The Intermediate Chess Course is tailored for young players who already know the basics and are ready to level up. This course focuses on sharpening strategic thinking, mastering tactical skills, and introducing students to competitive chess principles, helping them transition from casual play to serious competition.

Course Overview

• Level: Intermediate (students who already understand basic moves and rules)
• Class Duration: 60 minutes per session
• Schedule: 2 sessions per week (8 classes per month)
• Mode: Online (Live interactive sessions through Zoom or Google Meet)
• Batch Size: Small groups (4–6 students per batch for optimal engagement)
• Trainer: Professional chess coaches with tournament experience and child-centric teaching methods

What Your Child Will Learn

1. Deepening Tactical Awareness
   1. Pins, Forks, Skewers, Double Attacks
   2. Discovered Attacks and Checks
   3. Removing the Defender
2. Advanced Checkmates
   1. Two-rook checkmate techniques
   2. Queen and minor piece coordination
   3. King and pawn vs king endgames
3. Opening Repertoire Development
   1. Learning and practicing 2–3 common openings
   2. Introduction to mainline and sideline ideas
   3. Understanding development, tempo, and initiative
4. Strategic Concepts
   1. Importance of pawn structure
   2. Strong vs weak squares
   3. Planning in the middlegame
5. Chess Notation
   1. Reading and writing algebraic notation
   2. Recording games and analyzing positions
6. Analysis and Practice Games
   1. Playing full games with feedback
   2. Identifying mistakes and improving decision-making
   3. Use of online tools (Lichess, ChessKid) for analysis
7. Mental Preparation
   1. Time management during games
   2. Focus, patience, and confidence building
   3. Introduction to the tournament mindset

Learning Outcomes

By completing the Intermediate Course, students will:

• Confidently play full-length games with strategy and purpose
• Use tactical patterns to gain material advantage
• Develop consistent opening play
• Evaluate positions and plan strategically
• Record and review games to self-improve
• Be prepared to participate in local or online chess tournaments

Pricing and Offers

• Trial Class: One free trial session available
• Sibling Discount: 10% off for each additional child
• Quarterly Payment Offer: 5% discount on a 3-month upfront payment
• Registration Fee: Free (includes learning material and onboarding)

Extras Included

• Monthly performance reports
• Tournament recommendations and preparation support
• Access to interactive training resources
• Certificate upon completion of each level
• Parent-teacher feedback meetings every two months

How to Enroll

• Book a free trial class
• Choose your batch timing based on availability
• Confirm enrollment and receive class access and training materials