Comprehensive Syllabus
Our Training Programs
From absolute beginner to tournament podiums — structured curriculum curated by International Masters & FIDE trainers.
BeginnerKids & Beginners (Ages 5+)
Beginner Foundations: From Zero to 1000 ELO
Master rules, piece power, opening safety, checkmate patterns, and basic endgame techniques with personalized mentor guidance.
Duration: 12 Weeks (24 Sessions)
Topics Covered in this Level
- Rules & Board GeometryRanks, files, diagonals, castling, en passant & pawn promotion rules
- Core Tactical MotifsForks, pins, skewers, discovered attacks & double checks
- Checkmating PatternsScholar’s mate defense, back-rank mate, Queen & Rook mating nets
- Opening FundamentalsControlling center squares, fast piece development & King safety
- Essential EndgamesKing & Queen vs King, King & Rook vs King, pawn promotion races
- Game Etiquette & NotationAlgebraic notation, clock handling & official tournament rules
Target Level Outcome:Confidently play full rated games, execute fundamental tactics, and achieve 1000 ELO.
IntermediateTeens & Intermediate Players
Intermediate Tactics & Strategy (1000–1400 ELO)
Deepen positional understanding, calculation depth, candidate moves, pawn structures, and active middlegame attacking strategies.
Duration: 16 Weeks (32 Sessions)
Topics Covered in this Level
- Advanced CombinationsDeflection, decoying, overloading, clearance & removing the defender
- Positional Strategy & OutpostsOpen files, outposts, weak squares, good vs. bad bishop dynamics
- Pawn Structures & BreaksIsolated pawns, doubled pawns, pawn chains & creating passed pawns
- Opening RepertoiresItalian Game, Sicilian Defense concepts, Queen’s Gambit fundamentals
- Middlegame PlanningFinding candidate moves, targeting king weaknesses & piece coordination
- Practical Rook EndgamesLucena & Philidor theoretical positions, opposition & active King technique
Target Level Outcome:Calculate 3–4 moves deep, formulate middlegame plans, and achieve 1400 ELO.
AdvancedCompetitive & FIDE Rated Players
Advanced & Tournament Prep (1400–1800+ ELO)
Intensive coaching for state, national, and FIDE rated tournaments. Opening repertoires, psychological readiness, and master endgames.
Duration: Ongoing Training
Topics Covered in this Level
- Calculation & VisualizationCandidate move trees, deep visualization drills & prophylactic thinking
- Master Opening RepertoireEngine-prepared novelties, pawn sacrifice gambits & counter-systems
- Complex Endgame TechniqueOpposite-colored bishops, knight vs. bishop imbalances, triangulation & zugzwang
- Dynamic Sacrifices & DefenseExchange sacrifices, counterplay dynamics & defending difficult positions
- Tournament Game AnalysisMove-by-move game reviews with FIDE trainers to eliminate repetitive blunders
- Competitive PsychologyTime-trouble management, tournament stamina & opponent prep routines
Target Level Outcome:Compete on podiums in FIDE & national tournaments and advance towards 1800+ ELO.