Intermediate Class Registration

$315.00

Dates

Step 2: Wednesday, 5:00 pm EST Step 2+: Thursday, 6:00 pm EST Step 3: Thursday, 7:30 pm EST

Classes start March 23 + 24, 2022.

Each class will meet for one hour sessions over ten consecutive weeks.

Step 2

The Step 2 Class is ideal for children who have finished Step 1+ or have successfully competed in beginner tournaments. They should be able to apply Step 1 concepts with the skill and consistency of a player who solves 1+ tasks accurately.

This course is the best way for students to move into the world of tactics: Double attacks, pins, discovered attacks, removing the defender, etc. Step 2 students will more deeply master the idea of winning material, attacking the opponent, and thinking ahead. Those who become sharp tacticians will be able to compete very successfully in a wide range of tournaments. In ten lessons, students will learn about:

Piece Activity
Double Attacks
Pins
Eliminating the Defender
Opening Principles
Mate in 2
Mating with King and Rook vs. King
Discovered Attack
Defending Against Mate
Intermediate Moves

Lessons will use zoom in combination with our interactive online coaching platform. Regular HW will be assigned electronically to help students solidify and apply the concepts being taught. Class is limited to 10 students, to ensure each student receives the individual attention required for them to thrive. We look forward to helping your children move forward in the world of tournament chess!

Time: Wednesdays at 5 PM Eastern, starting starting March 23
Price: $315

After signing up, please click here to fill out our registration form.

Step 2+

The Step 2+ class is ideal for children who have finished Step 2 or have successfully competed in intermediate tournaments. They should be able to consistently apply the tactics from the Step 2 workbook in tournament games.

This course is perfect for deepening the skills that decide games between intermediate players: Giving mate, playing pawn endgames, punishing mistakes in the opening, defending, etc. Step 2+ students will learn to think ahead more precisely, considering all of their options and anticipating the opponent’s intention. Those completing the coursework successfully will have a rock solid foundation to move into higher level chess. In ten lessons, students will learn about:

Solving Mixed Puzzles
Intermediate Moves
Giving Checkmate
Pawn Endings
The Opening
Defending
Visualization
Visualizing Mate
Stalemate Motifs
Winning Material

Time: Thursdays at 6 PM Eastern, starting March 24
Price: $315

After signing up, please click here to fill out our registration form.

Step 3

The Step 3 class is ideal for children who have finished Step 2+ and have successfully competed in intermediate tournaments. They should be able to consistently apply the tactics from the Step 2+ workbook in tournament games.

This course is perfect for making the transition to a more serious level of tournament chess. Students will go beyond tactics they have previously learned and begin to master other essential skills: Making plans, playing king and pawn endgames, defending against the opponent’s threats, calculating accurately, trapping pieces, and much more. Students who complete the coursework successfully, while regularly competing in tournaments and analyzing their games, should be able to face strong opposition with confidence. In ten lessons, students will learn about:

Completing the Opening
Discovered and Double Check
Attacking a Pinned Piece
Mate after Gaining Access
The Square of the Pawn
Eliminating the Defender
Defending against a Double Attack
Mini-Plans
Draws
X-Rays

Time: Thursdays at 7:30 PM, starting starting March 24
Price: $315

After signing up, please click here to fill out our registration form.