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Not sure where to start?
Whether you’re over 100 or applying for college, the thought of learning (or re-learning) chess can be overwhelming.
No clue where to begin
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Spinning your wheels with free tools like YouTube or Lichess
Struggling to see real results
Wasting months or years without a plan
I get it.
I’m Billy, the founder of ODC. I spent years trying to piece chess knowledge together before reaching a 2200 bullet rating.
You don’t have to do all that. No matter your age, build your chess skills without the guesswork.
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