100 Moves to 2700 - Second Edition 

100 Moves to 2700 – The 2026 Edition

Where Ratings Hide the Truth

Most players know their rating — but not their actual chess profile.

A 2300 might calculate like a 2500 in tactical positions, then drop to 2100 when handling strategic imbalances.
A 2450 converts technical endgames at 2600 strength, but freezes in critical moments, playing more like 2250.

GM Alexey Dreev and GM Pier Luigi Basso built 100 Moves to 2700 – The 2026 Edition to expose these hidden discrepancies — turning vague self-assessment into concrete, actionable data about where your chess truly lives.

What’s New in the 2026 Edition

Following the success of their original 2025 edition, Dreev and Basso refined their diagnostic approach.

The 2026 version maintains the same proven structure — 100 positions divided into 20 training sessions — while introducing:

• Recalibrated evaluation metrics

• Updated position selection

• A closer reflection of contemporary high-level practice

Each session targets one of five critical skills:

• Opening precision — 20 positions

• Early middlegame accuracy (right after theory ends) — 20 positions

• Positional & strategic understanding — 20 positions

• Critical decision-making under pressure — 20 positions

• Technical endgame play — 20 positions

How the Training Works

Each session follows a strict, practical workflow:

1. Solve 5 exercises within 60 minutes

2. Check solutions in the dedicated database

3. Calculate your score using the provided methodology

4. Watch the corresponding video lesson for each position

This isn’t guesswork. It’s measurement.

Course Structure & Content

The course includes:

• 100 carefully selected positions

• Complete solution files

• A comprehensive PDF score sheet with detailed ELO performance interpretation

  • From 1400+ (foundational level)

  • To 2700+ (elite performance)

• Video instruction for all 100 exercises

In each video, the authors explain not only what the correct move is, but why strong players find it — and why weaker players miss it.

What the Score Actually Tells You

The performance scale offers precise differentiation at every level.

• A player scoring 150–199 points (estimated 1900–1999) receives targeted feedback on tactical awareness and plan-based thinking

• A player scoring 700–799 points (estimated 2500–2599) gains insight into the small refinements separating strong GMs from the elite tier

The real power lies in thematic scoring.

You may discover that you perform at 2500 in openings, but only 2200 in critical positions — instantly revealing where your training should focus.

Designed for One Purpose

This course is not entertainment.
It is measurement.

Solve. Measure. Improve. Repeat.

The 2026 Edition represents Dreev and Basso’s continued commitment to structured chess improvement through honest evaluation — not flattering illusions.

Get 100 Moves to 2700 – The 2026 Edition

Discover the rating your play truly deserves.