This September, Modern Chess celebrates its 10th anniversary by launching the first-ever interactive challenge. Seven top grandmasters present their unique repertoires against the London System and Jobava London. You decide who advances — and who becomes the ultimate champion.
The winner’s final course (25 Nov) is free for everyone who votes in both rounds.
Three simple steps to join the challenge and decide who advances.
We release London & Jobava London — 7 Repertoires for Black. Every buyer receives a unique voting code.
Use your unique code here to vote who advances. Community voting decides the top three.
Results are announced live on YouTube. The finalists create the next repertoires — and the winner releases a free course for voters.
Seven challengers. Fourteen weapons. Each fighting for your vote.
Join us live on YouTube for results and expert commentary.
YouTube LiveFinal results, analysis and celebration of the champion.
YouTube LivePrepared by seven top grandmasters.
You decide who advances at each step.
Winner’s course on 25 Nov is free if you voted in both rounds.
Every customer who gets the course released on 01 Sep receives a unique code tied to their purchase.
Yes. If you vote in both rounds (Sep & Oct), you’ll receive free access to the winner’s course published on 25 Nov 2025.
Yes. The YouTube live shows (16 Sep & 16 Oct) will be available for replay.