Lessons are conducted via Zoom. All you need is a computer with zoom installed or accessed from the browser and an internet connection.
No, you do not need a chessboard for the lessons. We use software by which the coach will share his screen, and the students can see the board. A chessboard can be used by the students to do their homework.
We have a maximum of 6 students per group to ensure individual attention.
You can pay the fees via Zelle, PayPal, or Credit Card.
Our Curriculum is designed course-wise. Once the student completes a course, they move up to the next level. The courses we offer are:
During registration, you select the child’s level at per their chess knowledge and rating. The coach will gauge their degree during the first lesson. In case any changes are needed, we will move the student to the correct group to ensure progress.
Yes, we can customize a private lessons package if you wish to learn with your friends. Lessons can be for up to 3 students if all are at the same chess knowledge level. Please note that the scheduling will be up to you.
Yes, we can customize a private lessons package if you wish to learn with your friends. Lessons can be for up to 3 students if all are at the same chess knowledge level. Please note that the scheduling will be up to you.
Each lesson for the group session will be for 1.5 hours, and the course will consist of 12 lessons. That is a total of 18 hours.
The US Chess Federation (USCF) is the central chess body in the US. Their rating system determines the level of experience of a player. The more games you win in USCF rated tournaments, the higher your rating will go.
FIDE is the international chess body that connects players worldwide. The FIDE rating system is used for all international tournaments. The World Championship and the World Cup are two examples of standard FIDE rated tournaments. FIDE ratings and matches are generally for masters and higher-rated players.
A beginner chess player should know how the pieces move, what checkmate is, and be capable of playing a full game of Chess. The USCF rating range would be from Unrated to 600. An intermediate chess player should be able to understand first openings and be able to calculate tactics. The USCF rating range would be between 600-1200. An advanced chess player should have an opening repertoire of at least 2 or 3 openings and be able to calculate at least two moves ahead. The USCF rating range would be 1200+.
Here is the link for chess rating: http://www.uschess.org/
At present, the popular online chess sites are chess.com and lichess.org
