Tournament Preparation Program
Every Wednesday: In-Person or Online
This advanced chess course is designed for students currently competing in scholastic chess tournaments as well as those preparing to enter competitive play in the near future.
Through a structured and focused curriculum, students will:
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Master essential chess tactics to confidently handle complex positions.
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Apply sound opening principles to begin each game with a strategic advantage.
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Navigate the middlegame effectively, using proven strategies to outmaneuver opponents.
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Develop practical endgame skills to confidently convert advantages into victories.
Our Tournament Preparation Program has a proven record of excellence:
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Produced numerous state, national, and international champions.
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Guided TEAM USA representatives in prestigious international competitions.
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Celebrated the extraordinary achievement of a student who became World #1 in the Under‑8 Age Category.
We believe in nurturing not only chess champions, but also strategic thinkers and disciplined competitors. Every lesson builds the skills, confidence, and sportsmanship needed to excel at the highest levels of scholastic chess.
Day: Wednesday: In Person or Online
Time: 5:30–7:00 PM
Class Dates – Sept 2025 to July 2026
Tuition & Enrollment Options
All chess classes meet once per week for 90 minutes.
♟️ CHESS PROGRAM (In-Person)
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Session Length: 90 minutes
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Schedule Options: Wednesdays or Fridays
💸 Monthly Enrollment
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$140/month
🕘 Drop‑In / Walk‑In Rate
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$40/class (90 minutes)
Subject to availability – reservation recommended
👨👩👧👦 Sibling Discount
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10% off tuition for the second child
(Applied to the lower tuition rate)
****Virtual Chess Class – 45 Minutes
$15 per session | $60/month (4 sessions)
Payment Schedule
To secure your child’s place in the program, tuition must be received on or before the start of your chosen term:
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Monthly: Due by the 1st of each month (flat rate regardless of 3, 4, or 5 weeks in a month)
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Drop‑In: Paid at the time of class
Holiday, Weather, and Closure Policy
Holidays
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We observe major holidays and school breaks as noted in our published calendar
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Holiday dates are not included in tuition and do not require a make‑up
Inclement Weather
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In unsafe weather conditions, class will be virtual or a recorded lesson will be provided
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Recordings include review of the day’s lesson and strategy tips
Multiple Weather Cancellations
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If more than one week is lost in a term, we will add one bonus in‑person class at the end of the school year
Instructor Illness/Emergency
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Lesson will be delivered virtually or as a recording within 48 hours
