Chesslovers: IM Thomas Engqvist & Björn Knöppel

Biography

Thomas Engqvist is a Swedish chess player and author.

Channel description

Chesslovers is a channel for anyone passionate about chess. IM Thomas Engqvist and Björn Knöppel share insights on chess literature, improvement, gambits, and trends in online and over-the-board (OTB) chess.

Chesslovers follows a three-level approach to improvement.

Level 0 (Free) – Explore great chess books through reviews, classical literature, and content on improvement, gambits, and tournament play.

Chesslovers Academy ($5/month) – Focused on application: turning knowledge into practical strength. Members learn training methods, tournament preparation, chess psychology, decision-making, time management, and OTB skills.

Chesslovers Advanced ($10/month) – For ambitious players seeking deeper understanding through courses on openings, middlegames, endgames, and advanced concepts based on classical chess literature.

From discovering the classics to becoming a stronger player, Chesslovers supports your journey from knowledge to practical strength.

Latest videos Channel ↗

• 01 1.7K One of the Most Important Chess Books Ever Written | Kotov's Play Like a Grandmaster Jun 7, 2026
• 02 984 The Opening Secrets Most Chess Players Miss | Jaan Ehlvest's Grandmaster Opening Preparation May 31, 2026
• 03 613 Lessons From My Games by Reuben Fine | How to Study Classic Chess Books (with IM Thomas Engqvist) May 15, 2026
• 04 2.1K The Chess Book Every Player Should Read? IM Thomas Engqvist Explains Reuben Fine May 10, 2026
• 05 893 How Not to Play Chess by Znosko-Borovsky | A Classic Revisited by IM Thomas Engqvist May 1, 2026