegame, Strategy, Tactics, Endgames, Art of War and Psychology

16 sections • 248 lectures • 20h 10m total length

The Complete Guide to Chess Strategies 

Create effective game strategies based on the elements of the position to help guide your overall game plans

62 sections • 219 lectures • 40h 11m total length

Caro-Kann: A Complete Chess Opening Repertoire vs. 1.e4 

Learn the Solid but Dynamic Caro-Kann Defence: Boost Strategies, Tactics, Important Plans and Key Positions vs. 1.e4

36 sections • 379 lectures • 28h 19m total length

The Complete Guide to Positional Chess 

Learn Positional Chess: Keeping Control, Small Gradual Improvements, Manage Imbalances, Pawn Structures and Endgames

45 sections • 192 lectures • 38h 31m total length

The Surprise Vienna Game Chess Opening: Tactics and Strategy 

A surprise system after 1. e4 e5 2. Nc3 which reduces need to learn lots of theory for the Spanish Game (Ruy Lopez)

41 sections • 164 lectures • 28h 35m total length

The Complete Guide to Attacking Chess 

Elements and Ingredients of Winning Attacking Chess Strategies and Tactics. Checkmate ends the game.

46 sections • 164 lectures • 34h 38m total length

The Queen's Knight Attack Chess Opening System (1. Nc3) 

Take the opponent by surprise - play 1. Nc3 and win against anything the opponent does

28 sections • 242 lectures • 18h 11m total length

The Complete Guide to Winning Chess with Checkmate Patterns 

Winning Chess with Checkmate Patterns: Tactical Traps, Mating Nets, Signals & Thematic Grandmaster Finishes Explained

13 sections • 604 lectures • 20h 39m total length

José Raúl Capablanca: Most instructive chess games 1919-1928 

Chess Strategy and Tactics of arguably one of the strongest and most talented natural players of all time

16 sections • 246 lectures • 19h 52m total length

José Raúl Capablanca: Most instructive chess games 1901-1918 

Chess Strategy and Tactics of arguably one of the strongest and most talented natural players of all time

19 sections • 272 lectures • 30h 23m total length

The King's Indian Attack Chess Opening: Tactics and Strategy 

Learn the King's Indian Attack Opening System: Chess Tactics, Strategy, Positional Play, and Dynamic Attacking Chess

16 sections • 157 lectures • 20h 21m total length

The Sicilian Defence Chess Opening: Tactics and Strategy 

Learn About the Sicilian Defence: Explore Strategy, Tactics and Variations Tailored to Your Style and Improvement Goals

35 sections • 197 lectures • 32h 30m total length

Nimzo–Larsen Attack Chess Opening: Tactics and Strategy 

Learn the Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Exploring 1.b3 Tactics, Hypermodern Positional Strategies and Plans against any replies

23 sections • 179 lectures • 22h 22m total length

Chess Strategy and Tactics: Emanuel Lasker's Amazing Games 

Emanuel Lasker's most instructive games of Chess 1889-1899 - The Longest reigning World Chess Champion for 27 years

27 sections • 198 lectures • 38h 17m total length

Crush the Sicilian Defence Chess Opening: Smith-Morra Gambit 

Win against the Sicilian Defence using the Smith-Morra Gambit and master Attacking Chess and Tactics in the process

24 sections • 163 lectures • 27h 17m total length

Chess Strategy and Tactics:Tigran Petrosian's amazing games 

Learn important strategies and tactics from Tigran Petrosian aka 'Iron Tigran' - the 9th World Chess Champion

41 sections • 163 lectures • 28h 16m total length

Chess Strategy and Tactics:Mikhail Tal's amazing games 

Masterpieces of Strategy and Tactics which can be appreciated by studying the amazing games of Mikhail Tal

44 sections • 209 lectures • 34h 6m total length

Chess Strategy and Tactics: Paul Morphy's amazing games 

Learn important strategies and tactics from the genius of Paul Morphy - the unofficial world chess champion of his day

8 sections • 151 lectures • 20h 30m total length

Crush the Caro-Kann Chess Opening: Tactics, Tricks and Traps 

Learn How to Crush the Caro-Kann Defense: Surprise Moves, Strategies, Cunning Traps and Tactics to Secure Your Victory

20 sections • 163 lectures • 13h 15m total length

Crush The French Defense Chess Opening: Traps and Tactics 

Learn How To Crush the French Defence: Key Game Lessons with Tactics, Tricks, Traps, and Well Proven Winning Strategies

45 sections • 156 lectures • 12h 11m total length

Kingscrusher's Chess Tactics Training - Volume 1

Train your ability to calculate, visualise and evaluate chess positions

5 sections • 626 lectures • 20h 30m total length

The Solid London System Chess Opening: Tactics and Strategy

Be able to play 1.d4 and win against anything your opponent does

13 sections • 124 lectures • 20h 49m total length

The Provocative Tango Chess Opening: Tactics and Strategy

Learn The Provocative Black Knights Tango: Provocative Strategies to Win Tactically vs. both 1.e4 and 1.d4 Openings

13 sections • 124 lectures • 20h 49m total length

The Ultimate Guide to Chess Pawn Structures

Master the essential pawn structures with instructive examples from the World chess champions

28 sections • 295 lectures • 45h total length

A fun lovers Guide to the Major Chess Openings (Udemy HIGHEST RATED)

Find chess openings that are right for your personality, goals and interests and chess improvement needs generally

12 sections • 253 lectures • 31h 40m total length

Bobby Fischer's most instructive games of Chess 1956-1962

Learn about Bobby Fischer's Opening repertoire, tactics and common strategies from this period of Fischer's career

23 sections • 160 lectures • 25h 44m total length

Bobby Fischer's most instructive games of Chess 1963-1968

Masterpieces of Tactics and Strategy from American Chess Legend Bobby Fischer

18 sections • 131 lectures • 22h 4m total length

Bobby Fischer's most instructive games of Chess 1970-1992

Bobby Fischer successfully takes on the entire Soviet Chess Machine and became World Chess Champion in 1972

14 sections • 114 lectures • 23h 53m total length



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Watch official trailers for Kingscrusher's chess courses — including tactics, openings, strategy, endgames, and famous player breakdowns. Get a feel for the content and teaching style before diving in.

❓ Chess Course FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions about Kingscrusher’s courses.

Are these courses suitable for beginners?

Yes. Many of the courses are beginner-friendly and include step-by-step guidance.

Where are the video lessons hosted?

The video lessons are hosted on Udemy and are also linked from ChessWorld.net course pages.

Is there a recommended order for the courses?

We suggest starting with opening principles or tactical basics before exploring deeper topics like sacrifices and endgames.

How much work goes into each course?

Each course usually takes a solid month of work to create. Some in-depth courses, like the Chess Pawn Structures or Opening Principles course, took 2–3 months due to extensive research, model game selection, and structuring.

Are the courses created by Kingscrusher himself?

Yes. All courses are personally created by Tryfon Gavriel (Kingscrusher), ensuring a consistent teaching style and carefully curated examples from his decades of experience.

How are the courses different from free YouTube videos?

These courses offer a structured, comprehensive learning experience with logical progression, focused themes, and model games — ideal for consistent improvement, unlike ad-hoc free content.

Do I need to study openings first, or tactics?

If you're new to chess or returning after a break, we recommend starting with opening principles or basic tactics. Both areas reinforce each other and help you survive the opening and transition to the middlegame confidently.

Are the courses updated over time?

Yes. Some courses are treated as ongoing projects and may be updated with new model games, bonus sections, or refined commentary over time.

Can I take the courses at my own pace?

Yes — all courses are on-demand and accessible 24/7. You can go at your own pace, revisit any lesson, and study on your own schedule.

What rating level are the courses best suited for?

The majority of courses are designed for players rated 0–1600. However, even club-level and tournament players often benefit from the thematic structure, positional insights, and classical examples.


🎯 100 Benefits of Online Chess Courses by Kingscrusher

Explore the major advantages of learning chess online with Kingscrusher’s courses. Each benefit is based on decades of teaching experience and the flexibility of the digital format.

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Learn anytime, anywhere — perfect for busy schedules

Access lessons 24/7, whether you're on a laptop, tablet, or phone. No scheduling required — true flexibility.

Study at your own pace with on-demand video

Pause, rewind, or rewatch difficult segments. No pressure to keep up with a class — learn your way.

Pause, rewind, or rewatch difficult concepts as needed

Unlike live lessons, you can revisit key tactics or concepts any time — perfect for reinforcement.

Learn from any device: phone, tablet, or desktop

Switch seamlessly between devices to continue learning wherever you are.

Avoid scheduling conflicts with fixed classes

Learn whenever it suits your lifestyle without missing lessons.

Study in your preferred environment, stress-free

Control your learning space for better focus and comfort.

Access courses 24/7, no expiration on content

Enjoy lifetime access to courses in most cases, for continuous improvement.

Learn during short breaks or while commuting

Make productive use of any free moments with bite-sized lessons.

Balance chess study with work, school, and life

Flexible learning lets you fit chess into your busy schedule.

Download materials for offline study (if available)

Study without internet connection to maximize convenience.

Watch trailers before enrolling to preview content

Get a feel for course quality and teaching style before committing.

Return to lessons anytime to refresh skills

Revisit difficult concepts or refresh your memory easily.

Avoid travel expenses for in-person lessons

Save time and money by learning from home.

No pressure from classmates or teachers

Learn at your own pace without external pressures.

Switch between courses based on interest

Explore different topics freely and as your curiosity guides you.

Easily integrate chess study into your daily routine

Consistent short study sessions yield lasting improvement.

Get instant access upon enrollment

No waiting; start learning immediately.

Suitable for different time zones worldwide

Courses are accessible globally, no matter where you live.

Learn in multiple sittings — no need to finish at once

Break your study into manageable chunks without pressure.

Choose your own learning schedule and priorities

Focus on what matters most to you at any given time.

🎓 Expert Instruction & Quality Content

Learn directly from a FIDE Candidate Master

Tryfon Gavriel (Kingscrusher) brings decades of experience and engaging analysis to every lecture.

Benefit from decades of teaching and playing experience

Courses reflect deep chess knowledge and practical insights.

Structured, logical progression from beginner to advanced

Courses guide you step-by-step through all skill levels.

Courses designed with clear learning objectives

Each lesson focuses on specific skills or concepts for measurable progress.

Focus on practical skills, not just theory

Learn what actually works in your games, not just abstract ideas.

Expertly curated model games and examples

Learn from classic and modern instructive games chosen for clarity.

In-depth analysis of tactics, openings, and endgames

Detailed explanations help you understand the why behind the moves.

Learn from world champions’ historic games

Study masterpieces by Tal, Morphy, Fischer, and others.

Exclusive insights not found on free sites

Unique content reflecting Kingscrusher’s personal expertise.

Consistent teaching style across all courses

Familiar format and presentation helps learners focus on content.

Courses regularly updated with new material

Benefit from fresh lessons and refined commentary over time.

Detailed explanations tailored for all skill levels

Beginners and advanced players alike find value.

Emphasis on pattern recognition for tactical improvement

Train your mind to spot winning combinations fast.

Practical tips to avoid common mistakes

Learn traps and pitfalls to watch out for.

Step-by-step opening repertoires with explanations

Master popular and reliable opening systems.

Proven training methods backed by experience

Approaches developed over years of teaching success.

Learn positional concepts alongside tactics

Balanced instruction for all facets of chess.

Access to unique strategies rarely covered elsewhere

Discover unconventional yet effective ideas.

Build foundational skills before moving to complex topics

Strong base to ensure long-term progress.

Friendly, engaging instruction keeps you motivated

Kingscrusher’s tone encourages consistent study and enjoyment.

📚 Comprehensive Curriculum Coverage

Over 50 courses covering openings, tactics, strategy, and endgames

A wide variety of courses to fit every skill level and interest.

Beginner-friendly courses for absolute novices

Start chess with confidence and no prior knowledge required.

Intermediate courses for club players seeking improvement

Targeted lessons to take your game to the next level.

Advanced courses analyzing grandmaster games

Learn deep strategies from top-level play.

Detailed exploration of pawn structures and positional play

Understand the heart of strategic chess concepts.

Specialized courses on chess sacrifices and combinations

Sharpen your attacking prowess with focused training.

Opening repertoires for White and Black

Complete systems to confidently start every game.

Courses on attacking chess and defensive techniques

Learn to attack dynamically and defend solidly.

Study visualization and calculation skills in depth

Train your mental board for better move foresight.

Focus on modern and classical chess theory

Balanced exposure to timeless and contemporary ideas.

Learn various opening systems like Sicilian, Caro-Kann, London

Diversify your openings with trusted approaches.

Endgame fundamentals for practical winning play

Master key techniques to close out games efficiently.

Courses addressing common pitfalls and how to avoid them

Stay ahead by knowing what to watch for.

Strategic planning and long-term game management

Learn to think several moves ahead effectively.

Mental and psychological aspects of competitive chess

Develop mindset skills for tournament success.

Training on managing time pressure and blitz chess

Excel even in fast-paced chess formats.

Understanding and using chess software and AI tools

Leverage technology to improve smarter and faster.

Preparing for online and over-the-board tournament play

Get ready for real competitive scenarios.

Courses incorporating famous players’ unique styles

Learn by example from chess legends.

Topics covering both rapid and classical chess formats

Adapt your skills to all common time controls.

♟️ Improved Chess Skills & Performance

Enhance your tactical vision and pattern recognition

Develop the ability to spot winning combinations quickly and accurately.

Develop strong opening knowledge and repertoire

Build confidence with your first moves every game.

Increase your calculation speed and accuracy

Sharpen your mental ability to evaluate positions swiftly.

Improve your positional understanding and evaluation

Learn to assess strengths and weaknesses effectively.

Master key strategic concepts for middlegame success

Plan ahead with clarity and purpose.

Learn to identify and exploit imbalances on the board

Take advantage of subtle positional edges.

Strengthen endgame technique for consistent wins

Convert advantages into victories reliably.

Build confidence in both attack and defense

Play confidently across all phases of the game.

Avoid common blunders that cost games

Recognize and eliminate costly mistakes.

Learn to simplify winning positions effectively

Know when and how to trade pieces advantageously.

Recognize and punish opponents’ mistakes quickly

Capitalize on your opponent’s errors decisively.

Sharpen your ability to visualize moves ahead

Improve foresight to outmaneuver your opponent.

Understand prophylaxis and how to prevent threats

Stay ahead by anticipating and neutralizing dangers.

Train your mind for long-term concentration

Maintain focus through complex and lengthy games.

Practice converting advantages into wins

Turn favorable positions into tangible results.

Learn practical checkmate patterns and techniques

Finish games confidently with known mating nets.

Gain skills for playing different time controls confidently

Excel in blitz, rapid, and classical games alike.

Develop adaptability against various opponent styles

Adjust your play dynamically for maximum effectiveness.

Improve your chess intuition and decision-making

Make strong moves instinctively with experience.

Study psychological tactics to unsettle opponents

Use mental strategies to gain a competitive edge.

💰 Cost Efficiency & Accessibility

Save money compared to private coaching or classes

Get expert instruction without the high price tag of in-person coaching.

One-time payment for lifetime access (where applicable)

Invest once and benefit indefinitely.

Avoid commuting or travel costs for lessons

Learn from home, saving time and money.

No need for expensive chess books or manuals

All material is included digitally.

Access hundreds of hours of expert content for less

Affordable alternative to in-person lessons.

Courses available globally without restrictions

Learn from anywhere in the world.

No subscription fees or hidden costs

Clear pricing and no surprise charges.

Suitable for all budgets with periodic discounts and coupons

Take advantage of deals and promos.

Access to exclusive content unavailable elsewhere

Unique lessons crafted by Kingscrusher.

Reuse and review lessons multiple times without extra cost

Revisit any topic anytime you wish.

Save money by learning with group online content

High-quality learning at fraction of private lesson prices.

No need for special software or equipment

Courses are accessible through standard web browsers.

Learn at your convenience, reducing wasted time

Make the most of your study hours.

Supplement other chess learning tools affordably

Combine courses with books and apps for well-rounded study.

Easy access from anywhere with internet connection

Instant access wherever you are online.

Ideal for self-motivated learners on a budget

Affordable and flexible learning options.

Opportunity to explore various chess topics without extra expense

Dive deep into multiple areas of chess for one price.

Flexible payment options for some platforms (e.g., Udemy coupons)

Save with occasional special offers.

Access to community support and discussion (if available)

Engage with fellow learners for motivation and help.

Invest once, gain knowledge that lasts a lifetime

Build skills that improve your chess forever.


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