Advanced

They've mastered the basics, now they refine, deepen, and play at a higher level.

Who this is for

Three kinds of children want this course.

Plays confidently

They know tactics and strategy, now they want to know the thinking.

Studies seriously

Chess stopped being just an additional lesson.

Wants tournaments

They're ready to compete or play like they could.

What children will learn

By the end of this course, your child will think and play like a serious player of chess.

Strategic mastery

Understanding what the position needs before choosing a plan.

Opening preparation

Building a repertoire that makes sense for how they play.

Technical precision

Converting advantages into wins without losing focus.

At advanced levels, chess stops teaching moves and starts teaching decision-making under pressure.

Chess Matters

The course structure

4 modules, 35 lessons. We take our time with each idea.

OPENING THEORY

Building a Repertoire

Learning a few openings well instead of many poorly.

  • Openings
  • Choosing what fits
  • Move order logic
  • Common structures
CALCULATION

Complex Tactics

Seeing multiple moves ahead with clarity.

  • Combinations
  • Defensive resources
  • Candidate moves
  • Calculation discipline
STRATEGIC DEPTH

Positional Mastery

Understanding plans before calculating lines.

  • Pawn chains
  • Piece placement
  • Weak squares
  • Prophylactic thinking
TECHNIQUE

Winning Endgames

Converting advantages without mistakes.

  • Stalemate
  • Minor piece endings
  • Passed pawn technique
  • Practical winning methods

How a lesson looks

Live on Zoom. We focus on why, not just what.

We warm up

A tactical position or an endgame to solve.

We explore

One concept, shown through master games and clear examples.

We practice

Solve positions together, play games, test what we just learned.

We analyze

Look at the games we played.

How it works

1-on-1 or a group

Individual lessons are 45 min, groups are 60 min. Both formats work, it depends on your child's personality.

Flexible scheduling

Miss a lesson? Just message me and we reschedule. Life happens, the course adjusts around it.

No extra software needed

Just a computer and Zoom. Everything happens in the browser.

Monthly progress updates

Every 4-5 lessons I send a short message via email, what we're working on, what's growing.

A certificate

By the end of this course, your child will play chess at a level most adults never reach. The certificate is proof they earned it.

Certificate of Completion
ADVANCED CHESS COURSE
Your child's name

The first move is always free

We'll see where your child is and find the course that fits.