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.
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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.
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I want to actually know my openings
Find Out More*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
Take The Free Quiz*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!
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I just want one opening
Browse By Opening*CLASSIC*
Every opening has its own interactive trainer and cheat sheets. Search for yours and start working on it today
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
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.
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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
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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
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Play them for real
Sit down for your next game already knowing what to play. Easy.
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.
The Chess Opening Puzzle Vault: 1.5 Million+ Puzzles Sorted by Opening
The Chess Endgame Expertise Bundle: 3 Guides + 2,700 Puzzles
Chess Tactics Mastery: 1-Year Training System For Guaranteed Improvement
How We Compare
| Feature | Books | YouTube | Chessable | Chess Cheat Sheets |
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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 | ⚠️ | ⚠️ | ⚠️ | ✅ |
🏆 Flagship Bundle
The Complete Chess Opening Cheat Sheets Bundle
Every opening on a visual cheat sheet you can check in seconds: the moves people actually play, plus the official book lines, on screen or printed beside your board. 150+ Popular Moves sheets. 126 Book Moves sheets. PGNs for every line. A trainer for every opening, worth £750 individually.

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.
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.
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e4 Openings
Browse NowThe most aggressive opening move, e4 is White's most popular move for a reason.
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d4 Openings
Browse NowTaking a slightly slower and more controlling approach, d4 is also really popular.
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'Other' Openings
Browse NowThese are for those who prefer throwing their opponents off right from the start with more chaos.
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.
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:
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.