March 2025 Monthly Rewards Winners!

Hello everyone! We're happy to announce the winners of our March Chess Improvement Challenge! This month saw fantastic videos, insightful blog posts, and impressive dedication from players at all levels. Thank you to everyone who participated!

We selected the winners for Video of the Month and Post of the Month among the members who registered using this link. Want your content featured next month? Be sure to submit your best posts or videos about your chess improvement through that form!

Here are our winners for March:

Post of the Month 📚 Winner: SPK1729

"𝐒𝐚𝐜, 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐡 & 𝐒𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐞𝐳𝐞: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲 Theory! (𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝟏)" by SPK1729 offered an engaging exploration of various chess gameplay styles—strategic, positional, tactical, and gambit play. Combining vivid analogies, practical advice, and real-life examples from chess legends like Capablanca, Tal, Fischer, and Karpov, this blog delivered an in-depth look into improving your chess strategy. Its captivating style and actionable insights have sparked vibrant discussions within our chess community.

Video of the Month 🎬 Winner: zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz44

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz44's video provides an engaging analysis of his games from the Improvers Sunday Rapid tournament. In over 40 minutes, he reviews each game, pointing out mistakes and highlighting effective strategies. This video is both instructive and enjoyable, offering clear explanations, practical tips, and encouragement for improvement. It serves as a great example for those looking to enhance their chess understanding and make consistent progress. 

Improvers of the Month 🏅 (Qualified to CoachChamps!)

🏆 Intermediate/Advanced (1200+): kiriyamakazuo

Kiriyamakazuo has been amazing! He consistently shares great insights with everyone in the Improvers Club. On top of that, this month, he participated in his first over-the-board tournament! It's fantastic to see your enthusiasm, kiriyamakazuo, so congrats! 🏆

🏆Beginner/Intermediate (Up to 1200): cegalleta

Cegalleta received recognition this month for his positive interactions, which fostered an uplifting atmosphere within the Improvers community. His consistent participation and enthusiasm for chess improvement have made a significant impact, earning him the Improver of the Month title! We are thrilled for you and have noticed your progress since the beginning of the challenge. Nice job! 🏆

Prizes:

• $50 Chessable voucher

• Three months of Chess.com Diamond Membership

• One-on-one coaching session

• Invitation to CoachChamps*

* Only winners of the Improver of the Month category are invited to CoachChamps.

Thanks again to all who participated this month! April's contest is already open, so submit your improvement content soon,

Keep improving, and see you next month!