Chess Duels

...The sudden disappearance of an American hero...
...Suspicious car “accidents” with a Soviet defector...
...The civil war of a major international organization...

No, it’s not the plot of a James Bond movie or blockbuster action film. It’s chess history.

Grandmaster Yasser Seirawan was there for it all, and oh, does he have some stories to tell!

The renowned American author and chess commentator is bringing his historical masterpiece Chess Duels to Chessable in a course you don’t want to miss.

Immerse Yourself in the History of Chess Like Never Before

In Chess Duels, GM Seirawan offers riveting tales of his encounters with the most brilliant chess players the world has known. You’ll learn about the world champions of modern chess history as they were both over the board and away from the board. GM Seirawan allows us a deep look into not only the playing styles of world champions like Bobby Fischer, Mikhail Tal, Anatoly Karpov, and Boris Spassky, but also insights into their larger-than-life personalities through amusing anecdotes and recollections.

With his celebrated reputation in the chess community, GM Seirawan offers a unique perspective and commentary on major events and figures in chess history. You’ll get behind-the-scenes information like you wouldn’t anywhere else. He covers:

♚ The disappearance and return of Bobby Fischer
♚ What it’s like to prepare for a world championship match with Victor Korchnoi
♚ Garry Kasparov’s split and reunification with FIDE
♚ And other unbelievable stories about the top chess players of the 20th century

And by upgrading to video, you'll get exclusive footage found only on Chessable, where Yasser tells some of his most interesting tales not in the book. And over the 30+ hours of video content, you'll get Yasser's most vivid descriptions on what the world champions were really like.

Duel the World Champions Yourself

But the best part is, with Chessable’s MoveTrainer®, you can now duel the world champions yourself. After a fascinating introduction of each world champion, GM Seirawan presents some of his own games against the best of the best with descriptive and insightful annotations. You’ll learn his thought process and the psychology of playing a world champion, along with important strategic concepts every chess player should know. You can then practice the moves and learn how to apply world champion technique in your own games.

Treat yourself to a break from your opening and endgame studies for a bit, and step inside the rich history of our game. Get Chess Duels today!