iChess
Chess Video Courses from Top GMs
iChess is one of the most recognized names in online chess education. Founded in 2011 by Freddy Lansky and William Stewart as OnlineChessLessons.net, the platform grew into a massive library of over 2,000 hours of premium video content taught by world-class Grandmasters and coaches.
The platform became famous for its Empire Chess DVD series, launched in 2012, which became the most popular chess DVD series of the 21st century with 117 courses and over 320 hours of content. Instructors include GM Damian Lemos, IM Valeri Lilov, FM Sebastian Fell, and guest appearances from GM Judit Polgar, GM Simon Williams, GM Ivan Sokolov, and GM Sam Shankland.
iChess courses are now available exclusively through Chessable, which uses MoveTrainer technology with spaced repetition and interactive quizzes. The iChess YouTube channel, with nearly 90,000 subscribers and about 1,000 videos, remains one of the top chess education channels. Content is also available in Spanish, German, and French.
Key Features
- Over 2,000 hours of premium video courses
- Courses taught by top GMs and titled players
- Empire Chess series with 320+ hours of content
- Free chess lessons on YouTube
- Content available in 4 languages
- Now integrated with Chessable MoveTrainer technology
- Covers openings, tactics, strategy, and endgames
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