What's inside the chess journal
- Game Record
- Game Review
- Games Log
- Opening Repertoire
- Puzzle Tracker
- Position Diagrams
- Rating Tracker
- Study Plan
- Notes
See every page
All 13 pages of the US Letter version, exactly as they print. Tap a page to see it larger.
- 1. Cover
- 2. This Journal Belongs To
- 3. Contents
- 4. Game Record
- 5. Game Review
- 6. Games Log
- 7. Opening Repertoire
- 8. Puzzle Tracker
- 9. Position Diagrams
- 10. Rating Tracker
- 11. Study Plan
- 12. Notes
- 13. Thank you page
Who this chess journal is for
This journal is for chess players who want to improve, from beginners learning openings to club and tournament players working on their rating. It suits kids in school chess clubs, adults rediscovering the game and online players who want to study offline. Recording and reviewing your own games is one of the fastest ways to get better, because it shows your real mistakes and habits rather than general advice from a book.
How to use your chess journal
Write down each game move by move on the game record. Afterward, review it on the game review page, marking mistakes, missed tactics and turning points. Log all games with results and opponents. Build your opening repertoire for white and black. Track puzzles solved and accuracy. Draw key positions on the diagram pages. Record rating changes, and follow a weekly study plan balancing tactics, openings and endgames.
Formats included
A4 PDF
For printing in most of the world (210 × 297 mm).
US Letter PDF
For printing in the US and Canada (8.5 × 11 in).
Digital PDF
Hyperlinked tabs for tablets and PDF annotation apps.
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Free downloadChess Journal questions
Can I record games move by move?
Yes. Look for the "Games Log" page in the 13-page chess journal. Every page is undated, so you can start any day and reprint a page whenever it fills up. Download it free, print only the pages you need and add more copies of any page later.
Is there an opening repertoire page?
Yes. Look for the "Opening Repertoire" page in the 13-page chess journal. Every page is undated, so you can start any day and reprint a page whenever it fills up. Download it free, print only the pages you need and add more copies of any page later.
Can I track my rating?
Yes. Look for the "Rating Tracker" page in the 13-page chess journal. Every page is undated, so you can start any day and reprint a page whenever it fills up. Download it free, print only the pages you need and add more copies of any page later.
Is the Chess Journal really free?
Yes, the Chess Journal is completely free for personal use. Download the 13-page PDF without an account or email address, print it at home as often as you like and share the page link with friends. Matching bundles on our Etsy shop are optional and paid; this single planner stays free.
What size is the Chess Journal?
The Chess Journal comes in A4 (210 x 297 mm) and US Letter (8.5 x 11 inches), plus a hyperlinked digital PDF for tablets. Choose the file that matches the paper in your printer and print at Actual size or 100%, so nothing is cut off. Both paper sizes have the same 13 pages.
