ChessGoals

ChessGoals is a data-driven chess improvement platform created by National Master Matt Jensen, a statistician and coach with over 25 years of experience. Jensen earned his NM title at age 29 as an adult learner, making him uniquely qualified to help players who picked up chess later in life. The platform combines analytics, structured study plans, and community support to help players reach their rating goals.

The core offering is a set of personalized 12-week study plans. You select a plan based on your current rating, and it provides day-by-day instructions on what to study and for how long. Plans are crafted manually by Jensen, not auto-generated. Premium options include weekly coaching check-ins. There is also a free tier with blog posts, a downloadable study plan worksheet, and a rating gain calculator.

One of ChessGoals' most popular tools is the Rating Comparison Calculator, which maps ratings across Chess.com, Lichess, USCF, and FIDE. This has become a go-to reference for players trying to understand how their online ratings translate to over-the-board play. The site also hosts a ChessGoals Club on Chess.com where adult improvers can track progress and stay motivated together.

ChessGoals is built for adult improvers, specifically those rated between beginner and intermediate who want a structured, data-backed path forward. If you are tired of random studying and want a system, this is worth a look.