Junior Chess
N° 01
Little Pawns (Ages 5-7)
How the pieces move, the chessboard through stories and mini-games: a first meeting with chess.
Groups
Chess groups are formed by age and playing strength: students with a national rating (UKD) or FIDE rating are placed by rating band, and unrated players by a level test. Mind games and Go groups are listed separately.
Junior Chess
N° 02
Foundation Chess (Ages 8-10)
Opening principles, basic checkmates, notation and the chess clock: getting ready for a first tournament.
Rating band0–1000
Junior Chess
N° 03
Tactics and Combinations (Ages 8-12)
Tactical motifs, calculation and middlegame plans for students rated 1000-1200 UKD.
Rating band1000–1200
Tournament Chess
N° 04
Development Group (Ages 11-14)
UKD 1200-1400: an opening repertoire, pawn structures, endgame technique and a regular tournament schedule.
Rating band1200–1400
Tournament Chess
N° 05
Tournament Preparation Group (Ages 10-16)
UKD 1400-1700: three sessions a week, online analysis, tournament coaching and preparation for age-group…
Rating band1400–1700
Tournament Chess
N° 06
Performance Group (FIDE 1700+)
Deep opening work, strategic positions and an individual training plan for players rated FIDE 1700-2000.
Rating band1700–2000
Adults
N° 07
Adult Chess and Club Evenings
A weekly evening lesson plus free play for adults who are new to chess or returning after years away.
Rating band0–1600
Mind Games
N° 08
Mind and Puzzle Games (Ages 7-12)
Strategic, spatial and numerical thinking through mangala, reversi, hex, Turkish draughts, sudoku, kakuro and…
Mind Games
N° 09
Go Workshop (Age 12 and Over)
East Asia’s ancient strategy game: from the 9x9 board to 19x19, thinking in territory and connection.
Tournament Chess
N° 10
Online Private Lessons
Four one-to-one online lessons a month: analysis of the player’s own games and a personal study plan.
Rating band1200–2000
The first move is yours
The level assessment is free: a 20-minute game and a short talk to find the right group together.
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