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- OM CORR
- €39
- Correspondence chess database with 2.2 million human chess games. The largest collection of ICCF or corr chess players
- FOR: Correspondence chess players (e.g. ICCF)
- UPDATES: monthly
- Formats: Chessbase, PGN
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- OM OTB
- €59
- Over-the-board database with 9.5 million human chess games. The largest FIDE/OTB chess database collection.
- FOR: Classic chess players (e.g. FIDE players)
- UPDATES: monthly
- Formats: Chessbase. PGN
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- OM GOLEM
- €99
- Chess Database with 30.7 million human chess games. The largest ever collection of human chess games since 1900
- FOR: Collectors - World largest human chess database
- UPDATES: monthly
- Formats: Chessbase, PGN
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The Opening Master Chess Databases since 2004
Discover the ultimate chess winning game with Opening Master chess databases! Our exclusive collection features over 30 million top human chess games, making it the most extensive human chess database without any duplicates. The OM OTB with 9.6 millions human chess games or OM CORR with 2.2 millions correspondence chess games is something for every chess player. ♥ Join today and unlock the biggest chess database package, carefully crafted over 18 years of research and development. Opening Master is official database partner of FIDE - International Chess Federation Education Commission, a proud sponsor of ICCF global tournaments and a trusted chess database partner of global chess education platform GCHESS. For our youngest ones we partner with ChessKid.com - the safest online chess platform for children. Opening Master gives back to the community by partnering with Gift of Chess, a humanitarian charitable organisation from NY, USA, to support underprivileged communities in Africa by giving out 1 million free chess sets. If you are a tournament organizer, arbiter, club trainer, streamer or player please join our partner OUTPOSTCHESS see many benefits for you. We offer you the most reliable and comprehensive chess databases starting as low as 39 EUR. Don't wait any longer to take your game to the next level - sign up now and start learning and winning!
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Opening Master's Black Friday and Cyber Monday Extravaganza
Friday, 01 December 2023 20:52Greetings, chess enthusiasts! The best sales chess event of the year is upon us, and Opening Master Chess Database is rolling out the red carpet for all chess players and passionate strategists....
Announcement: A Spooktacular Update and Halloween Promotion!
Wednesday, 01 November 2023 21:35Greetings, Chess Enthusiasts! We are thrilled to announce the completion of a major overhaul and enhancement to the Opening Master Chess database. Our team has diligently worked on a thorough...
Invitation to The Accra Classic Chess Tournament 2023 with General Partner Opening Master
Saturday, 26 August 2023 11:52Big thing is coming up September 14 - September 26 in Accra, Ghana in West Africa. Experience the 2nd Accra Chess Classics, official FIDE tournament in the beautiful West Africa. Register now and...
The 5th Annual Chess Slovak Open with live streaming and interview about chess databases
Saturday, 26 August 2023 11:06Love doing things for the first time. Being part of the live streaming in the chess world was bit shaky, didn't know what to expect especially when sitting next to you is experienced FIDE Master. I...
World Chess Cup 2023 in Baku, Azerbaijan brings already surprises. Download all players FREE.
Monday, 31 July 2023 08:14The Chess World Cup 2023 just started and we have prepared for you top 50 players on the list as free chess database for you. The 206-player single-elimination chess tournament is being played now...
New July 2023 updates and why Twitter X has a chance. Rise of superapps
Friday, 28 July 2023 15:12We just uploaded new version of OM OTB 2023 07 with 9,741,749 official human chess games and OM CORR 2023 07 with 2,197,331 correspondence chess games and think some Superapps are coming soon.
Quo Vadis Chinese chess? Chinese Women (and man) dominate FIDE World Chess
Saturday, 22 July 2023 08:05China’s Ju Wenjun, Women’s World Chess Champion, born 1991 in Shanghai, China with FIDE Rating 2560 was challenged by Lei Tingjie, the winner of the Candidates Tournament. And with recent win of...
Today we celebrate International Chess Day. Why this is perfect timing to bring your kids
Thursday, 20 July 2023 09:37Happy International Chess Day! Today, we celebrate the game of strategy and intellect which has been around with us 1500 years. The game of chess was born in India during the Gupta dynasty in the...
The Power of Chess Education why we should invest more funds to coaches and chess charity
Monday, 17 July 2023 07:54Education plays a important role in shaping our lives and transforming societies. Who would have taught you could do with the chess set as well. It goes beyond mere degrees and certificates; it...
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New York, USA - Gift of Chess, the charitable nonprofit organization that aims to transform lives through the universal language of chess, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Opening Master, a company that publishes…Read More
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In a world where children face various challenges, one activity stands out as a powerful tool to foster personal growth, critical thinking, and resilience: chess. It is with great excitement that we announce our charity…Read More
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Opening Master is supporting new chess research Project at UCL School of Management in London project - When chess players are more likely to make novel moves.Read More
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New Delhi / Bratislava – Global non-profit foundation, Digital Education and Skills Council (DESC), and Opening Master, a leading digital chess education coaching and biggest chess databases provider, announced today that they are entering into a partnership…Read More
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Lausanne, Switzerland / Bratislava, Slovakia – The Chess in Education Commission of the International Chess Federation, FIDE EDU, is dedicated to promoting chess as an educational tool and developing chess education programs and curricula in schools and…Read More
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Hey, big news. We just release the new OM 1992 chess database. It is the biggest collection of human chess games between 1800 and 1992 and clean. Have a look and download now.Read More
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Kids can start learning chess as early as 3-4 years old, but the ideal age to begin teaching them is around 5-6 years old. At this age, children are able to understand basic concepts such…Read More
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These days, everything is computerised, and we are living in an information technology world where everything you need to find is on Google (and since last two months miracle called CHATGPT. Although this world has…Read More
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The time it takes to reach a chess rating of 2000 ELO will depend on several factors, including the player's current level of skill, their natural aptitude for the game, and the amount of time…Read More
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Magnus Carlsen was just 10 years old when he first discovered the power of a chess databases. It was a hot summer day, and he was cooped up in his room, scrolling through chess websites…Read More
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Playing chess with others in the park can provide an opportunity for social interaction and build new relationships with people who share similar interests. Combination of fresh air, nature and chess is extraordinary. Have you…Read More
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There are several Hollywood celebrities who have been known to play chess, including: Will Smith, Woody Harrelson, Nicolas Cage, Keira Knightley, Kate Hudson, Angelina Jolie, Michael Douglas, Jennifer Lawrence. These are just a few examples of the many Hollywood celebrities who enjoy playing…Read More
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Today we are going to speak with our friend Brad Borkowski aka the Colorado Woodworker from United States. Brad is a high school woodshop teacher based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Since 2013, he's run a…Read More
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Today we are going to speak with our friend Lena Miladinovic from Serbia. She is a Woman International Master in chess, an international arbiter, and a FIDE instructor, coach, and CEO of Outpost Chess. The…Read More
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Let me welcome Reverend Charles Tandoh, who agreed to have a short interview with us, explaining why he thinks printing chess sets in Ghana helps the local community and how he plans to expand the…Read More
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Whether you're looking to improve your rating, compete in tournaments, or simply enjoy the game of chess at a higher level, the Unstoppable Chess Academy can help you achieve your goals. With its knowledgeable instructors,…Read More
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Nasir is only 11 years old. He moved from Nigeria to the United Kingdom with his family early last year to seek better life and opportunities for chess. Before he left, he planned to conquer…Read More
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How it works:
1. You select type of Plan you wish to download. OM CORR, OM OTB or OM GOLEM
2. Pay by the secure gateway PayPal. We accept major credit/debit cards.
3. A confirmation email with the subscription details comes to you.
4. We register your email address to cloud service SYNC and invite you to a shared folder. It's all FREE.
5. You download all the databases to your local hard drive. You will always find a newest version of the Opening Master chess databases on the cloud.
Why Opening Master
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