Specialise in What You Love! Research shows that masters often specialise in specific openings, so they can consistently reach positions they are comfortable with and excel at. This set of specialised openings is called an opening repertoire. Whether you're a fan of aggressive attacks or solid defences, understanding opening theories deeply will help you improve your game. On this website, you can find the openings that lead to positions you love, so you can build a robust opening repertoire that maximises your strengths, and prepare yourself for any opponent.
Learn from the Masters! Watch experts break down classic and modern games, explaining their thought processes, strategies, and tactics. By watching these videos, you'll gain a deeper understanding of key concepts, improve your decision-making skills, and learn how to think like a pro. Research has shown that observing expert performance can significantly enhance learning outcomes, making commentary videos a valuable resource for improving your game.
Train with Positions That Truly Matter! As you explore your favourite openings with our Opening Explorer, you'll now also get puzzles generated from actual games that used those openings. These puzzles are designed to help you recognise typical tactics and key ideas in real positions that arise from the openings you love. It's a focused, practical way to sharpen your instincts, improve your decision-making, and make your learning experience even more powerful — and fun!