Skool won’t let me close it yet. I thought it wanted me to remove members so I did. But now I just have to wait until near the end of the month. Just an FYI!

Who’s Got the Next Brilliant? I’ll start a little challenge: post your most recent brilliant move here! Here’s mine ⬇️ Now it’s your turn — show me yours! 🏆♟️

Hey Everyone, I wanted to share a quick update and be transparent with you. Over the past couple months, I’ve realized that the best use of my time right now is to focus fully on creating free chess content and game reviews—especially for newer players ♟️—through YouTube and possibly live streams. That’s where I can help the most people and build something sustainable long term. My time also have been split between my business and is making it difficult to focus on chess content. Because of this, I’ll be closing this Skool community for now. This isn’t the end of Chess Apprentice—just a shift in focus. If and when I reopen a community in the future, it will be with a clearer structure, more consistent activity, and a stronger foundation behind it. I want to give a genuine thank-you to the early members who joined, posted, and supported this from the beginning ♟️ You were the first to believe in the idea, and I really appreciate that. When Chess Apprentice takes its next step, this early chapter won’t be forgotten. If you’d like to keep learning with me, you can find all current (and future) content here: 👉 [ YouTube channel link] Thank you again for being here, and I hope to see you around the board ♟️ I hope to stay connected with you! If you also make Chess content, list your YouTube link in the comments! Skool will stay open until 02/02/2026

https://www.youtube.com/live/iCV7Dk-Dv-o?si=4a8yqqogIPXBLTh7&t=6650 Check out this awesome game by @Clara McGrew. She got matched up against Chess Vibes. I don't normally watch 2 hour streams, but the link will take you right to her game! Congrats Clara!

https://lichess.org/hV187kSE3hHE I've only been 1800 one other time on LiChess! Boom! This means currently I am rated higher than my online standard account.