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TheChessWorld (thechessworld.com) is a chess instruction site that publishes articles, guides, and video courses aimed at players who want to improve their game. Its own description states that it "offers many articles and lessons that will help you to learn chess and improve the skills of the game of chess." The content is organized around practical improvement rather than news or tournament coverage, so it is most useful if you are looking for training material you can apply to your own games.
What kind of content does it publish?
The site's homepage groups material under headings such as Chess Tips, Articles and Guides, with topic areas including Openings Ideas, Middlegame Advice, Endgame Strategies, Training Tips, and Chess Mastery Series. Recent posts illustrate the range:
- Planning and decision-making — "How to Make a Plan in Chess – Free Course" addresses the common club-player problem of reaching a playable position and not knowing what to do next.
- Piece improvement — "The Art of Piece Improvement with GM Marian Petrov" frames the task as finding your worst piece and fixing it.
- Responding to passive play — "How to Punish Passive Play with GM Marian Petrov" deals with the situation where your opponent makes a quiet move and you have no forced reply.
- Training methodology — "5 Tips to Build Your Own Chess Training Program" and "10 Ways to Improve Your Calculation Skills" cover how to structure study rather than a specific opening or tactic.
- Tournament preparation — "Tournament Preparation: Complete Guide" by IM Zaur Tekeyev covers getting ready for an event.
A recurring theme is the gap between knowing opening moves and knowing what to do afterward — several pieces are built around that exact problem.
Who writes the material?
Posts are attributed to named authors, including titled players. Examples from the site's own listings include GM Marian Petrov, WGM Raluca Sgircea, IM Renier Castellanos, and IM Zaur Tekeyev, alongside the site's founder/editor Yury Markushin. That mix means you can expect both titled-player instructional content and general improvement articles.
Free content vs. TCW Academy
The site distinguishes between regular articles and courses labeled [TCW Academy]. Free courses are explicitly marked as such — for instance, "How to Make a Plan in Chess – Free Course." Academy courses, such as the GM Marian Petrov series, are presented as a separate offering. The available site information does not list prices or state whether an account or login is required, so check the individual course page for current access terms rather than assuming anything about cost.
Is it a good fit for you?
| If you are... | TheChessWorld is likely useful for |
|---|---|
| A club player who develops pieces but then stalls | Planning, middlegame, and "what now?" content |
| Looking for a structured study routine | Training-program and calculation articles |
| Preparing for a tournament | The tournament preparation guide |
| A beginner wanting to learn the rules | Less targeted — the material assumes you already play |
| Seeking live news or game databases | Not a fit — the focus is instruction |
How to use it
Start with the topic area that matches your weakest phase of the game (openings, middlegame, or endgame), read one article, and apply it in your next few games before moving on. The site's own training articles make the same point: reviewing games and studying openings only helps if you connect it to your own play. If a free course covers your problem, work through it first; treat Academy courses as a next step once you know which specific skill you want to develop.