About
ChessMood is a premium online chess improvement platform founded and led by Grandmasters, including GM Avetik and GM Gabuzyan. With over 8 years in operation and more than 3,000 active students logging over 1,000,000 total watched hours, it has established itself as one of the most trusted chess learning communities online. The platform delivers 500+ hours of step-by-step video courses across all phases of the game — openings, middlegames, and endgames — updated weekly and designed for players rated between 1,000 and 2,700 online. Unlike generic chess sites, every piece of content is produced exclusively by certified Grandmasters, ensuring high instructional quality and consistency. Beyond courses, ChessMood offers live streams and webinars where GMs demonstrate the same opening repertoires they teach, showing how they work against players of all skill levels. A dedicated community forum lets members get direct answers from the Grandmaster team, while level-specific study plans guide each student through an optimized improvement roadmap. Hand-picked daily puzzles and inspiring student success stories round out the experience. ChessMood is ideal for self-directed chess learners who want structured, Grandmaster-quality instruction without the cost of one-on-one coaching. It offers a free account to get started, with full access unlocked through a paid membership.
Key Features
- 500+ Hours of GM Video Courses: Access an extensive library of step-by-step courses covering openings, middlegames, and endgames, all created and updated weekly by certified Grandmasters.
- Live Streams & Webinars: Watch Grandmasters demonstrate the exact opening repertoires taught in courses against players of all skill levels in real-time interactive sessions.
- Direct GM Forum Support: Post questions about courses, difficult positions, or missed opportunities in the community forum and receive answers directly from the Grandmaster team.
- Level-Specific Study Plans: Follow personalized, rating-appropriate improvement roadmaps designed to guide students through the most impactful content in the right sequence.
- Daily Puzzles: Sharpen tactical vision with hand-picked daily puzzles curated for consistent mental fitness and pattern recognition development.
Use Cases
- A club player rated 1,400 who has plateaued wants a structured plan to reach 1,800 using GM-guided courses and study plans.
- A tournament competitor looking to build a complete, deeply explained opening repertoire with Grandmaster-level guidance.
- A chess beginner who wants to learn foundational openings, tactics, and endgames in a step-by-step, organized format.
- An intermediate player who has tried books and YouTube but wants direct access to GMs to get personalized answers to specific chess questions.
- A chess enthusiast who wants to stay motivated through a supportive community, daily puzzles, and live GM events alongside self-paced study.
Pros
- All Content by Real Grandmasters: Every course, article, and live session is produced exclusively by certified GMs, guaranteeing a level of quality and accuracy rarely found on other platforms.
- Complete Learning Ecosystem: Combines structured courses, live events, a community forum, and daily puzzles into one cohesive improvement system rather than scattered standalone resources.
- Wide Rating Range Coverage: Courses are designed for players rated 1,000–2,700 online, making the platform useful from beginner club players all the way to advanced competitors.
- Consistently Updated Content: Courses and opening repertoires are updated weekly, keeping material relevant against evolving modern chess theory and trends.
Cons
- Chess-Only Focus: The platform is exclusively dedicated to chess improvement, making it irrelevant to learners interested in other games or general education topics.
- Full Access Requires Paid Subscription: While a free account is available, the full 500+ hour course library and all premium features are locked behind a paid membership plan.
- Not AI-Powered: ChessMood relies on human Grandmaster instruction rather than AI-driven personalization or adaptive learning engines found on some competing platforms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is ChessMood best suited for?
ChessMood is designed for chess players of all levels rated between 1,000 and 2,700 online who want structured, Grandmaster-quality instruction to improve their game without the cost of private coaching.
Are all courses really made by Grandmasters?
Yes. Unlike many chess sites that mix instructor quality, ChessMood exclusively features content created by certified Grandmasters, ensuring consistent instructional depth and accuracy.
What do I get with a free account?
A free ChessMood account provides access to select introductory content, daily puzzles, and the community forum. Full access to all 500+ hours of courses requires a paid membership.
How often is new content added?
ChessMood updates its courses and opening repertoires on a weekly basis, ensuring students have access to fresh material and theory that keeps pace with modern chess developments.
Can I interact directly with the Grandmasters?
Yes. Members can ask course-related questions and get direct answers from the Grandmaster team via the community forum, and interact live during streams and webinars.
