The Fastest Way to 2000+ ELO Without Wasting Years Figuring It Out Alone
Struggling to break out of your current ELO range? Want to become a tournament player but don't know where to start? Join FitChess Academy to sharpen your chess skills and build the energy, focus, and physical strength you need to keep improving on the board and in life. Not just another 'chess course', but a world's first chess performance academy blending physical health to improve mental performance!
Struggling to break out of your current ELO range? Join FitChess Academy to sharpen your chess skills and build the focus, and physical strength you need to keep improving on the board and in life.
Have You Ever Wasted Hours Of Your Time
Searching For What to Study Next...
Only to find a Youtube video promising to teach you the "key" tactic to increase your rating, but explaining concepts you already know...
Do you ever hear a strategic idea, but when you try to find more about it, there's no videos or lessons to be found?
You decide to move on, but the next day it happens in your game again! And this time your opponent knows it all.
Do you ever wish that you can be more than a chess player? That your physical health is also as important as your mental health... so you can move through life feeling strong, fit and active.
But how can I balance both chess and fitness in my busy schedule...
What If There Was a Smarter Way to Train...
For Your Mind and Your Body?
If there’s one thing I’ve learned after coaching 100's of chess players, building strength and fitness programs for busy professionals, and studying the science behind skill acquisition and performance...
It’s that most people are focusing on things in the wrong order, AND trying to do it all alone.
Chess is hard enough already.
There are hundreds of ideas of to study, millions of ways to play, and zero real guidance if you don’t know what to focus on. It’s no surprise people plateau for months… sometimes years.
Or worse, they burn out completely and stop enjoying the game. But once I started teaching chess using ideas borrowed from sport coaching science...
Progress became predictable. Confidence increased. And people actually looked forward to playing again.
What Stops Most Chess Players From Improving
Is Their Approach To Learning
When you're brand new to chess, improvement comes fast. You learn how the pieces move, pick up a few basic tactics, and play game after game, so your rating jumps quickly.
But once you hit 750, maybe 1000, everything slows down. Opponents stop giving away free pieces. Games get messier. More complicated. And suddenly, memorising openings or solving random puzzles doesn’t cut it anymore.
The same happens with your health. The beginner gains are harder to come by. Your lifting numbers are plateauing and you're starting to get injuries but you don't know why.
If you dream of being a great chess player in the best shape of your life, knowing how to:
🧩 Navigate the opening even when your opponent does something new that you've never seen before
🧩 Outmanoeuvre your opponent in the middlegame and convert your winning endgames with ease
💪 Train properly for your health or sporting goals while avoiding injuries
You'll need to:
Stop Relying on Guesswork And Start
Training With Purpose
The biggest mistake I see adult chess learners making is spending too much time consuming content, and not enough time practicing the fundamentals.
They spend their limited time scrolling for hours on YouTube or reading books, but when it comes to applying it, suddenly they can't remember what to do anymore.
And they sit in this struggle by themselves, alone, with no guidance or community support to make things fun and easy to understand.
If this resonates with you, trust me, you are not alone!
People waste YEARS struggling by themselves to become a better chess player,
or to be in great physical shape, because they don't have a structured plan to follow
and no coach to guide them! But that will all change once you learn…
The 3 Secrets to Lifelong Chess & Health Improvement
1. Structured Learning Material
Learning any complex skill is almost impossible without the right structure. But once you have it, progress becomes a matter of consistency and time, not talent.
That’s why almost anyone can complete a university degree. The content is laid out, step-by-step. You just have to show up and do the work.
Chess, and your health, work the same way. Unless you're Magnus Carlsen, you can't just sit at a board and intuitively understand deep strategy. You need to be taught. And while there’s more chess content online than ever, most of it is random, overwhelming, and completely unstructured.
What you really need is a clear path. One that shows you exactly what to learn, and when, for your current level.
2. Expert Guidance
There’s a reason every elite athlete has a coach, entrepreneurs have mentors and businesses hire consultants. We all know that learning from someone with experience saves time, energy, and most importantly, gets better results.
But when it comes to our hobbies, especially chess, most adults try to go it alone. They avoid getting a coach… until the frustration of rating stagnation finally pushes them to act.
The same mindset exists in health. For years, the model was “wait until something breaks, then fix it.” But that’s changing. Modern health isn’t about reacting, it’s about prevention. Just like in chess, the smartest strategy is learning the right moves before things go wrong.
3. Community Support
The fastest way to change your habits is to join a group where your goal is the norm. Want to become a better runner? Join a run club. Want to level up in business? Go where entrepreneurs connect. And if you want to become a stronger chess player, surround yourself with people who are actively learning, improving, and pushing toward the same goal.
But it's not just about improvement. Community provides support. They share in your wins and pick you up when you're down. It's about connecting with real people interested in your best outcomes!
What if your available communities are too far away? Or they are only hosted at limited times near your area. This is where the benefit of online communities is.
Here’s the real key to success:
If you want to improve your skills as fast as possible…
You Need To Combine All of These Secrets Into
One Place For Learning
After seeing so many adult players still getting stuck at the same level, and hundreds of fitness clients sharing the same concerns for help, I've decided to create an online academy teaching everything I've learnt over the last 25 years of playing chess and the last 10 years of coaching elite athletes and everyday fitness enthusiasts.
With structured, yet succinct chess lessons no matter what ELO level you are currently at, you'll gain knowledge across opening principles, middlegame tactics and strategy as well as endgames,
Giving you everything you need to…
Rapidly Increase Your ELO In Weeks,
Not Months Or Years
Achieve What You Know You Are Capable Of, With Your Chess AND Your Health
‼️ Imagine how much more fun chess will be when you're spotting tactics instantly, playing brilliant moves, and beating higher-rated opponents, consistently.
‼️Imagine watching your ELO climb 200+ points in weeks, not months, with a step-by-step plan built for your level, your goals, and your style.
‼️And imagine feeling sharper, healthier, and more focused, with a body that supports your brain, and a lifestyle built for long-term mental and physical longevity.
Hi, I'm Kelvin Finke
from FitChess Academy
I’m a 3x Australian Age Group Chess Champion, a passionate chess coach, and a strength & conditioning specialist who’s worked with elite athletes across multiple sports.
I stepped away from competitive chess after winning national titles as a kid, but returned years later as a busy adult, stuck around 1800 ELO and unsure how to improve.
With limited time and a demanding career, I found it almost impossible to balance structured chess training with real-life responsibilities. But drawing on my background in skill acquisition and performance coaching, I built a system that helped me break through to 2300+ ELO and earn the conditional FIDE Candidate Master title, all while maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle.
After coaching hundreds of students, I’ve seen firsthand that the fastest way to improve isn’t talent or endless hours...
It’s following a clear, progressive training system that sharpens both your mind and your body.
That’s why I created FitChess Academy, and I can’t wait to help you level up.
The World's Only Chess & Fitness Community Designed to Help You Reach 2000+ ELO AND Improve Your Health
With short, consumable lesson videos inside a private, members only community, you'll start to UNDERSTAND
chess principles and HOW to play good moves...
You'll learn only what's important to you right NOW, saving you time and mental headaches, allowing you to improve rapidly...
Guiding you every step of the way from openings, to middlegame strategies and endgame technique, you'll become a master of chess.
But What Separates FitChess
Academy Is Access To Weekly
Group Coaching Sessions!
FitChess Academy is not just another 'chess course'. Each and every week, join other members for exclusive group coaching INCLUDED with the academy! For less than a weekly cup of coffee, access the most important tool in your chess improvement.
Learn alongside other dedicated members and have a direct space to ask questions to coach, Kelvin Finke. Engage in fun puzzle solving, learn the fundamentals and even take part in member only tournaments!
Engage with members in the community group page and post your latest games for analysis or share your experiences with your chess journey!
OPEN TO ALL SKILL LEVELS
✅ If you're just a beginner, you don't even know how the pieces move, this academy will give you the best possible start on your chess journey, saving you years of time! Learn not only the basics, but be taught in a way that promotes long-term improvement and retention.
✅ If you're approaching the 1000 ELO range, you will be provide with the structured resources you need to break into the top 20% of chess players. Go beyond the basic traps and truly understand game fundamentals and strategy.
✅ And if you've already crossed 1500 ELO, and looking to become a top 1% chess player, the teaching resources will share some rare and hard to find lessons that will truly transform your gameplay.
And This Is How You'll Improve Your
Physical Strength and Cardiovascular Endurance At The Same Time
In FitChess Academy you'll improve not only your chess abilities by also your physical health! You'll have access to an evidence-based workout routine designed to increase your strength, muscle mass and cardiovascular fitness. The routine will change each month to ensure you are always progressing towards your health goals.
This makes FitChess Academy the perfect place for chess players looking to improve their health, OR fitness enthusiasts looking to improve their chess. I strongly believe that training both alongside each other can greatly improve cognitive performance and longevity.
So if you're ready to level up your chess game and be in the best shape of your life, click the button below and join FitChess Academy today!
But Don't Take My Word For It!
Here's What Other Members Had To Say
"Improved 400 ELO in 6 Weeks"
Kelvin is a great teacher and very knowledgable. After just 6 weeks of lessons, my gameplay has improved dramatically. I highly recommend him if you're keen to improve your chess game and health
- Thomas O.
"I really appreciate his expertise & good humour"
The program structure and gym fundamentals Kelvin taught me has helped so much in my fitness journey. I really appreciate his expertise and good humour, makes me excited to put in maximal effort every session
- FM Yi L.
"I started to really look forward to each class"
I highly recommend Kelvin as a chess coach. I had never done chess classes before and they quickly became something I looked forward to. I found he adapted his speech really well to suit all levels and abilities.
- David B.
LIMITED TIME OFFER
Get These Special Bonuses FREE When You Join Today
Bonus 1
1-1 Onboarding Game Review
What's better than gaining access to ALL the resources you need to improve? Having someone personally review your own games to show you what resources specifically you should focus on.
Every member joining FitChess Academy will have a 30min onboarding call with coach Kelvin Finke for FREE, but only if you join during this special launch time!
Bonus 2
Chess Monthly Study Plan
Not only will you have all the lesson videos to teach you key strategic concepts, but with the Chess Monthly Study Plan you will see how to structure your weeks to manage playing Rapid & Blitz Game, study your course material and review games, all while strategically increasing time spent on the most important aspects of your game.
Like with your health, having structure and routine around learning is just as important as the actual material you are studying!
30 Day Money-Back
"ELO INCREASE" Guarantee
I truly believe that this Academy is everything a chess player needs to achieve 2000+ ELO, live a healthy life AND find a network of supporting chess players. So much so, that I'm including a 30 Day Money-Back "ELO Increase" guarantee.
This gives you access to the academy for a full month to learn the content, join in on the group sessions and engage with the members.
If you watch 75% of the lesson content within your ELO range, attend at least 1 group coaching session and STILL don't see a significant improvement in your ELO rating, simply message me and I'll send you 100% of your money back!
Let's Recap EVERYTHING You Get Inside
If you want to reach 2000+ ELO quickly without wasting years of your time; learn alongside other dedicated members with a proven structure AND the support of a coach.
Here's what you get:
Chess Courses from 0-2000 ELO ($497 Value)
Weekly Group Coaching Online ($360/mo Value)
Supportive Club Community ($40/mo Value)
Monthly Exercise Program ($120/mo Value)
BONUS 1: Onboarding Game Review ($90 Value)
BONUS 2: Monthly Chess Study Plan ($47 Value)
TOTAL VALUE: $1154
YOU GET IT ALL TODAY FOR:
$39/month
$29/month
Available For Next 5 Members Only!
Offer Ends December 15th 2025
GOt QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
How is this academy different from other chess resources?
This is the world's first chess and fitness academy, aiming to improve both your chess rating and your health! Specifically on the chess improvement, this academy has broken down learning resources into your specific ELO range, providing you direct lessons for your current level and saving you time by avoiding unnecessary lessons. The highlight of this academy is the weekly group coaching which is something many other 'chess courses' don't include!
What level of chess player can benefit from this academy?
The simple answer is, everyone! This academy has learning resources that will quite literally teach a brand new player from 0 ELO all the way to 2000 ELO. If you're just starting out, I can't think of a more time-saving way to learn chess than to have all the information you need in one place.
How do I gain access to the academy?
Once you have joined by clicking any of the 'Enrol Now' buttons above and following the checkout, you will receive an email to your account providing log-in details to the academy group. The academy is best accessed via browsers on your desktop and mobile.
Can I interact with other members inside the academy?
Of course! This is one of our central pillars to success. Use the academy just like a Facebook Group and chat with members, ask questions and even interact with coach, Kelvin Finke
How does the monthly workout program work?
Once inside the academy, you will receive links to access the elite exercise coaching platform, TeamBuildR. Here, you will be able to see the monthly workout that has been designed to improve your strength, cardiovascular endurance and mobility.
How long will it take until I see results?
For both your chess improvement and your health improvement you can see results within the first month! If you are dedicated to watching the learning resources, attending the group chess coaching sessions and performing your health workouts, I can promise you will only be happy with your improvement!
Can I cancel my membership to FitChess Academy at any time?
Yes! The membership payment to FitChess Academy is billed monthly with NO lock in. This means if life gets in the way and you can't commit to improving in chess anymore, you can cancel at anytime. Just remember to do this before your next billing cycle.
Can I get my money back if I'm not happy with FitChess Academy in the first 30 days?
Yes! We have a 30 day money-back "ELO Increase" Guarantee. This means if you have watched at least 75% of the video content within your ELO Range and attended at least 1 group coaching call, and you STILL have not increased you rating, or are not happy with the academy, you can get your money back.
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