Chessable Joins the Play Magnus / Chess24 Family
Today, on August 8, 2019, we've made it official — Chessable is joining the Play Magnus / Chess24 family.
This marks an exciting milestone in our journey. From day one, Chessable has been about helping people learn chess more effectively — combining science, technology, and passion to make studying the game as rewarding as playing it. What started as a simple idea has grown into a vibrant community of learners, authors, and fans from all over the world.
As we've grown, we've often thought about how to reach more students, attract even more great authors, and continue improving our platform. Partnering with the Play Magnus Group allows us to do all that — and more.
Why Play Magnus
There are a few reasons why this partnership felt like the right move:
Shared mission – Play Magnus and Chess24 share our passion for making chess accessible, educational, and inspiring. Magnus himself is deeply interested in learning and improvement, which aligns perfectly with what Chessable stands for.
Incredible talent – The Play Magnus Group brings together some of the best players and coaches in the world, from Magnus Carlsen to Peter Svidler and beyond. Many of them will now be creating and sharing content on Chessable.
Broader reach – Together, we'll have the chance to reach millions of chess enthusiasts worldwide and bring the benefits of our MoveTrainer technology to a much larger audience.
Resources for growth – With the support and reach of the Play Magnus / Chess24 ecosystem, we'll be able to accelerate product development, expand our content library, and bring even more learning innovation to chess.
What This Means for Our Users
Chessable will continue to operate as an independent brand within the Play Magnus Group. Our platform, community, and mission remain unchanged — we're still focused on making learning chess as effective and enjoyable as possible.
You'll continue to see the same dedication to quality courses, user-driven improvements, and the evidence-based approach that's at the heart of Chessable. The difference now is that we'll have even more tools, partners, and opportunities to deliver on that vision.
Looking Ahead
Joining the Play Magnus / Chess24 family is a big step, but it's one that feels like the natural next chapter for Chessable. Together, we can build the world's best ecosystem for learning, playing, and enjoying chess — from first moves to grandmaster preparation.
To everyone who's supported Chessable from the start — our users, authors, and investors — thank you. Your belief in this mission made today possible. We're incredibly excited about what's to come.
Stay tuned — this is just the beginning.
— David Kramaley, CEO & Co-founder of Chessable