Trusted by 5k+ players in 20+ countries

Learn any chess opening by playing it, not memorising it

The Opening Mastery Trainer puts 150+ openings in one app and hands you a short daily plan. No 300-page books, no YouTube rabbit holes, and no subscription.

Alternatively, our flagship chess 'cheat sheets' are quick-reference guides to help you learn the opening without hours of tedious study.

150+
Openings
5000+
Players
20+
Countries
📈 +650 Elo Gained
Average elo gain +150
⚡ Quick and easy learning
Only a few minutes per guide
🖥️ Works on all platforms
Computer, phone, and printable

⚡ Instant Download

📱 Works Everywhere

🔒 Secure Checkout

🎯 All Skill Levels

Get Started | Pick Your Path

Where Do You Want To Start?

There are three ways in. Pick the one that sounds the most like you.

  • I want to actually know my openings

    *NEW*

    Practice your lines for five minutes a day until you can play them without thinking. 150+ openings in one app

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  • I don't know what to play

    *FREE*

    Answer a few quick questions and we'll match you with an opening that suits how you play. Plus, you get its cheat sheets and trainer for FREE!

    Take The Free Quiz 
  • I just want one opening

    *CLASSIC*

    Every opening has its own interactive trainer and cheat sheets. Search for yours and start working on it today

    Browse By Opening 

Opening Mastery Trainer

The Best Way To Learn Chess Openings

The Opening Mastery Trainer teaches you 150+ chess openings through quick, hands-on practice. No books, no 40-hour courses, and no subscription. Built for players who want to improve without the effort or time of typical study.

⚡ Instant access · 🔒 Secure · 💰 'Try it' Guarantee 

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The Opening Mastery Trainer

3 steps, 5 minutes a day

You remember what you practice, not what you read. So the trainer doesn't lecture you. It puts the position on a board and asks you for the move.

  • Pick your openings

    Take the short quiz inside the app to get openings that suit how you play, or browse the full library. Add them to your repertoire in a click

  • Follow your daily plan

    Open the app and it tells you what to practice today. Lines you haven't mastered keep coming back. Lines you have mastered return now and then, so they stay sharp

  • Play them for real

    Sit down for your next game already knowing what to play. Easy.

Take the chess openings quiz

Get a FREE Sample & Recommended Chess Opening

Not quite sure which chess opening is the best fit for you? No need to worry - we've got you covered! Take our 2-minute chess quiz with a comprehensive answer algorithm to determine which chess opening is the perfect match for your playstyle and personality.


Plus, at the end, you get a completely free chess opening trainer for that opening! Nothing to lose, everything to gain. No catches or hidden subscriptions. Get your opening now!

Main Products & Bundles

Cover the rest of your game

A good opening gets you into the game. These help you win it. Each one is a single payment and an instant download.

How We Compare

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Learn in one sitting ❌ ❌ ⚠️ ✅
Visual summaries ❌ ⚠️ ❌ ✅
Printable ✅ ❌ ❌ ✅
Quick pre-game refresh ❌ ❌ ⚠️ ✅
Includes strategic ideas ✅ ✅ ⚠️ ✅
Includes common traps ⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠️ ✅
PGNs included ⚠️ ❌ ✅ ✅
Beginner-friendly ⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠️ ✅

Want All Of It? Get The Full Library

Stop going into battle unprepared. Get the exact weapons you need to dominate your chess opponents.

The Complete Chess Domination Arsenal puts the cheat sheets, the Puzzle Vault, and the endgame guides in one bundle for £46.97 ($62).

Join thousands of players who've already used our guides to climb the ratings ladder. 
Your improvement starts with one click.

⚡ Instant download 🔒 Secure checkout 💰 Satisfaction guaranteed 📱 Works on any device

Testimonials and Reviews

Real players. Real results. Here's what they say.

Don't just take it from us. Chess Cheat Sheets has helped 5,000+ players in 20+ countries since 2021. Here's what some of them told us. 

You can find full video testimonials on a separate page, using the button below.

★★★★★

"Thank you, that was helpful!"

AT
Alfredo Torres
Verified Buyer
★★★★★

"Awesome Thanks for the rapid response! I wish I had these guides when I started playing 50+ years ago!!!"

BA
Brad A
Verified Buyer
★★★★★

"I think $5 is a very fair price for what you have created here. Very nicely done, my friend!! Your opening trainers are the pretty girl in the room and that is what has my attention right now. Again, thank you for your help and congrats on your quality trainers and other programs."

CG
Chris Gay
★★★★★

"Great stuff."

DT
Dan Tellez
Verified Buyer
★★★★★

"Thanks for asking such a good question and the opportunity for me to think clearly about a rather weak part of my chess game."

DT
Daniel Townsley
Verified Buyer
★★★★★

"I teach chess to elementary kids. These are a fantastic tool to show the strengths and weaknesses of openings without overwhelming beginners."

DG
David Green
Verified Buyer | Chess Coach
★★★★★

"I've cut my learning curve in half. The comprehensive guides are a genuine shortcut to mastering openings. Seriously impressed with the quality."

DR
David Rodriguez
Verified Buyer
★★★★★

"It's brilliant so far."

DK
Dom Kershaw
Verified Buyer
★★★★★

"Keep up the great work. "

HB
Harminder Brainch
Verified Buyer
★★★★★

"Having reviewed the materials you provided, I must acknowledge that among the numerous websites I have encountered, yours stands out as one of the most refined and professional. I am certain that I will return as a customer in the future. Thank you so much!"

TL
Thành Long
★★★★★

"I really enjoy this product"

SG
Scott G
★★★★★

"Chess Cheat Sheets are a total win! These guides have made learning chess openings a breeze. As a guy who’s always on the go, having this bundle is like having a chess coach in my pocket. The price is unbelievable for what you get. Highly recommend!"

JT
Jamal Taylor
Verified Buyer
★★★★★

"I will be a reoccurring customer. Thank you. "

JD
Joe D
Verified Buyer
★★★★★

"This is everything my father should have taught me when he first taught me Chess. The clarity and structure is just remarkable."

JJ
Jon Jay
Verified Buyer
★★★★★

"I have learned a lot by following your sheets thus far. Thanks James for your Herculean effort in putting these altogether. Looking forward to using them one by one."

KS
Ken Simosko
Verified Buyer
★★★★★

"Great work! Very impressive. I appreciate all of the hard work to you have done on this project. I really like your products. I can see you have put a lot if time and effort into your designs. "

LM
Lee M
Verified Buyer
★★★★★

"This is a very good material for beginner/intermediate level; concise, clear, it focuses on why making some moves and what general concepts players have to remember (and use). I find it extremely helpful for people who want to start taking chess seriously, and not just “play chess”."

LA
Luca Allaria
Verified Buyer
★★★★★

"I jumped from 1100 to 1750 ELO using these guides. The visual format clicked immediately. I finally understand why I'm making each move"

LM
Luke M
Verified Buyer
★★★★★

"Thanks for the helpful information"

MP
Makosini Phiri
Verified Buyer
★★★★★

"I can’t recommend the Complete Chess Openings Bundle enough! It’s been a revelation in my chess journey. The guides are clear and concise, saving me loads of time. The fact that Chess Cheat Sheets embraces inclusivity in both content and pricing makes it a standout in the chess world. A fantastic investment!"

MR
Mateo Ramirez
Verified Buyer
★★★★★

"Thank you James! Love your content. "

MC
Matthew Cheung
Verified Subscriber
★★★★★

"It's like having a chess library at your fingertips. The visual guides make learning openings a breeze. Best value for money in chess, period."

MT
Michael Turner
Verified Buyer
★★★★★

"Wow! This sounds fantastic! Thank you so much."

NP
Nick Pamment
Verified Buyer
★★★★★

"I have purchased a few of your products in the past; however, today I took your Openings Quiz and received your free resources. This is my first look (I think) at your opening trainer. I am impressed by how good it really is. I find it most helpful. Thank you for that."

PH
Paul Hildmann
Verified Buyer
★★★★★

"Personally, I have to say the functions you offer are amazing and I can see all the love and work you have given to the site. The product is done with a lot of love, and I can see it."

JD
Joshua Daniel
★★★★★

"Sounds like an interesting, possibly very helpful, approach."

RY
Rob Yehednav
Verified Subscriber
★★★★★

"Thanks, I appreciate your honesty. I'm looking forward to the new products and I admire your drive. "

RA
Robert Adam
Verified Buyer
★★★★★

"The information I received has been very helpful in my endeavors, please keep up the great work and updated on more resources."

RW
Roman Williams (Gunny)
Verified Buyer
★★★★★

"Wonderful- thank you kindly!"

SL
Sammy Leaver
Verified Buyer
★★★★★

"As a busy professional, time is everything. These guides saved me hours of studying. A chess coach in my pocket at this price is unreal."

SP
Sasha Patel
Verified Buyer
★★★★★

"Really appreciate it and love the sheets!"

SM
Skyler Morin
Verified Buyer
★★★★★

"So far I think it’s great! Keep up the good work."

S
Stam
Verified Buyer
★★★★★

"Awesome, thanks!"

SB
Subhadeep Bose
Verified Buyer
★★★★★

"Thank you, that was helpful!"

AT
Alfredo Torres
Verified Buyer
★★★★★

"Awesome Thanks for the rapid response! I wish I had these guides when I started playing 50+ years ago!!!"

BA
Brad A
Verified Buyer
★★★★★

"I think $5 is a very fair price for what you have created here. Very nicely done, my friend!! Your opening trainers are the pretty girl in the room and that is what has my attention right now. Again, thank you for your help and congrats on your quality trainers and other programs."

CG
Chris Gay
★★★★★

"Great stuff."

DT
Dan Tellez
Verified Buyer
★★★★★

"Thanks for asking such a good question and the opportunity for me to think clearly about a rather weak part of my chess game."

DT
Daniel Townsley
Verified Buyer
★★★★★

"I teach chess to elementary kids. These are a fantastic tool to show the strengths and weaknesses of openings without overwhelming beginners."

DG
David Green
Verified Buyer | Chess Coach
★★★★★

"I've cut my learning curve in half. The comprehensive guides are a genuine shortcut to mastering openings. Seriously impressed with the quality."

DR
David Rodriguez
Verified Buyer
★★★★★

"It's brilliant so far."

DK
Dom Kershaw
Verified Buyer
★★★★★

"Keep up the great work. "

HB
Harminder Brainch
Verified Buyer
★★★★★

"Having reviewed the materials you provided, I must acknowledge that among the numerous websites I have encountered, yours stands out as one of the most refined and professional. I am certain that I will return as a customer in the future. Thank you so much!"

TL
Thành Long
★★★★★

"I really enjoy this product"

SG
Scott G
★★★★★

"Chess Cheat Sheets are a total win! These guides have made learning chess openings a breeze. As a guy who’s always on the go, having this bundle is like having a chess coach in my pocket. The price is unbelievable for what you get. Highly recommend!"

JT
Jamal Taylor
Verified Buyer
★★★★★

"I will be a reoccurring customer. Thank you. "

JD
Joe D
Verified Buyer
★★★★★

"This is everything my father should have taught me when he first taught me Chess. The clarity and structure is just remarkable."

JJ
Jon Jay
Verified Buyer
★★★★★

"I have learned a lot by following your sheets thus far. Thanks James for your Herculean effort in putting these altogether. Looking forward to using them one by one."

KS
Ken Simosko
Verified Buyer
★★★★★

"Great work! Very impressive. I appreciate all of the hard work to you have done on this project. I really like your products. I can see you have put a lot if time and effort into your designs. "

LM
Lee M
Verified Buyer
★★★★★

"This is a very good material for beginner/intermediate level; concise, clear, it focuses on why making some moves and what general concepts players have to remember (and use). I find it extremely helpful for people who want to start taking chess seriously, and not just “play chess”."

LA
Luca Allaria
Verified Buyer
★★★★★

"I jumped from 1100 to 1750 ELO using these guides. The visual format clicked immediately. I finally understand why I'm making each move"

LM
Luke M
Verified Buyer
★★★★★

"Thanks for the helpful information"

MP
Makosini Phiri
Verified Buyer
★★★★★

"I can’t recommend the Complete Chess Openings Bundle enough! It’s been a revelation in my chess journey. The guides are clear and concise, saving me loads of time. The fact that Chess Cheat Sheets embraces inclusivity in both content and pricing makes it a standout in the chess world. A fantastic investment!"

MR
Mateo Ramirez
Verified Buyer
★★★★★

"Thank you James! Love your content. "

MC
Matthew Cheung
Verified Subscriber
★★★★★

"It's like having a chess library at your fingertips. The visual guides make learning openings a breeze. Best value for money in chess, period."

MT
Michael Turner
Verified Buyer
★★★★★

"Wow! This sounds fantastic! Thank you so much."

NP
Nick Pamment
Verified Buyer
★★★★★

"I have purchased a few of your products in the past; however, today I took your Openings Quiz and received your free resources. This is my first look (I think) at your opening trainer. I am impressed by how good it really is. I find it most helpful. Thank you for that."

PH
Paul Hildmann
Verified Buyer
★★★★★

"Personally, I have to say the functions you offer are amazing and I can see all the love and work you have given to the site. The product is done with a lot of love, and I can see it."

JD
Joshua Daniel
★★★★★

"Sounds like an interesting, possibly very helpful, approach."

RY
Rob Yehednav
Verified Subscriber
★★★★★

"Thanks, I appreciate your honesty. I'm looking forward to the new products and I admire your drive. "

RA
Robert Adam
Verified Buyer
★★★★★

"The information I received has been very helpful in my endeavors, please keep up the great work and updated on more resources."

RW
Roman Williams (Gunny)
Verified Buyer
★★★★★

"Wonderful- thank you kindly!"

SL
Sammy Leaver
Verified Buyer
★★★★★

"As a busy professional, time is everything. These guides saved me hours of studying. A chess coach in my pocket at this price is unreal."

SP
Sasha Patel
Verified Buyer
★★★★★

"Really appreciate it and love the sheets!"

SM
Skyler Morin
Verified Buyer
★★★★★

"So far I think it’s great! Keep up the good work."

S
Stam
Verified Buyer
★★★★★

"Awesome, thanks!"

SB
Subhadeep Bose
Verified Buyer

Browse By Opening

Already know your chess opening?

We cover 150+ openings, and each one has its own trainer and cheat sheets for £3.47. Search for yours, or start from your first move.

  • e4 Openings

    The most aggressive opening move, e4 is White's most popular move for a reason. 

    Browse Now 
  • d4 Openings

    Taking a slightly slower and more controlling approach, d4 is also really popular.

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  • 'Other' Openings

    These are for those who prefer throwing their opponents off right from the start with more chaos.

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About ChessCheatSheets.com

Who's Behind This?

Hey, I'm James. I started Chess Cheat Sheets in 2021 because, frankly, every way of learning openings was tedious, overwhelming, or expensive. I also can't picture a chessboard in my head (it's called Aphantasia), so I needed tools I could see and play with. I built them for myself first. Since then, 5,000+ players have used them.

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Chess cheat sheets - FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What format are your products?

The Opening Mastery Trainer is an app. It's a single file you open in your web browser, with no account and no internet needed. The cheat sheets and guides are PDFs. Puzzles come as PDFs and as PGN files for your chess software.

What can I use them on?

A phone, tablet, or computer. The cheat sheets are designed to print well too, if you'd rather have paper next to the board.

Do I need to be good at chess to use this? What level are they for?

You don't need to be good! These are built for improving players, from beginners up to around 2000 Elo. If you're somewhere between 400 and 1600, you're exactly who we build for. Stronger players use them as a refresher.

How do I get my files after purchase?

You get instant access to the download on the order confirmation screen. You'll also get an email with a link you can use at any time.

Do you offer refunds?

The Opening Mastery Trainer comes with a 7-day guarantee. Use it for 7 days, and if it hasn't helped, email us within 14 days of buying with a screenshot of your progress screen for a full refund. Our other products are digital downloads, so we don't typically refund them. But if something isn't right, email James at info@chesscheatsheets.com and he'll make it right.

Can I try something for free first?

Yes! Take the free chess openings quiz and you'll get cheat sheets and a trainer for the opening we recommend.

You can find that here:

https://chesscheatsheets.com/pages/chess-openings-quiz

Do you cover both White and Black openings?

Yes, we have guides for every opening. Some are specialised for White, some for Black, but all guides have image perspectives for both Black and White, so you’re able to use them effectively no matter which side you’re playing!

Will this work for my favourite opening?

Probably – we cover all the major and minor openings. Chances are, if it’s a recognised chess opening, we’ve got a guide for it! If you’re unsure whether it will work for you, take our free quiz and we’ll recommend one.

I’m having trouble with my download – what should I do?

If you’re struggling to open or download the file, there’s no need to worry! Simply email James at info@chesscheatsheets.com and he’ll help you get things working.