This intermediate chess course focuses on understanding, strategic thinking, and independent decision-making rather than memorizing moves. Students learn to evaluate positions, develop effective plans, and adapt to changing game situations. The goal is to build confident, flexible players who can apply core chess principles in real games.
Tuition: $100 per student per month (4 classes/month)
Students may join at the beginning of any month and progress through the curriculum at their own pace.
Starting on Jan 4,2027 530pm.
Location TBD
This beginner group class is designed for students who know how the pieces move and are ready to take the next step. Students will learn essential chess principles and key ideas, including how to develop their pieces, control the center, coordinate their forces, and use each piece to its full potential. Through guided practice and real-game examples, students will begin to understand why certain moves work, how to recognize opportunities, and how to make more purposeful decisions during a game.
Tuition: $100 per student per month (4 classes/month)
Students may join at the beginning of any month and progress through the curriculum at their own pace.
Schedule
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Players are welcomed into the program, introduced to the class structure, and guided through expectations for learning and play. This session helps everyone ease in, get comfortable, and set goals for the months ahead.
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Month 1 focuses on the basics of positional chess, including piece activity, strong and weak squares, open files, and pawn structure. Students will begin learning how to create simple strategic plans beyond tactics.
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Focuses on building simple middlegame plans through piece improvement, good trades, space advantage, and identifying weaknesses in the opponent’s position. Students will learn how to make better strategic decisions during practical games
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Introduces basic endgame concepts, including king activity, opposition, pawn endings, and basic rook endgames. Students will learn key positions and techniques needed to convert winning advantages.