Intermediate

They know the rules and have played a few games. Now we learn to actually think — tactics, patterns, why one move is stronger than another.

Who this is for

Three kinds of children need this course.

Plays without thinking

Can finish a game but doesn't see what's coming.

Ready for real tactics

The basics aren't enough anymore.

Wants to get better

They've played enough games to know they're missing something.

What children will learn

By the end of this course, your child will play with purpose.

Tactical vision

See combinations before moving.

Piece coordination

Every piece should do something.

Planning ahead

Stop reacting, start planning.

Chess isn't harder at this level — it's clearer. Once you see the patterns, the board starts talking back.

Chess Matters

The course structure

4 modules, 35 lessons. We move forward when they are ready.

SEEING AHEAD

Advanced Tactics

Spotting combinations before moving.

  • Mate in 3 moves
  • Discovered attacks
  • Deflection & removal
  • Calculating sequences
COORDINATION

Making Pieces Work Together

Every piece should have a purpose.

  • Weak squares
  • Outposts & control
  • When to trade
  • Good vs bad pieces
PLANNING

Building a Plan

Understanding what the position needs.

  • Pawn structures
  • Center control
  • Space advantage
  • Long-term thinking
ENDGAMES

Winning the Ending

Converting advantages into wins.

  • King activity
  • Passed pawns
  • Opposition
  • Rook technique

How a lesson looks

Live on Zoom. We solve, play, analyze. Theory always connects to practice.

We warm up

A tactical puzzle or a position to look at.

We explore

One new pattern, shown through examples and games.

We practice

Solve puzzles together, play training games, test the idea.

We analyze

Look at what worked and what didn't. Mistakes are the whole point.

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 see the board differently. The certificate is proof they did the work.

Certificate of Completion
INTERMEDIATE 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.