JOURNEY TOGRANDMASTER

CHESS TRAINING FOR ADULT IMPROVERS

Understand your chess.
Enjoy getting stronger.

Hi, I’m Yevhenii, an International Master and chess coach.

I help you understand what to do, why it works, and how to use it in your own games. Clear ideas. Practical decisions. One step at a time.

New to chess, returning after a break, or ready to break a plateau? You’re welcome here.

International Master Yevhenii Yelisieiev
YOUR COACHIM Yevhenii YelisieievLearn the thinking behind the moves.

START WITH YOUR GAME

Where do you feel stuck?

You don’t need to learn everything at once. Choose the problem you most want to solve.

YOUR NEXT STEP

Training with a purpose.

Find the program that fits your game.
Explore its full page when you’re ready.

OPENINGS

Opening Mastery

Know what to do when your opponent leaves the theory.

Learn a repertoire for White and Black through the ideas behind the moves. Understand where your pieces belong and how to continue into the middlegame.

  • Reach familiar positions with a clear purpose.
  • Respond to unexpected moves with understanding.
  • Spend less time guessing what comes next.
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CALCULATION

Calculation Course

See the mistake before you make it.

You spot the threat as soon as you let go of the piece. Train a more deliberate thinking process so you check your opponent’s replies before committing.

  • Notice threats and loose pieces sooner.
  • Look beyond the first move that seems good.
  • Calculate with a calmer, clearer process.
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COMPLETE IMPROVEMENT

1000 ELO Complete Blueprint

Build foundations you can trust in your own games.

You know the rules, but your games still feel unpredictable. Connect the opening, middlegame and endgame with a structured approach to better decisions.

  • Check what your opponent is threatening.
  • Give your moves a purpose.
  • Build a consistent training routine.
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COMPLETE IMPROVEMENT

1000–1500 ELO Complete Blueprint

Move beyond the basics with a clear next step.

You have learned the foundations, but progress has slowed. Develop your planning, calculation and positional understanding instead of collecting disconnected tips.

  • Find plans when there is no obvious tactic.
  • Sharpen your calculation and decisions.
  • Connect what you study to what you play.
Explore the 1000–1500 ELO Blueprint

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FROM THE PEOPLE LEARNING WITH ME

Clearer thinking. More confidence.

Benedikt Huber
“This course helped me massively with clear lines and clear ideas that help in the middlegame, using only minimal amounts of theory.”
Patrick Schmidt
“This course made it very clear what to actually do to improve.”
Cathleen Rackley
“IM Yevhenii has shown me what I need to look for during the game and the steps to think about before moving.”
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LEARN WITH ME REGULARLY

Let me be your chess coach.

Journey to Grandmaster Academy

Send me your games, and let’s look at your chess together. In our live group lessons, I personally analyze members’ games in depth: the key decisions, the missed opportunities, and the thinking behind the mistakes.

My goal is for you to understand why you keep running into the same problems and know exactly what to work on next. Ask me questions, get guidance on your own chess, and learn from the games of other adult improvers too.

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GET TO KNOW MY APPROACH

Start with something useful. For free.

Get your Kit inside the Journey to Grandmaster community, then explore the learning area and meet other chess improvers.

OPENINGS

Free Opening Kit

Two reliable openings for White and Black, with a simpler way to start learning them.

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THINKING & CALCULATION

Free Calculation Kit

Start building the habit of checking your opponent’s threats before choosing your move.

Get the Calculation Kit →

Not sure where to start?

Tell me your approximate rating and what usually goes wrong in your games. I’ll help you choose a sensible next step.

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