Dr. Mike Chess
I'm a 2,000 Elo online chess player from the United States. In 2024 I got back into online chess after a long break from the game, and went from 1,100 Elo to 2,000+ Elo in just 7 months. Now, I help serious online chess players destroy their old rating plateaus, learn how to think like a top 1% online player, and skyrocket their online rating to 1,000 - 2,000+ Elo (just like I did myself).
On this channel I share my insights from:
-Analyzing hundreds of professional chess games featuring Magnus Carlsen and other top grandmasters
-Playing thousands of chess games at the 2000+ Elo level, including how I actually "think" during my games
-Teaching hundreds of online chess players who often gain 100 - 400+ Elo in their first 30 days with me
...And more. My mission is spread the joy of chess with as many people around the world as I possibly can, and to inspire others to reach their true potential as online chess players - just as I strive to do myself.
Dr. Mike Chess
40 Hours Left To Join Dr. Mike Chess Pro At The Lowest Price Ever!
We’re in the final stretch.
If you’ve been telling yourself:
“I’ll join later…”“I’m not ready yet…”“I’ll wait for a sign…”
This is that sign.
The Black Friday founding member price disappears Dec 1st. After that, it goes up, and keeps rising.
Join here --> www.skool.com/drmikechess
Join now, and you get:
🔥 20% OFF
🔥 Lifetime founding member pricing
🔥 Access to me 24/7 inside the community
Plus all the usual benefits:
✔️ 4 weekly live coaching calls
✔️ Weekly game-review video with personalized feedback
✔️ Full opening repertoires (White + Black)
✔️ A step-by-step improvement curriculum
✔️ Rating accountability
✔️ 24/7 support
If you want direct access to me, with a lifetime discounted price (it will never be this cheap again!), now is your chance.
Don’t wait until you’re 150 points further behind.
See you inside 🔥
Join here --> www.skool.com/drmikechess
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Dr. Mike Chess
🚨 We are LIVE - Black Friday Founding Member Launch (20% Off)
It’s officially here.
After helping thousands of players through YouTube and this community… I’m opening Dr. Mike Chess Pro, the complete training system designed to take you to 2000+ Elo.
For Black Friday weekend only (First 100 members):
🔥 20% OFF
🔥 Lowest price it will ever be
🔥 Bonus: Founding member status
🔥 Bonus: Private Q&A during launch weekend
🔥 Bonus: A Free 30-min 1:1 coaching session (First 10 people)
🔥 Bonus: “First 20” rating audit (your game reviewed personally)
Inside, you get:
✔️ 4 weekly live coaching calls
✔️ Weekly game-review video with personalized feedback
✔️ Full opening repertoires (White + Black)
✔️ A step-by-step improvement curriculum
✔️ Rating accountability
✔️ 24/7 support
If you show up, you improve.
Founding Member window closes Dec 1st or once we hit 100 members (whichever comes first).
👉 Click HERE to join at the launch price: www.skool.com/drmikechess
P..S. Congratulations to @Derek Montero from our free Skool community for winning the competition! You will be contacted with info on your prizes.
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Dr. Mike Chess
Happy Thanksgiving!
Quick heads up:The giveaway winner will now be announced tomorrow.
Today is for family, food, relaxing, and being present, so I wanted to give everyone the space to enjoy it.
It also gives a bit more room for anyone who still wants to enter.
Winner drops tomorrow, along with a small bonus surprise I have planned.
Enjoy your day and see you soon!
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Dr. Mike Chess
How I finally broke through 2000 Elo
I started just like most players.
1,100 Elo.Losing games I should’ve won.Stuck. Confused. Trying everything except the right things.
What changed?
I stopped studying randomly and built a system:
✔️ Mapped-out opening files
✔️ Tactical drilling that targeted my actual weaknesses
✔️ Intentional game reviews
✔️ A training plan I could repeat every week
That system took me to 2000+ in 7 months.And now I’m teaching it to others.
If you’re tired of plateauing, you don’t need more “chess content.”
You need a process.
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Dr. Mike Chess
Why most players stay stuck under 1500 Elo
Most amateur chess players try to improve by:
❌ Playing more games
❌ Watching more YouTube
❌ Hoping “something clicks”
The problem?
Random study creates random habits.
That’s why you blunder the same way…
Lose winning positions…
And get stuck at the same rating for months.
What actually works is strategic training:
✔️ A consistent opening system
✔️ Targeted tactics
✔️ Reviewing your own games
That’s how I went from 1100 → 2000+ in 7 months.
If you want to escape the plateau, start thinking like a chess player who trains, not one who hopes.
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Dr. Mike Chess
Quick question for chess players 👇
What’s your MAIN strategy to improve your rating right now?
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Dr. Mike Chess
🚨 The Giveaway Is LIVE (Pro Community Access + 1:1 Coaching)
To celebrate my free chess community reaching over 1,000 members, and the upcoming launch of my new paid community...
I’m giving away:
🎁 1-Month access to my new premium chess community
🎁 A free 1-hr 1:1 coaching session with me
Yes, everything. Free.
To enter the giveaway:
1️⃣ Like this post
2️⃣ Comment “2000 Elo”
3️⃣ (Optional) Share your current rating
Winner announced this coming Thursday.
Good luck, and thank you for being part of this journey with me 🙏♟️
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Dr. Mike Chess
Something BIG is coming…
I’ve been quietly building something for the past few weeks…
And it’s finally almost ready.
If you’ve been stuck at the same rating…
Losing games you know you should have won…
Or improving way slower than you should…
This might be the biggest thing I’ve ever made.
More details tomorrow. 👀
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Dr. Mike Chess
Announcement - I am now offering free 30-minute coaching calls to the public.
Book your free 1-on-1 coaching call with me here:
calendly.com/drmikejansen/free
These calls are designed to help you improve your chess. We can use this call to do one of the following:
1. Review 1-2 of your latest games
2. Play 1-2 training games vs me
3. Answer any chess questions you have
People who work with me make screaming fast progress. This is not my opinion - have a look at the testimonials at drmikechess.com for proof (I have many students gaining 100 - 400+ Elo in 30 days).
I have never done this before, and I don't know how long I will offer these for.
Book your free 1-on-1 coaching call with me here:
calendly.com/drmikejansen/free
-Mike
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Dr. Mike Chess
Have you ever SACKED the Queen on Move 8?
Well Magnus Carlsen did EXACTLY that in this crazy match against GM Anish Giri!
Check it out here 👇
https://youtu.be/UheoNygtTzI
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