Chess Courses and Certifications

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Everything You Need to Know About Chess

15 ratings

This playlist includes four videos, designed to give every aspiring chess player the "one chess lesson of their life" if they were only to get one. Start with the Openings video, move onto Tactics & Strategy, lean about Endgames, and then Bring it All To…

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Garry Kasparov Teaches Chess

Through detailed lessons, including his favorite openings and advanced tactics, you will develop the instincts and philosophy to become a stronger player.

• MasterClass
• 7 hours 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available

Kids Learn Chess the Fun & Easy Way!

2660 ratings at Udemy

Become a chess player and better thinker through a series of fun animated chess lessons.

• Udemy
• 2 hours 40 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

The Complete Guide to Chess Tactics

1696 ratings at Udemy

Learn Chess Tactics, Calculation and Pattern recognition skills that enable you to create beautiful winning combinations

• Udemy
• 21 hours 48 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Complete Chess Training by a Chess Grandmaster

1369 ratings at Udemy

Learn how strong players find powerful chess moves quickly, applying practical principles such as "to take is a mistake" and "offense is the best defense" in your own games.

• Udemy
• 1 hour 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Learn to Play Chess: from a Novice to a Fierce Competitor

1337 ratings at Udemy

The easiest and fastest way to learn chess - covering all the fundamentals plus how to gain an upper hand from the start

• Udemy
• 3 hours 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Chess For Beginners Private (Ages 8-11) (Live Online)

Unlock the secrets of chess as your child discovers the fundamentals, strategies, and tactics in this engaging course at Young Gates.

• CourseHorse
• 5 hours
• Self-Paced
• $150.00

How to Play Chess: Lessons from an International Master

352 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Whether you're a novice or a seasoned player, these 24 lessons on gameplay and strategies will boost your skills and turn you into a more formidable chess player.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 37 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available

Checkmate Patterns for Beginners - Full Chess Tutorial

Learn chess notation and fundamental checkmate patterns, including back-rank, Anastasia’s, smothered, and Opera mates.

• freeCodeCamp
• 44 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Chess Vibes

Top 18 Attacking Principles-Concepts in Chess - How to Attack Correctly - How to Sacrifice Pieces

Learn 18 practical attacking principles in chess, including development, open lines, sacrifices, forcing moves, and checkmate patterns.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

ChessBase India

Grandmaster Chess - Garry Kasparov vs Vishy Anand, 1995 - The Evans Gambit

Garry Kasparov analyzes his 1995 Evans Gambit victory against Vishy Anand, engaging comedians in a chess quiz while sharing insights on strategy, memorable moments, and his chess learning platform.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 42 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How to Play Chess - Learn All the Rules of the Royal Game

Master chess fundamentals with comprehensive rules covering piece movements, special moves like castling and en passant, check/checkmate scenarios, and board setup.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Chess Vibes

Interactive Follow Along Chess Exercises to Improve

Analyze three chess positions, compare your candidate moves with other players, and test your decisions against Stockfish.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Chess Vibes

Chess Terms That Every Chess Player Should Know

Learn 75 essential chess terms, from algebraic notation and pawn structures to tactical motifs, time controls, titles, and opening concepts.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

ChessBase India

Chess Classics You Must Know - Karpov vs Korchnoi, 1974 - The Dragon Without Fire

Analyze Karpov–Korchnoi’s 1974 Sicilian Dragon game through ten questions on prophylaxis, attacking plans, calculation, and positional decisions.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video