Chess courses by Kingscrusher: affordable, expert-led video lessons covering openings, tactics, strategy, and endgames for all skill levels.
If I were personally helping someone win more games, these are the areas I’d focus on first.
These courses focus on transferable skills that apply in every opening and every position.
Our online chess courses are trusted by students worldwide — including thousands of players in the United States, Canada, and Europe. All courses are taught in clear international English and are fully suitable for US-based learners at every level.
Below is the full course library, organised by skill level and theme.
A guide to chess for complete and absolute beginners to begin to enjoy and love the game
Chess Tactics, Calculation and Pattern recognition skills that will enable you create beautiful winning combinations
Learn Universal Chess Strategy with Carlsen-Inspired Hats for Positional Play, Tactical Precision, and Fast Improvement
Master Botvinnik’s proactive Chess planning system – build winning plans instead of drifting or only reacting to threats
Win More Games with Essential Chess Skills: Openings, Tactics, Calculation, Strategy, Attacking & Positional Play
Learn powerful tactics, calculation skills, and attacking play from brilliant combinations by British Champions — patterns you can use in every game.
Learn a complete 1.e4 Chess Opening repertoire: Fun & easy, with traps, plans, and strong replies to all Black defenses
Master Chess Opening Principles – Improve King Safety, Central Control, Development & Practical Understanding (0–1600)
Master Chess Sacrifices and Tactical Brilliance: Learn When to Sacrifice, Spot Key Signals, and Unleash Winning Combos
Chess Opening Weapon: Catch Opponents Off Guard with Tactical Traps– Win Fast with the Ponziani Opening, full of Tactics
Crush Opponents with Chess Opening Traps & Tactics: Must-Know Traps to punish Early Opening Mistakes for fast wins
Learn Winning Chess Combination Tactics: Examples from all World Chess Champions from Steinitz to Carlsen and others
Master Defense and Counterattack Strategies: Learn Korchnoi’s Techniques in Defense, Counterplay, and Psychology
Master the Italian Game: Opening Principles, Tactics, Middlegame Strategies, and Key Grandmaster Insights
Master Essential Endgame Techniques and Uncover the Beauty of Chess with Iconic Examples from Legendary Players
Master Tactical Themes, Bold Sacrifices, and Devastating Winning Attacks in the Bishop's Gambit
Mastering Chess Strategy: From Dynamic Gambits to Positional Mastery with Steinitz's Game Analysis and Historical Impact
Master Brilliant Forward-Moving Chess: Rashid Nezhmetdinov's Key Games, Tactics and Combinations
Unlock Alekhine's Secrets: Master Advanced Chess Tactics and Mistake Exploitation with a World Champion’s Strategies
Winning Chess: Master Safe Opening Transitions, Middlegame Tactics, Strategy and Endgames with Mir Sultan Khan's games
Learn Hypermodern Chess: Iconic Games, Openings, Central Control, Prophylaxis, Overprotection, and Dynamic Tactics.
Explore Openings, Tactics, Initiative, Dynamic Play, Strategic Advantages, and Creative Approaches in Gambit Chess
Mastering Chess Calculation: Reinforce your Chess Tactics and Strategy through effective Calculation processes
Boost Your Chess Tactics, Positional Play, and Opening Advantage with King's Indian Defense vs 1. d4 or 1. c4 or 1. Nf3
Master Your Mental Chessboard: Clear Visualization for Enhanced Strategy, Decision Making, and Game Analysis
Empower Your Chess with Artificial Intelligence(AI): Master Advanced Tactics, Strategy, Evaluations, Pattern Recognition
Learn Chess Principles to Navigate Well: Openings, Middlegame, Strategy, Tactics, Endgames, Art of War and Psychology
Create effective game strategies based on the elements of the position to help guide your overall game plans
Learn the Solid but Dynamic Caro-Kann Defence: Boost Strategies, Tactics, Important Plans and Key Positions vs. 1.e4
Learn Positional Chess: Keeping Control, Small Gradual Improvements, Manage Imbalances, Pawn Structures and Endgames
A surprise system after 1. e4 e5 2. Nc3 which reduces need to learn lots of theory for the Spanish Game (Ruy Lopez)
Elements and Ingredients of Winning Attacking Chess Strategies and Tactics. Checkmate ends the game.
Take the opponent by surprise - play 1. Nc3 and win against anything the opponent does
Winning Chess with Checkmate Patterns: Tactical Traps, Mating Nets, Signals & Thematic Grandmaster Finishes Explained
Chess Strategy and Tactics of arguably one of the strongest and most talented natural players of all time
Chess Strategy and Tactics of arguably one of the strongest and most talented natural players of all time
Learn the King's Indian Attack Opening System: Chess Tactics, Strategy, Positional Play, and Dynamic Attacking Chess
Learn About the Sicilian Defence: Explore Strategy, Tactics and Variations Tailored to Your Style and Improvement Goals
Learn the Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Exploring 1.b3 Tactics, Hypermodern Positional Strategies and Plans against any replies
Emanuel Lasker's most instructive games of Chess 1889-1899 - The Longest reigning World Chess Champion for 27 years
Win against the Sicilian Defence using the Smith-Morra Gambit and master Attacking Chess and Tactics in the process
Learn important strategies and tactics from Tigran Petrosian aka 'Iron Tigran' - the 9th World Chess Champion
Masterpieces of Strategy and Tactics which can be appreciated by studying the amazing games of Mikhail Tal
Learn important strategies and tactics from the genius of Paul Morphy - the unofficial world chess champion of his day
Learn How to Crush the Caro-Kann Defense: Surprise Moves, Strategies, Cunning Traps and Tactics to Secure Your Victory
Learn How To Crush the French Defence: Key Game Lessons with Tactics, Tricks, Traps, and Well Proven Winning Strategies
Train your ability to calculate, visualise and evaluate chess positions
Be able to play 1.d4 and win against anything your opponent does
Learn The Provocative Black Knights Tango: Provocative Strategies to Win Tactically vs. both 1.e4 and 1.d4 Openings
Master the essential pawn structures with instructive examples from the World chess champions
Find chess openings that are right for your personality, goals and interests and chess improvement needs generally
Learn about Bobby Fischer's Opening repertoire, tactics and common strategies from this period of Fischer's career
Masterpieces of Tactics and Strategy from American Chess Legend Bobby Fischer
Bobby Fischer successfully takes on the entire Soviet Chess Machine and became World Chess Champion in 1972
Chess is a timeless game of strategy, tactics, and intellect that has fascinated millions. Whether you are just starting out or looking to sharpen your advanced skills, Tryfon Gavriel’s structured chess courses are designed to guide you every step of the way on your journey to chess mastery.
Each course provides a thoughtfully crafted learning path, covering everything from the basic rules of chess to advanced strategic concepts and tactical motifs. These courses are designed to help players of all levels build solid foundations, improve calculation, and develop deep strategic understanding — all essential for winning more games.
With flexible learning options and engaging content, Tryfon’s courses fit a variety of learning styles and schedules.
Consider your current skill level, your preferred way of learning, and the areas you want to improve most. Tryfon’s courses are designed to accommodate a variety of goals and learning preferences, whether you like video lessons, written explanations, or interactive content.
Course pricing is transparent and competitive, with frequent updates to ensure you always have access to the latest chess insights.
Tryfon Gavriel, known in the chess community as "Kingscrusher," brings over 35 years of competitive playing experience and a peak ICC blitz rating of 2625. As a FIDE Candidate Master and British Regional Chess Master, Tryfon is deeply committed to helping players improve through carefully designed courses.
His teaching style combines clear explanations, enthusiasm, and a focus on practical skills that can be applied in every game.
Whether you’re aiming to win more games, compete at higher levels, or simply enjoy the rich world of chess, Tryfon Gavriel’s courses provide the perfect foundation. Browse the full course collection and take your first step toward becoming a stronger, smarter chess player.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kingscrusher’s courses.
Yes. Many of the courses are beginner-friendly and include step-by-step guidance.
The video lessons are hosted on Udemy and are also linked from ChessWorld.net course pages.
We suggest starting with opening principles or tactical basics before exploring deeper topics like sacrifices and endgames.
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.
Yes. All courses are personally created by Tryfon Gavriel (Kingscrusher), ensuring a consistent teaching style and carefully curated examples from his decades of experience.
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.
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.
Yes. Some courses are treated as ongoing projects and may be updated with new model games, bonus sections, or refined commentary over time.
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.
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.
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.
Access lessons 24/7, whether you're on a laptop, tablet, or phone. No scheduling required — true flexibility.
Pause, rewind, or rewatch difficult segments. No pressure to keep up with a class — learn your way.
Unlike live lessons, you can revisit key tactics or concepts any time — perfect for reinforcement.
Switch seamlessly between devices to continue learning wherever you are.
Learn whenever it suits your lifestyle without missing lessons.
Control your learning space for better focus and comfort.
Enjoy lifetime access to courses in most cases, for continuous improvement.
Make productive use of any free moments with bite-sized lessons.
Flexible learning lets you fit chess into your busy schedule.
Study without internet connection to maximize convenience.
Get a feel for course quality and teaching style before committing.
Revisit difficult concepts or refresh your memory easily.
Save time and money by learning from home.
Learn at your own pace without external pressures.
Explore different topics freely and as your curiosity guides you.
Consistent short study sessions yield lasting improvement.
No waiting; start learning immediately.
Courses are accessible globally, no matter where you live.
Break your study into manageable chunks without pressure.
Focus on what matters most to you at any given time.
Tryfon Gavriel (Kingscrusher) brings decades of experience and engaging analysis to every lecture.
Courses reflect deep chess knowledge and practical insights.
Courses guide you step-by-step through all skill levels.
Each lesson focuses on specific skills or concepts for measurable progress.
Learn what actually works in your games, not just abstract ideas.
Learn from classic and modern instructive games chosen for clarity.
Detailed explanations help you understand the why behind the moves.
Study masterpieces by Tal, Morphy, Fischer, and others.
Unique content reflecting Kingscrusher’s personal expertise.
Familiar format and presentation helps learners focus on content.
Benefit from fresh lessons and refined commentary over time.
Beginners and advanced players alike find value.
Train your mind to spot winning combinations fast.
Learn traps and pitfalls to watch out for.
Master popular and reliable opening systems.
Approaches developed over years of teaching success.
Balanced instruction for all facets of chess.
Discover unconventional yet effective ideas.
Strong base to ensure long-term progress.
Kingscrusher’s tone encourages consistent study and enjoyment.
A wide variety of courses to fit every skill level and interest.
Start chess with confidence and no prior knowledge required.
Targeted lessons to take your game to the next level.
Learn deep strategies from top-level play.
Understand the heart of strategic chess concepts.
Sharpen your attacking prowess with focused training.
Complete systems to confidently start every game.
Learn to attack dynamically and defend solidly.
Train your mental board for better move foresight.
Balanced exposure to timeless and contemporary ideas.
Diversify your openings with trusted approaches.
Master key techniques to close out games efficiently.
Stay ahead by knowing what to watch for.
Learn to think several moves ahead effectively.
Develop mindset skills for tournament success.
Excel even in fast-paced chess formats.
Leverage technology to improve smarter and faster.
Get ready for real competitive scenarios.
Learn by example from chess legends.
Adapt your skills to all common time controls.
Develop the ability to spot winning combinations quickly and accurately.
Build confidence with your first moves every game.
Sharpen your mental ability to evaluate positions swiftly.
Learn to assess strengths and weaknesses effectively.
Plan ahead with clarity and purpose.
Take advantage of subtle positional edges.
Convert advantages into victories reliably.
Play confidently across all phases of the game.
Recognize and eliminate costly mistakes.
Know when and how to trade pieces advantageously.
Capitalize on your opponent’s errors decisively.
Improve foresight to outmaneuver your opponent.
Stay ahead by anticipating and neutralizing dangers.
Maintain focus through complex and lengthy games.
Turn favorable positions into tangible results.
Finish games confidently with known mating nets.
Excel in blitz, rapid, and classical games alike.
Adjust your play dynamically for maximum effectiveness.
Make strong moves instinctively with experience.
Use mental strategies to gain a competitive edge.
Get expert instruction without the high price tag of in-person coaching.
Invest once and benefit indefinitely.
Learn from home, saving time and money.
All material is included digitally.
Affordable alternative to in-person lessons.
Learn from anywhere in the world.
Clear pricing and no surprise charges.
Take advantage of deals and promos.
Unique lessons crafted by Kingscrusher.
Revisit any topic anytime you wish.
High-quality learning at fraction of private lesson prices.
Courses are accessible through standard web browsers.
Make the most of your study hours.
Combine courses with books and apps for well-rounded study.
Instant access wherever you are online.
Affordable and flexible learning options.
Dive deep into multiple areas of chess for one price.
Save with occasional special offers.
Engage with fellow learners for motivation and help.
Build skills that improve your chess forever.