Development Group (Ages 11-14)
UKD 1200-1400: an opening repertoire, pawn structures, endgame technique and a regular tournament schedule.
UKD 1400-1700: three sessions a week, online analysis, tournament coaching and preparation for age-group championships.
An intensive programme for students preparing for age-group championships and FIDE-rated tournaments. Alongside two in-person sessions a week there is one online analysis session; students’ tournament games are first examined with the coach through human eyes, not with an engine.
Students rated 1400-1700 UKD aiming for places in provincial and national age-group championships. Entry is by a level interview. Travel and accommodation for out-of-town tournaments are paid by parents; coach support is included in the membership fee. After every tournament the student receives a short written report on strengths, weaknesses and topics for the following month.
| Sessions | 2 in person + 1 online a week |
|---|---|
| Analysis | Every tournament game |
| Tournaments | With coach support |
| Entry | By level interview |
UKD 1200-1400: an opening repertoire, pawn structures, endgame technique and a regular tournament schedule.
Deep opening work, strategic positions and an individual training plan for players rated FIDE 1700-2000.
Four one-to-one online lessons a month: analysis of the player’s own games and a personal study plan.