4.8
out of 5
stars, based on 653 user ratings across all courses.
Alex Belsley is a PhD candidate in Quantum Physics and one of Chessable’s most prolific authors with over a dozen top-rated courses.
Over the last 10 years, he has won numerous youth tournaments, gold medals at university championships and recently became the Bristol Chess Champion.
Alex is known to produce practical and ambitious opening repertoires full of innovative analysis. With access to top-notch hardware and extensive experience as an analyst, his recommendations are always at the cutting-edge of opening theory.
When preparing a course, Alex draws on years of experience teaching graduate-level Physics courses at some of the world’s top universities. He is renowned for having a unique ability to make complex topics accessible to club players.
Alex has helped thousands of Chessable users enhance their practical results and enjoyment of the game. As a result, his courses have garnered rave reviews and received various awards.
Club-player favorites include The Scandinavian Supercharged and The Best Chess Moves of All Time. The latter was voted the Best Tactics Course of 2021 and awarded first prize in the inaugural Create Your Own Course competition.
Alex has worked as a second for several titled players and is currently an opening analyst for two grandmasters.
Chess Ratings
2220 ECF 2100 FIDE
Courses published
Beat 1. d4 systems
for Black
The Ruy Lopez Rebooted
for White
The Best Chess Moves of All Time
for Both
The Scandinavian Supercharged!
for Black
The Complete Open Spanish for Black
for Black
V for von Hennig-Schara: Black's Best Gambit against 1. d4
for Black
Crush the Pirc, Modern & Philidor!
for White
Beat the Petroff & Others
for White
Tackle the French: A practical repertoire with 3. Bd3
