🏆 Shortlisted for Best New Author of 2021 🏆
Michiel Abeln is a FIDE Master and author from the Netherlands.
Though a senior leader in the corporate world by profession, FM Abeln is always keen to include plenty of time for his passion of chess. Not only is he an active player himself, he is also a certified trainer and author. His passion for the game really shines in his masterpiece book, The Anand Files, where he offers a detailed look into the life of a World Champion as he prepares for his matches, complete with in-depth interviews with top pros.
His knack for chess education is naturally a perfect fit for Chessable. In his debut course, FM Abeln explains how to play the aggressive Leningrad Dutch, an opening where you can learn about the game as a whole - and have a lot of fun doing it. Not content with only teaching the moves, FM Abeln is meticulous in explaining the nuances of the moves, general chess strategy, and how masters of all ratings harness the power of the opening and turn it into a win.
We are sure you will appreciate his thorough style in the course. Check it out below and stay tuned for more from this master player and trainer:
