John Bartholomew

Hey guys! Hope 2020 is treating everyone well. I've been busy these past few months working on a comprehensive endgame video course for the website I co-founded, Chessable. It took me about 3 months, 200+ individual videos, probably 150 Starbucks iced coffees, and thousands of re-takes, but I'm happy to announce that as of this past Monday, Jan. 21, it's out! Please check it out below.


Full 100 Endgames You Must Know course: www.chessable.com/100-endgames-you-must-know/cours…

Free endgame bootcamp (good if you want to get a flavor for the content or brush up on some endings): www.chessable.com/endgame-bootcamp-with-john-barth…

I also want to share something amazing that happened just this week in connection with the 100 Endgames release. Since our company was purchased by Play Magnus/chess24 this past August, the world champion himself, GM Magnus Carlsen, has taken a keen interest in the Chessable platform. Magnus has been playing in the annual Tata Steel tournament in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands the past two weeks, but - astoundingly - he agree to film a brief promotional video for us *during* the tournament on one of his rest days! My awesome Chessable co-founder, David Kramaley, arranged the whole thing on short notice, and soon I was on a plane from Minnesota to Amsterdam. Long story short, on Thursday, I was able to sit down and record and chat with Magnus for about 30 minutes! Truly an experience I will remember for a lifetime. I hope to share the video on my channel with you guys soon.


Thanks for reading, and I hope you all are having a good weekend!

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@isaac10231

I stopped play chess for like 2 years and I randomly got back into it a month ago - perfect timing! Congrats on this crazy occasion!

5 years ago | 29  

@rosinbag1

I thoroughly enjoy chessable and have relied on your videos and enthusiasm for a positive delivery of chess education. Thanks for all your dedicated work.

5 years ago | 18  

@nicholasmills8021

Wow!! I am so happy you and your new company are doing so well. I've never posted on your videos before, but I am an avid watcher. Also, Chessable is great. I plan on getting some content soon, but with a little one running around it's hard to study. I just got the book Imagination in Chess you recommended. It's really a great read.

5 years ago | 15  

@johnnycharisma162

Brilliant John. You are definitely going places.

5 years ago | 3

@musicguitar

Bro!!!!! Just couldn’t be more happy for you. I see big things happening this 2020 and I wish you nothing but the best!! Keep doing you, John!

5 years ago | 1

@meb11g16

It’s no coincidence that you’re there with Magnus! It’s so satisfying to watch your hard work pay off. Congrats, John!

5 years ago | 4

@Jarmungus

That’s great! I hope you enjoy the chess tournament since you are there now and maybe some Amsterdam! Kind regards from a fan in Amsterdam.

5 years ago | 43  

@JoelRockey

Awesome John!

5 years ago | 9  

@Keystone_Records

Thanks as always John. Your videos have helped me so much, more than any other source on YouTube, as I've picked the sport back up recently. I play with a 76-year old at an assisted living home occasionally, and he suggested I go to Chessable.com, but I had no idea you were involved and a founder! Now I know I'm sure to find great content there.

5 years ago | 0

@ChessJourneyman

This is amazing. Really happy Magnus recognized your hard work and contribution to the community.

5 years ago | 0

@dayoldeggplant

Chessable has helped my openings and endgame knowledge tremendously. It's so mucb easier to remember lines and WHY i should play them. John, you're doing great work and im glad Magnus' team is helping out

5 years ago | 0

@joedorben3504

I hope you havent given up on playing! You're a fantastic player and still believe you're definitely strong enough to become a GM. You'll get there soon Im sure.

5 years ago | 9

@claudelk1719

Awesome job John!!! Keep up the good work, rooting for you!!!!

5 years ago | 1

@joshuadancey5031

Congratulations John, I've been a silent participant in watching your videos, really brought me along in my Chess for a good few years at this rate. Felt I had to make a first (possibly second) ever comment to recognise what a fantastic moment this must have been for you and to say that we're all bouyed along by your accomplishments!

5 years ago | 0

@dkol2000

wow, awesome! Chessable (and your channel) are really helping me to improve, I have enough Chessable books for 3 years of continious study now, just can't resist! Happy to support and I'm sure you will be even better soon, cheers!

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@jamesspahr7534

Well done John.... love your videos... your delivery and content are the best! You're having a positive impact for the game of chess helping some not-so-great players like myself and others I'm sure. Again congratulations!!

5 years ago | 0

@danielking1530

Congrats John! This is awesome! Going through the 100 endgame videos now, very nice work!

5 years ago | 0

@Erik_001

Wow! Way to go John! I'm so happy for you.

5 years ago | 1

@WolfusMandrago

Looking good! Been following your channel for a few years now. Glad to see you making bigger and bigger waves in the Chess world and your career.

5 years ago | 0

@enzymeaoe

Congrats John, your hard work is certainly showing! Looking forward to the course

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