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.