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Have You Ever Wasted Hours Of Your Time
Learning A New Chess Opening…
And then never actually playing it, because your opponent doesn’t do what they’re “supposed” to do?
Do you ever get stuck in the middlegame with no idea what to do next…
So you start playing random moves and end up blundering, making stupid mistakes, and missing obvious tactics?
And do you ever get overwhelmed by all the different openings, tactics, counter-attacks, and complicated chess theory being taught online…
And wish there was…
And then never actually playing it, because your opponent doesn’t do what they’re “supposed” to do?
Do you ever get stuck in the middlegame with no idea what to do next…
So you start playing random moves and end up blundering, making stupid mistakes, and missing obvious tactics?
And do you ever get overwhelmed by all the different openings, tactics, counter-attacks, and complicated chess theory being taught online…
And wish there was…
A Faster Way To Improve Your Chess Skills Without Spending Years Memorizing Tactics And Openings
If there’s anything I’ve learned after working with 6,000+ students in my online chess courses, plus the feedback I’ve gotten on nearly 130 Million views on YouTube…
It’s that we all go through the same struggles when it comes to playing better chess and increasing your ELO rating.
Chess is super complicated. There are a lot of things you need to know and literally millions of different ways to play the game.
And sadly, because it’s such a challenging game (when you don’t know the principles I’m about to show you)…
I see way too many players getting stuck in the same ELO range for years or giving up altogether because they stop enjoying the game.
Nelson Lopez
Founder of Chess Vibes
Here’s What Holds Most Chess Players Back From Reaching The Next Level
When you’re just starting out, all you need is a few openings and getting more games under your belt to quickly move up in the ratings.
But once you hit the 800 to 1000 level and start playing more skilled opponents, memorizing openings and playing more games is not enough.
If you want to break through the 1500+ ELO level and be able to do things like:
- Confidently transition from the opening to middlegame – With a game plan to go on the offensive no matter what your opponent plays
- Force your opponents into weak and challenging positions, and punish their mistakes for faster checkmates
- Quickly scan for blunders, tactics, and counter-attacks and play brilliant moves in every game you play
- And have more fun while playing! Consistently improving your skills, playing more accurate games, and rapidly climbing the ratings ladder
Stop Memorizing Openings And Doing Chess Puzzles And Start Learning The Principles Behind The Game
The biggest trap I see intermediate players fall into is spending way too much time memorizing random openings and solving chess puzzles:
They spend hours memorizing openings but then once their opponent goes “off script”, they have no idea what to do next and even lose games they were winning.
Or they switch to solving chess puzzles to try to improve their skills but can’t figure out why they miss those same tactics in their games!
If any of these sound familiar, trust me, you’re not alone!
Thousands of players waste YEARS learning openings and tactics because they don’t have the right game plan to improve. But that will all change once you learn…
The 3 Keys To Breaking 1500 And Rapidly Improving Your ELO Rating
1
Chess Principles are the foundation to playing better chess.
Now of course, openings and tactics are a big part of the game. But if you want to play chess at the highest level, you need to understand the WHY behind the moves.
These “Chess Principles” are what enables you to improvise and free flow no matter what your opponent plays…
And when you connect these principles to the openings and tactics you learn, it’s like adding jet-fuel to your gameplay and gives you a much greater vision and control over the board.
This is the key to predicting more of your opponent’s moves, which is what the 2nd key is all about…
2
Calculation is a skill that can be developed.
When you watch the top players calculating each other’s moves, it’s easy to think they’re these talented geniuses and you could never do the same.
But what you need to realize is, learning how to calculate multiple moves ahead is a skill that ANYONE can develop.
Once you understand the right Chess Principles and how they connect to the openings and tactics, plus learn some strategies for applying them to what I call your “Positional Vision”…
It makes it much easier to spot tactics, blunders, and mates in your games as well as quickly calculating your opponent’s next 3, 5 or even 10 moves.
I’ll show you how in the next section…
3
You need a game plan for improving your skills faster.
Chess has been around for nearly 1,500 years, which has led to countless openings, tactics, and strategies being created to try to get an advantage on your opponent.
But what I see all too often from intermediate players is they pick and choose random things to learn from all over the internet without a clear game plan for getting better.
And even though they’re learning some interesting things, it’s hard to “connect the dots” between the various things and apply it to their chess playing in a practical way.
As a result, many players get stuck hovering in the same ELO range for months or even years – Putting in the hours playing lots of games, but not making any real progress.
Here’s the truth: If you want to improve your skills as fast as possible…
You Need A Comprehensive Gameplan Showing You Step By Step How To Level Up Every Aspect Of Your Game
After seeing so many players getting stuck at the same level, as well as countless questions on YouTube asking for help…
I’ve decided to create a comprehensive online course distilling down everything I’ve learned over the last 30 years of playing chess, plus nearly a decade teaching it.
With a clear, efficient game plan walking you step by step through leveling up every phase of your game: From opening principles and formations, to middlegame tactics and pawn structures…
To positional strategy, calculation skills, and endgame strategies to CRUSH your opponent’s faster.
Giving you everything you need to…
After seeing so many players getting stuck at the same level, as well as countless questions on YouTube asking for help…
I’ve decided to create a comprehensive online course distilling down everything I’ve learned over the last 30 years of playing chess, plus nearly a decade teaching it.
With a clear, efficient game plan walking you step by step through leveling up every phase of your game: From opening principles and formations, to middlegame tactics and pawn structures…
To positional strategy, calculation skills, and endgame strategies to CRUSH your opponent’s faster.
Giving you everything you need to…
Rapidly Increase Your ELO Rating Faster Than You Ever Thought Possible
When you reach the 1500+ ELO rating, you’re playing better chess than nearly 97% of players:
Imagine how much more fun the game will be when you’re playing chess at the highest level – Spotting brilliant moves in every game and crushing higher ranked opponents.
Imagine having dozens of new tactics and strategies you can immediately unleash in your games – Knowing exactly what to do in any position and how to quickly punish your opponent’s mistakes.
And imagine seeing your ELO rating jump 200+ points in a matter of weeks, not months or years – With a customized game plan to consistently improve your skills no matter how far you climb in the ratings.
Hi, I’m Nelson Lopez from Chess Vibes
Chess is my passion. I’ve been playing for over 30 years and in the process have won multiple state and national championships and reached the level of National Master. (2200 ELO rating)
In 2020 I started teaching chess strategy on YouTube, and there’s no way I could’ve imagined just a few years later I’d have over 500,000 subscribers on my channel and 6,000+ students in my online chess courses…
Which has given me a unique view into how challenging it can be for players to break through the 1500 level.
And what I’ve learned after helping so many people, is the fastest way to improve your skills…
Is by following a well-crafted, progressive game plan that walks you step by step through every phase of the game.
Which is why, after many months of work, I’m incredibly excited to introduce…
The Most Comprehensive Chess Training Online Designed To Help You Break Through The 1500 ELO Rating As Fast As Possible
With 15+ hours of video trainings housed inside a private members area, showing you the WHY behind the best moves…
And distilling it all down into rules, principles, and strategies that you can immediately use in your games.
Holding your hand every step of the way as we move from opening principles, to mastering the middlegame, to efficient endgame strategies.
Giving you an efficient game plan to level up every phase of your game as fast as possible – And turning it all into a fun “game” with chess puzzles, quizzes, and exercises to complete after every level of the course…
Giving you an efficient game plan to level up every phase of your game as fast as possible – And turning it all into a fun “game” with chess puzzles, quizzes, and exercises to complete after every level of the course…
So You Can Immediately Apply What You Learn In Your Next Game
That’s right! This course isn’t just some data dump teaching you dozens of openings and tactics that you need to memorize…
After each level we’ll immediately apply what you learn – Ingraining the principles into your subconscious and making the moves automatic.
Step by step learning how to improvise your openings, go on the offensive in the middlegame, and quickly CRUSH opponents with faster mates.
No matter what level you’re at today:
- If you’re just starting out, this course will teach you the fundamental principles of chess so you can stop blundering and start winning more games
- If you’ve reached the 800 to 1000 level, this course will teach you the tactics to master the middlegame and help you break through your plateau to reach the 1500+ level faster
- And even if you’re an advanced player, this course will help fill in the gaps, uncover blindspots, and give you those 1% improvements to keep climbing the ratings ladder and play chess at the highest level
So if you’re ready to take your game to the next level, then click the button below and join Breaking 1500 today!
So if you’re ready to take your game to the next level…
Then click the button below and join Breaking 1500 today!
But Don't Take My Word For It
Check out What Other Students Had To Say About My Courses
100+ Points In A Month!
“I’m really happy with Nelson’s course, it has definitely opened my eyes to the way that I was making many mistakes.
Much of the course is about the right way to think in a given position, and since taking on board Nelson’s recommended thinking-process I find that I always know what I’m supposed to be doing, so the path forward is that much clearer.
This is showing almost immediate results in my rating too! I’ve had the course for just over 1 month, and in that time I have added over 100 rating points to reach my best chess.com ever! Great value.”
Mark Osborn
Minneapolis, MN
From 913 ELO to 1472 (+559!)
“As a former 900 rated player, Nelson’s course vastly improved my playing strength, allowing me to swiftly and accurately capitalize on the mistakes of intermediate players who would have once crushed me.
Nelson explains key concepts in a style that makes the learning process very straightforward and I was seeing instant results across all stages of the game from the moment I completed the course.
I strongly recommend this course for any player enthusiastic to develop their playing skills and take them to the next level!”
Henry Freegard
Perth, Australia
900 Point ELO Increase!
“Before I took your course, my ELO rating was around 300. After the course, I’ve managed to boost it to 1200!
The strategies and insights you provided were invaluable, especially the focus on middle-game tactics and endgame principles.
Not only did my rating improve, but my overall understanding of the game deepened significantly. I feel much more confident in my ability to analyze positions and make strategic decisions.
I’d definitely recommend your courses to anyone serious about improving their chess skills.”
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Here’s How We’ll Get You Playing Better Chess
LEVEL 1
Setting Yourself Up For Success
We’ll start with an overview of the course, and then jump right into the chess with a quick review of the fundamentals.
I’ll also share some of the most common roadblocks players hit on their way to reaching 1500 and how to maintain a positive attitude as you start playing more challenging games.
Here’s some of what you’ll learn:
- Simplified Skill Development: It’s easy to get overwhelmed by all the different chess strategies being taught online – I’ll show you how to filter out the noise and know what’s best for YOU based on your ELO rating
- Play Like A Pro: Learn the subtle differences between 800, 1200, and 1600 rated players – Giving you a game plan for what you need to focus on as you progress through each level
- Mastering The Moves: There’s a big difference between learning a tactic and actually playing it in games! I’ll show you a simple process for mastering any move so it’s automatic when the opportunity comes up
- Bending The Curve: When you’re testing out a new move, many times your results get WORSE before they get better! I’ll share some of my favorite ways to implement new chess strategies without losing a ton of rating points in the process
We’ll finish Level 1 with a story of the time I quit playing chess because I was frustrated with my progress, and how you can avoid the same mistakes as you improve your game and start playing higher ranked opponents.
And now that we’ve got the “inner game” handled, it’s time to start playing some chess!
From 800 ELO...
To 1600 ELO
LEVEL 2
Opening Fundamentals
The better you start your games, the more likely you are to force your opponent into weaker positions, blundering, and making costly mistakes…
Which is why we’ll spend two full Levels studying this critical part of the game!
We’ll start by learning the principles behind a great opening, so you’re better able to make the right moves even if your opponent doesn’t do what they’re “supposed” to do.
Here’s some of what you’ll learn:
- Memorizing Mistakes: It’s impossible to memorize every single move your opponent might make at the start of the game – I’ll show you how to “80/20” any opening so you focus on the most important moves and master it faster
- 8 Opening Principles: Learn the why behind the opening so you make better decisions when things don’t go to plan – You’ll also be able to spot early opponent mistakes so you can take advantage of them later in the game
- Advanced Openings: The higher your rating, the more every little advantage counts! I’ll share some of my favorite advanced early game strategies like delayed castling and pawn sacrifices to get that extra edge on your opponent
- Spotting Tactics Faster: A lot of intermediate players miss obvious tactics that show up in the opening phase of the game – Learn the most common early phase tactics so you’re more aware of them when they happen in your games
By the end of Level 2, you’ll already have dozens of new strategies to play during the opening phase of the game, which will lead to a much stronger position as you transition into the middlegame.
But we won’t stop there! Next it’s time to learn…
LEVEL 3
The Perfect Openings For White And Black
After working with over 6,000 students in my online chess courses, I’ve discovered the fastest way for a student to break 1500 is by learning ONE opening for white and black.
This way you can spend more time mastering every aspect of the opening, instead of learning multiple openings on a superficial level.
So in Level 3, we’ll dive deep into one of the best openings for white, then do the same for black, and show you how to use each as your ELO rating rises.
Here’s some of what you’ll learn:
- The Perfect Opening For White: Want a simple, effective opening that’s easy to learn and light on theory? Yet powerful enough that grandmasters use it too? I’ll breakdown the moves and show you why it works at each rating level
- The Perfect Opening For Black: Learn a less common opening for black that’s easy to memorize and likely to catch your opponent off-guard – Forcing them out of their normal opening routine and into early mistakes
- < 800 ELO Opening Hacks: If you’re under 800, learning queen sacrifices and advanced pawn structures is a waste of time! I’ll show you exactly what you need to know to hit the 1000+ level as fast as possible
- Intermediate Openings: Once you hit the 800 to 1200 level your opponent is more likely to know what you’re trying to do – I’ll share some of my favorite strategies to keep them second guessing their plan and force them into deadly mistakes
- 1500+ Opening Strategy: When you break 1500+ ELO, there’s an entirely new level of detail you need at the start of the game – I’ll help you find those 1% moves that stack up to a massive advantage later in the game
By the end of Level 3, you’ll never again question if you’re using the right opening, and be able to confidently start your games with a game plan to crush your opponent faster.
And with the opening phase dialed in, it’s time to move on to…
LEVEL 4
Middlegame Tactics
If you want to master the middlegame, learning how to spot and implement tactics is a key skill of the game.
So next we’ll fine-tune your focus by learning 22 of the most effective middlegame tactics to go on the offensive after the opening.
Here’s some of what you’ll learn along the way:
- Forks, Pins, Skewers, and More: These are some of my favorite tactics for forcing your opponent into uncomfortable situations – Leading to more mistakes, more blunders, and more winning games
- Discovered Checks & Attacks: Another great way to stack the pressure on your opponent is using “discovered” checks and attacks – I’ll show you multiple examples of how to use these at the beginner, intermediate and advanced levels
- Key Piece Sacrifices: Sometimes the only way to get the advantage is by sacrificing one of your key pieces – I’ll show you how and when to make these brilliant moves
- Automatic Tactics: If you’re able to spot tactics in puzzles but not in your games, you need to improve your Tactical Awareness – I’ll show you how to make the moves automatic when tactics show up in your games
By the end of Level 4, you’ll have an arsenal of new middlegame tactics to play in your games and know exactly how to spot and unleash them on your opponent!
But sometimes your position doesn’t lead to an obvious tactic, which is why you also need to learn…
LEVEL 5
Middlegame Positional Strategy
The second key to mastering the middlegame is knowing how to strengthen your position while weakening your opponent’s – Which is what positional strategy is all about!
So next we’ll learn how to create a game plan that gives you the perfect balance between going on the attack and defending your position as the game evolves.
Here’s some of what you’ll learn:
- Steinitz Strategy: From the creator of positional strategy himself, learn the strategic rules for attacking and defending each position – I’ll also show you how to simplify your strategy so you always know what the next best move is
- Powerful Pawns: Don’t underestimate the power of your pawns! I’ll show you multiple powerful pawn formations and how to identify weaknesses in your opponent’s pawn structure
- Strong vs. Weak Squares: Being aware of weak squares and “color complexes” gives you an advantage in both positional and tactical strategy – I’ll show you how to find the weak squares and attack them
- When NOT To Trade Pieces: I see way too many intermediate players getting stuck and just start trading pieces without a strategy – I’ll show you when it’s right to trade pieces and when it’s better to move into a more defensive position
- Positional Sacrifices: Not all sacrifices are tactical, you can use them when playing a more positional game as well – I’ll share the most common scenarios for when to unleash this powerful move
By the end of Level 5, you’ll now have a rock-solid foundation in both tactical and positional strategy and never again get stuck in the middlegame wondering what to do next.
The final piece of the middlegame puzzle is getting better at…
LEVEL 6
STEP 1...
STEP 2...
Avoiding Blunders
No matter how good your game is going, all it takes is one critical mistake where you lose your queen or miss a mate and the game is over!
Which is why Level 6 might be the most important of them all! You’ll learn my step by step process for avoiding blunders and costly mistakes.
Here’s some of what you’ll learn:
- The MOST Important Move: Most games are won or lost due to 1 or 2 major mistakes – I’ll show you the most common mistakes players make at the <800, 800 to 1200, and 1200+ level so you can easily avoid them in your games
- Blunder Prevention: Get a simple 5 step process that I use EVERY move I make that completely removes blunders from your game
- The Path To 2000+ ELO: Learn from my experience of getting stuck at the intermediate level for far too long because I focused on my own strategy instead of prioritizing not making mistakes (And how fixing this sky-rocketed my results!)
- Leveling Up Mistakes: I’ll also share multiple blunder examples at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels – Showing you how to stay a step ahead of your competition as you start playing more skilled opponents
We’ve all experienced the chess rollercoaster of having the advantage in a game, seeing the end in sight… Only to miss an obvious mistake and lose the game!
But by the end of Level 6, you’ll now have a crystal clear game plan to confidently make each move without the risk of losing key pieces or missing mates.
LEVEL 7
Calculation: Predicting Your Opponent’s Next Move
If there’s any skill in chess that feels like a “seeing the matrix” type superpower, it’s being able to predict your opponents next 3, 5, or even 10 moves ahead.
So in Level 7, I’ll show you how to develop this powerful skill and give you some practical tips for planning your next attack.
Here’s some of what you’ll learn:
- Grandmaster Calculations: Stuck in a position with no obvious tactics? I’ll show you how grandmasters evaluate each position so you always know what the next best move is
- Positional Vision: There are 5 key components to the strengths and weaknesses of any position – I’ll show you what to focus on and scan the board FAST so you don’t take too much time off the clock
- Purposeful Power Moves: Stop making random moves without a game plan! I’ll share even more chess principles to make sure every move you make is purposeful and either improves your position or weakens your opponent’s
- Mind-Reading Your Opponent: The secret to predicting your opponent’s next move always comes back to positional awareness! I’ll show you how easy it is to develop this skill at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels
When I’m streaming my chess games online, I always get comments from people saying how easy it seems for me to predict my opponent’s next move…
And by the end of Level 7, you’ll now know exactly how to develop this chess superpower for yourself and be well on your way to calculating multiple moves ahead.
LEVEL 8
Core Endgame Principles
When you’re under 1000 ELO, you don’t need to worry too much about the endgame…
But by the time you’ve reached Level 8, you’ll be playing much better chess, rapidly climbing the ratings ladder, and be ready to level up your endgame strategies as well!
Here’s some of what you’ll learn in this Level:
- Critical Endgame Mates: Learn the 8 most important endgame mates and how to force your opponent into massive mistakes when they’re down to their last pieces
- Opposition Explained: If you want to win more king and pawn endgames, you need to know the concept of opposition – I’ll show you how to activate your king and transform it into an offensive piece instead of a weakness
- Pawn Promotion: Learn multiple techniques and tricks to promote your pawns before your opponent even realizes what you’re doing
- Key Piece Strategies: Get a thorough breakdown of how to use each key piece in the endgame – From rooks, to knights, to bishops and queens – We’ll cover them all and show you how to use them to take control of the endgame
- Zugzwang Explained: One of my favorite deceptive endgame tricks is forcing your opponent into a position where there’s no good move left – I’ll show you how to get your opponent stuck in total “zugzwang”
- Middlegame > Endgame: The best way to improve your endgame strategy is setting yourself up better in the middlegame! I’ll show you how so you can get more mates without needing to deploy complicated endgame strategies
Boom! By the end of Level 8, you’ll now have a much better understanding of every phase of the game, and be winning many more games as your ELO rating rises.
Next it’s time to bring all these concepts together and see it in action…
LEVEL 9
Application: Chess Principles In Action
By this point in the program, you truly have everything you need to play chess at the 1500+ level and beyond…
Now it’s time to see these chess principles and strategies in action, as I walk you through 5 games that highlight many of the concepts we’ve been learning throughout the course.
Here’s what to expect in these entertaining and educational games:
- Game 1: We’ll start with a nice beginner game that shows a simple and effective kingside attack – And how even a half open file can lead to a winning endgame
- Game 2: In Game 2, we’ll up the ante with a more skillful attack, and I’ll show you how a strong knight in the outpost can completely take control of the board
- Game 3: Then in Game 3, we’ll increase the complexity even more and focus on the subtleties of a weak color complex and slower positional strategy to squeeze the competition during the middlegame
- Game 4: Game 4 is a fun one where we jiu jitsu an aggressive attacker into a losing position – Showing you move by move how to take advantage of their aggression and smoothly transition into a winning endgame
- Game 5: And finally, we’ll end Level 9 with a wild tactical game that includes many of the tactics we’ve learned in the course – Plus an amazing finish full of fireworks!
After watching each of these games, you’ll now have seen the same chess principles in action again and again, with dozens of examples of each at a variety of skill levels…
We’ll engrain these foundational tools into your subconscious and making the moves automatic when they come up in your games.
Which leads us to the final level…
LEVEL 10
Putting It All Together
Congratulations! You’ve made it!
You’ll now have everything you need to play better chess than nearly 97% of players, and enjoy the thrill of playing highly accurate, great moves, in every game you play.
To help you make the most of this program, and continually develop your skills as fast as possible, I’d like to cover a few more lessons in this final level:
- Analyzing Games: The better you get at analyzing your own games, the faster you’ll fix mistakes and improve your rating – I’ll show you how to use chess.com and other online tools to improve your skills even faster
- Game Time Management: The less time on the clock, the more stressful the game becomes! I’ll share some of my favorite strategies for making decisions faster and keeping your opponent on their toes
- TILT Removal: Don’t let one bad move turn into multiple losing games and a drop in rating! I’ll show you how to stop tilt fast and make sure you never get overly emotional during and after games
- Studying vs. Playing: Should you spend your time solving chess puzzles? Watching chess YouTube vids? Or playing actual games?! I’ll share my golden ratio for studying vs. playing that’s worked best for my students
- Rapid Ratings Climb: So how long does it take to start seeing results? I’ll walk through the common benchmarks and plateaus most players hit and how long it should take to gain 100, 200, 500 points or more based on your current rating
We’ll finish this Final Level by creating an action plan to help you break through a 1500+ ELO rating as fast as possible…
And I’ll show you how to continually come back to this course and use it as a tool as you climb the ratings ladder and play more skilled opponents.
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After 30+ years of playing chess, I can confidently say:
There are few things in life as thrilling as playing a near flawless game against a high ranked opponent…
Calculating their every move, forcing them into tough decisions, and CRUSHING THEM with a brilliant final move.
Now it's your turn!
I’d love to be your guide along the way.
Instead of wasting months (or even years!) stuck at the same ELO rating, this is your shortcut to success.
It all starts by clicking the “Reserve Your Seat” button below, and I’ll see you on the inside!
Nelson Lopez
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Frequently Asked Questions
This course is designed to be a comprehensive, step by step course, where each level builds off of the last one and includes exercises and action items you need to complete before moving on…
This isn’t just some data dump of information, instead you’ll be applying what you learn each step of the way which will immediately impact the decisions you make in your games.
And even if you tried to find similar information online, you’d have to sift through years of blog posts and videos that can easily lead to overwhelm or wasted time because it’s not organized into a step by step process – And wouldn’t include any of the exercises or action items.
This is my first course that covers every phase of the game. My goal was to create a comprehensive course that anyone can use without needing to buy 15 different courses all over the place.
It’s super comprehensive, but also cuts out all the fluff so you don’t get overwhelmed, and gradually baby steps you into more complicated principles and strategies as you build confidence and progress your way through the course curriculum.
Breaking 1500 was specifically designed for the intermediate chess player (800-1200 ELO) who wants to break through the 1500 ELO barrier as fast as possible…
But no matter what skill level you’re at today, ANYONE can use this course to rapidly improve your chess skills:
If you’re just starting out, this course will teach you the fundamental principles of chess so you can stop blundering and start winning more games.
If you’ve reached the 800-1000 level, this course will teach you the tactics to master the middlegame and help you break through your plateau to reach the 1500+ level faster.
And even if you’re a 1500+ player, this course will help you fill in the gaps, uncover blindspots, and give you those 1% improvements to keep climbing the ratings ladder and play chess at the highest level.
After purchasing you will receive an email that includes login details and a link to sign into a private members area that houses all the videos.
There you will also find the schedule for all the LIVE group coaching calls, and be able to directly join the call and access the past recordings inside your members area.
Breaking 1500 is a self-paced online course, so you can go through the lessons at any time that is convenient for you, and because you get lifetime access when you join, you don’t need to worry about your schedule getting busy.
The bonus LIVE group coaching calls will take place on the first Tuesday of the month at 8pm EST, but even if you can’t attend one of the calls, you’ll be able to ask questions inside the members area and I’ll make sure to answer them in the call recordings.
Yes! I’ve included a full members area with an activity feed and messaging platform so you can interact with your fellow players, ask questions, and celebrate wins together!
Once enrolled, you will have lifetime access to the Breaking 1500 videos.
I’ve created a custom learning platform on our own server so that you’ll never lose access to the training videos and bonus content. (As well as any future materials I may add to the course down the road)
Yes, there are payment plans available. After clicking the big “Reserve Your Seat” button, you’ll be redirected to a checkout page where you can choose between paying in full for $197 or 3 monthly payments of $79.
Currently “Breaking 1500” is open for enrollment, but once the timer hits 00:00:00 I’m closing down access to focus on the customers who join.
I do plan to re-open the course in the future, but have no set date and expect it to be months from now. So if you’re at all interested in joining, I’d highly suggest doing it now while you still can. (Especially since you get lifetime access to all the materials!)
The honest answer is: It depends!
There are a lot of factors that go into how soon you’ll hit the 1500 ELO rating, like how much experience you have before joining the course and how often you play.
But if you have a solid grasp of the fundamentals, and apply what you learn in this course, there’s a good chance you can hit 1500 within the next 3 months!
(And when you do, I’d love a testimonial! 😊)
Yes! That’s why I created my 30 Day Money Back “ELO Increase” Guarantee.
Here’s how it works: Join the program, and if you don’t see a significant increase in your ELO rating by the end of this course, you can get your money back!
Just shoot my team a message and we’ll send you a prompt and courteous refund.
CHECK OUT WHAT STUDENTS ARE SAYING
Ratings and Reviews
Ratings and Reviews
Damien M
Loved the layout of the course and the structure of the lessons. I've tried reading books but they're so dry and time consuming. Nelson makes learning chess principles and analyzing games fun. One thing I would have liked to see in the course was Nelson playing some games against 800/1100/1500 rated players using the Owen's defence and Stonewall as that would have been extremely helpful.
Michael L
Somewhat over my head as a 500 player at times but with practice and concentration, I expect to improve in time. My bigest bugaboo is how complicated chess is and avoiding those fatal blunders! I only wish I could ask the team what to do in certain situations. Stockfish almost always predicts what the book moves would be for each situation and my opponents aren’t normally book perfect.
Jeff W
Nelson makes chess approachable and entertaining while taking students through the most impactful aspects of the game in a logical sequence of modules.
Eric F
I've taken several on-line courses and Breaking 1500 has by far been the best. Best organized, exceptional content and great explanations and examples. The Live sessions were unique to this course and added value. Thank you Nelson.
Robin
I had a great time following this course, it was very well-structured and I have learned a lot from it. So far, my rating has gone up about 200 Elo points in the first month so I would already say it was worth my money and there are still things that I need to go back and review before they have truly sunk in.
Sam C
I liked that this was a true course, start to finish. I often take chess.com lessons, but they are in random order, different instructors, etc., so sometimes the tips from one coach (perhaps an aggressive attacker), don't mesh well with another (perhaps a more positional player). Having a full course was awesome.
Quincy
Great course and covers a lot of detail. I will be revisiting it quite a bit. Definitely a great start to understanding the why and how of chess. Great job by Nelson. Enjoy.
Martin
A great course covering key skills needed to improve overall game. Explanations were clear and easy to understand like on the online videos. Segmentation of topics was helpful as I only had 20-30mins each morning to study. I’ve seen a steady improvement in my rating since taking the course. Thank you.
Lawrence
Thanks very much, Nelson, for the Breaking 1500 course. Going through the lessons in each module opened my eyes as to how rich chess really is, and what a pure game it is, a pleasure to play, and even more so when the knowledge is developed. Awesome course!
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My neighbor, who is a Dr. from Spain, got me interested in chess after a 50 year lapse. Started watching Nelson Lopez rating climb on YouTube. Easy to understand and learn from. Then his 'Breaking 1500' course came out and I jumped on it! What a great learning experience. 'BTW' I just had my 80th birthday a month ago! ELO -800 & climbing.