Back To Chess: The 30-Day Comeback Plan for Returning Players (Printable and Interactive PDF)
Back To Chess: The 30-Day Comeback Plan for Returning Players (Printable and Interactive PDF)
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Haven’t played chess in years? Your 30-day way back to the board starts here
Maybe it’s been twenty years. Perhaps thirty. You used to love this game, and now you have the time to enjoy it again, but you’re not sure where to begin.
Back To Chess is a gentle, step-by-step plan written for players aged 50+ who stepped away and want a clear, calm way back. No jargon, no subscription, no pressure.
How it works
Each day has one small card with 2-4 steps, about 15 to 25 minutes in total. Four stages take you from remembering the game to playing with confidence:
- Week 1: Remember the game. Pieces, special rules, simple checkmates, and your first game back
- Week 2: See tactics again. Forks, pins, skewers, and discovered attacks, with friendly puzzles
- Week 3: Start your games well. Three simple opening ideas and a ready-made starting setup
- Week 4: Play and improve. Real games, learning from losses, and where to go next
What’s inside
- A refresher on how the pieces move, the special rules, and how games end
- A tour of what’s changed since you last played, from ratings to clocks to computers
- Chess in plain English, so the online jargon makes sense
- A step-by-step guide to your first online account, plus tips for staying safe
- The Four-Question Safety Check, to stop giving pieces away
- 42 puzzles with full answers
- Endgame essentials
- A game review sheet, game log, and 30-day progress tracker
- Printable and interactive PDF versions
Use it your way
Follow the whole plan on a real board with the printed pages, play the computer with no account needed, or play real people online. Your choice, and you can switch any time.
Just £3.47 ($4.50). Instant download. No bonuses, no subscription, no upsell pressure. Missed a day? Carry on. The plan will wait.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be good at chess to use this?
No. These are made for beginners and intermediates, but equally applicable for advanced players. If you’re under 2000 elo, they’re great for you. And if you’re 400-1600… they’re perfect!
How do I get my guide(s) after purchase?
Once you purchase your guide(s), you’ll receive instant access to the download on the order confirmation screen. You’ll also receive an email with information about your order and an additional link to download, which you can use at any time.
Can I use this on mobile/tablet/paper? What format are they?
Yes! All of our cheat sheets have been designed to work on any and every platform – mobile, tablet, desktop, and even paper! Digital versions are interactive and allow you to quickly click through to each section of the guide. All guides are given in a PDF format.
What skill level are these guides for?
Whatever your skill level, there’s a chess cheat sheet for you. We cover openings of all skill levels, from simple systems to advanced variations. While designed for those who are beginner/intermediate elo levels who haven’t studied extensively, you can easily use them for refreshers at higher elo levels.
Do you offer refunds?
Since these are digital downloads, we do not typically offer refunds – because you can download the file, ask for a refund, but you’ll still have access to the file! However, if you have any issues or want assistance, please contact us and we’ll make it right. You can email James personally at info@chesscheatsheets.com.
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.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept credit/debit cards, PayPal, and Apple Pay / Google Pay for a quick, secure checkout.
Do you offer discounts?
Yes! Check out our bundle deals to save when buying multiple guides. These are the best value products we have, sometimes getting you a discount of up to 90%!
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.
Is there a free sample I can try?
Yes! If you’d like to try before you buy, we have a free chess opening quiz that will help you decide an opening then give you a free complementary cheat sheet for that opening. You can find that here:
https://chesscheatsheets.com/chess-openings-quiz/
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