What is Play like the Masters on ChessWorld?

Play like the Masters is an interactive feature that lets members step into the shoes of famous chess masters, predict their moves, and learn from their games.

How does Play like the Masters work?

You try to predict the master's next move in a chosen game. You get up to three attempts per move before being shown the correct continuation. This encourages active learning rather than passive observation.

What games can I try with this feature?

You can choose from the ChessWorld Masters Collection of over 2 million games, including famous encounters like Karpov vs Kasparov. Quick Pick links make it easy to get started.

Does ChessWorld track my scores?

Yes. Your correct and incorrect predictions are logged, and you can compare scores with other members. If you wish, you can hide your results and retry games.

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The best way to learn is by doing. "Play Like the Masters" is an interactive training feature that challenges you to guess the moves in historic Grandmaster games. Receive instant feedback on your choices and align your strategic thinking with the legends of the game, turning passive study into active improvement.

🔥 Model insight: To play like a master, you must think like one. Guessing moves is hard if you don't know the plan. Learn the strategic plans masters use to predict their moves correctly.

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Why Try Play like the Masters?

Learn Actively: Predict moves instead of just watching them unfold.
Improve Your Style: Explore similarities between your approach and famous Masters, from aggressive to positional play.
Interactive Training: Retry until you get the correct move and build deeper understanding.
Inspirational Examples: Study celebrated encounters like Karpov vs Kasparov.

How It Works

Each game offers two modes:

View Mode: Simply play through the game to study it move by move.
Puzzle Mode: Predict the Master’s next move with up to three attempts before being shown the solution.

🎯 Interactive Learning

You are encouraged to think at every turn, not just passively observe. This active engagement helps strengthen your chess intuition.

🔎 Finding Games

Use the Masters Collection to search by player, opening, or event. Or get started quickly with the 10 Quick Pick links showing games you haven’t yet tried.

📊 Scores & Logs

Your prediction scores are recorded so you can compare yourself with other members. Multiple wrong tries are logged privately, and you can reset or hide scores if you wish.

Frequently Asked Questions

❓ Can Guest Members use Play like the Masters?

No. This feature is exclusive to Full Members.

❓ What if I want to retry a game?

You can replay any game and reset your scores if you want to practice again without public records.

❓ Can I learn openings from this feature?

Yes. By playing through games of your favourite Masters, you can discover opening lines that fit your style and add them to your repertoire.

👉 With Play like the Masters, ChessWorld transforms classic games into interactive training tools, making learning both fun and effective.

🔗 Related features: Masters Collection | Create Game Collections | Import PGN

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