Follow a simple path designed for the 1000–1500 climb—no guesswork, just steady progress every week.
A low-theory, high-impact plan you can follow in 60 minutes a day to climb 200–500 Elo — without memorizing endless lines.

You’re not alone…


I’m International Master Yevhenii Yelisieiev. I’ve played chess for more than 20 years and coached adults for the last 10. I teach over 49,000 learners on YouTube, and my programs are rated 4.9/5. My passion is to help busy adult improvers make real progress without wasting hours on what doesn’t matter.
Many players pass 1000 Elo then get stuck around 1100–1400. The opening is fine. Then the plan fades. Small edges slip away. Time runs low and one move ruins a good game. It feels like hard work with random results.
The breakthrough was not more lines. It was a calmer mindset and a short check you can run on every move. A reliable way to think that keeps you active and safe. When you do that the blunders stop showing up. The next move becomes clear. Games feel quieter and under control.
Again and again students report the same shift. Fewer one-move mistakes. Stronger middlegames. Clean conversions in the endgame. Steady climbs of 100–500 Elo in a few months. Most important they say they know what to do next and they play with confidence.
This course is where that shift happens on purpose. A clear path for 60 days. Short lessons that fit in 60 minutes. A thinking process you can trust every game. Openings you can rely on for both colors. Support when you need it.
If you are busy and stuck on the 1000–1500 plateau you are not missing talent. You are missing a way to think that works every time. Follow the plan and you will feel it in your next games. Fewer blunders. Cleaner wins. Real confidence. Let’s get you to 1500 Elo.
A clear, time-friendly system for adults & seniors to build real skill, cut blunders, and win with confidence.
Follow a simple path designed for the 1000–1500 climb—no guesswork, just steady progress every week.
Train in 60 minutes a day (or a few focused sessions per week) and still see consistent rating gains.
Reliable systems with clear plans so you leave the opening calm and ready to take the initiative.
A short, repeatable check you can rely on every game to stay active, safe, and avoid one-move mistakes.
Know where to play and why — typical pawn breaks, attacking patterns, and simple ways to create pressure.
Turn small advantages into wins: improve the worst piece, create the second weakness, and trade at the right time.
Active king, passed pawns, and practical techniques you’ll actually use at this level.
Practice what matters, get feedback when you need it, and build habits that hold up under time pressure.
Revisit lessons as you climb and keep sharpening your game with future improvements to the course.
Activate your free month of live coaching once you join. Weekly lessons + recordings included.
Stay subscribed into your second month and unlock a private 1-on-1 lesson with me.
Ask questions anytime and get daily help from fellow players and the coaching team.
A ready schedule to keep your improvement rolling after the course ends.
I take all the risk. Try the Program for 14 days. Join one live lesson, explore the first modules, and put the ideas to work. If you don’t love it, email support@journeytograndmaster.com and I’ll refund you — no forms, no pressure, no hard feelings.
You can’t lose: either you gain a faster path to 1500 ELO, or you get your money back.
Collected from my current courses
Players around 1000–1500 Elo. If you’ve crossed 1000 and feel stuck near 1100–1400, this is for you. If you’re under ~900 Elo, start with the 1000 Elo Blueprint.
Many students gain 100–300 Elo in 6–10 weeks. Pace varies by starting level and consistency. The goal is a reliable thinking process so blunders drop, plans are clear, and results compound month after month.
The 1000→1500 ELO Blueprint is a one-time payment for lifetime access to the program.
Bonus: you can optionally activate your free month of Academy live lessons after purchase.
You get lifetime access to the 1000→1500 program (openings for both colors, practical middlegame plans, endgame essentials, and targeted drills).
If you activate Academy, you also get weekly live lessons (with replays included) and the private community for questions and feedback.
Live lessons run on a rotating weekly schedule (posted inside the course and via email). You can submit games even if you can’t attend live. All lessons have full replays.
About 60 minutes a day (or a few focused sessions per week) is ideal. The plan is built for busy players—short lessons, practical drills, and clear next steps.
No. The program is built around simple plans, repeatable structures, and decision-making under time pressure—so you don’t freeze when your opponent deviates.
You get instant access to the Blueprint program.
On the next page, you’ll also be able to activate your free month of Academy live lessons (optional).
Your Blueprint course access is a one-time purchase, so you keep it.
If you activate Academy and later cancel, Academy access (live lessons, new replays, community support) ends at the end of your current billing period.
Yes. You’re covered by a 14-day 100% money-back guarantee.
To be eligible, you must activate the free month and attend at least one live lesson within your 14-day refund window (waived if no live lesson occurs during that window).
If you don’t feel clearly more confident and organized, email support@journeytograndmaster.com within 14 days for a full refund.