Chess Academy
Structured Training for Serious Players
Every month: Strategy + Tactics + Openings + Guided Practice + Community
💡 12 live lectures per month
📋 Training plan
🧩 Thematic exercises
📈 Opening trends
HOW IT WORKS
Strategy Wednesday
Deep lectures on strategic concepts
Tactical Thursday
Sharpen your calculation skills
Repertoire Builder
Build your powerful opening repertoire
Guided Practice
Solve exercises and analyze positions
Opening Radar
Modern opening ideas and practical novelties
Inside Your Games
GM analyzes 15 member games for key lessons & mistakes
CURRENT MONTH
ACADEMY TIMELINE
Chess Academy - July 2026
This July, the Modern Chess Academy advances all four pillars: GM Papaioannou turns to the typical endgames of the French Defense, GM Dhopade trains strategic calculation and long variations, IM Baumegger opens a new Elements of Positional Play cycle in Guided Practice, and GM Grigorov completes the six-month Opening Builder with the final theoretical stage of the 1.Nf3 repertoire. Alongside them run Opening Radar with GM Cheparinov, deep analysis of members' own games in Inside Your Games, and the Mentorship Program — one connected, month-to-month training system rather than a collection of separate lessons. A single month of membership unlocks all of it, live and on demand.
Chess Academy - June 2026
The four pillars of the Academy continue in June, each advancing into its next stage. Strategy Wednesday addresses typical endgames in the London, Torre, and Trompowsky. Tactical Thursday trains calculation in defense and visualization, while Repertoire Builder enters the theoretical phase of the Opening Builder project.
Chess Academy - May 2026
May is endgame month at Modern Chess Academy. Three of four pillars converge on the same skill cluster — Sicilian endgames with GM Papaioannou, endgame calculation with GM Dhopade, and the fundamentals of calculation with IM Baumegger. Repertoire Builder advances into the English Opening.
WHAT MEMBERS ARE SAYING
With the abundance of content on the internet nowadays, it is not easy for an adult chess improver to find the right resources. Luckily, there is the Modern Chess Academy—a monthly training system covering every aspect of the game, including 1-on-1 coaching with one of the mentors. I joined the Academy in July 2025, and I can clearly see my improvement since then. I am currently performing about 150 rating points above my level and have a much better understanding of the game, thanks to Mr. Grigorov, all the coaches, and the structured training with high-quality lessons. — John, 2181
I've been a member of the Modern Chess Academy for about a year, and it's been my best chess investment. The Strategy Wednesday and Tactical Thursday sessions are always well-prepared, practical, and full of ideas you won't find in books. GM Papaioannou's lessons have directly improved my over-the-board results, while GM Dhopade's sessions bring sharp and useful tactical insights. What I particularly value is the interactive format and the focus on real understanding—especially in Opening Radar, where ideas, not just moves, are explained, and questions come directly from members. All sessions are recorded, so nothing is ever missed. My favorite feature, however, is the mentorship. The one-on-one sessions (with GM Grigorov) make the experience truly personalized. Analyzing my own games and receiving targeted advice has helped me identify patterns, improve decision-making, and even score important wins in tournaments. Considering both the high-quality lectures and the personal mentorship, the Academy offers exceptional value—far beyond what you would expect for the price. — Jim, 1736
My personal experience with Modern Chess has been absolutely fantastic! This platform gives you everything you need to improve—high-level files, video content, and a strong foundation in strategy and calculation, along with excellent personal mentorship (included in the Academy). The courses are very affordable, often with great discounts, and the quality is outstanding. The authors at Modern Chess are extremely strong and provide top-level analysis and ideas. Modern Chess is by far the best platform for chess players, and I would recommend it to anyone who is serious about improving their game. — David, 2219
