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Mastering Chess

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15 sessions

+18

🔥 9 spots left!

About

Join us on this 15-session series where we explore the fascinating game of chess! Learn tactics & strategy of this age-old game, build a tournament-ready opening repertoire, and show off your skills in chess.com tournaments and competitions. Furthermore, become a part of the large and rapidly-growing SchoolHouse chess community.

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**Join our club on chess.com: https://www.chess.com/club/academy-of-caissa

Tutored by

Sourish K 🇺🇸

Certified in 7 topics

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I am a high school student from Georgia and a math tutor here on schoolhouse. I have aced all of high school math (Algebra 1, Geometry, & Algebra 2), and I have scored perfect on SAT math many times. I also have extensive experience and success in competition mathematics. In addition, I am a professional national and international chess player who has been playing for over 8 years. I am the #1 chess player in the state of Georgia for age group, and a USCF-certified Class A player. Furthermore, I have earned the AIM (Arena International Master) title from FIDE, which is the international governing body of chess. I have played over 200 official chess tournaments across 2 countries and 9 states. Note: If you attend a chess session taught by me, please join chess.com/club/academy-of-caissa for frequent tournaments, lessons, community posts, and more! I can fluently speak and understand English, Hindi, and Marathi. It would be preferred if you can understand at least one of these languages in order to comprehend material taught in my sessions.

Abhinav Y 🇺🇸

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I am an incredibly driven highschooler studying in one of the top magnet programs here in Georgia, who is also a chess tutor on schoolhouse. Due to my program I have an extensive background in both math and science having completed magnet level (honors except harder), chemistry and physics. I have also done college level biology, and internship for neuroscience. In math, I completed honors algebra 1, honors geometry, honors advanced algebra, AP precalculus, and AP calculus AB. Additionally, I am an incredibly experienced chess player having played over 10000 lifetime games, recieved formal training, has won and organized multiple tournaments. Other than chess and academics, in my free time I enjoy basketball, swimming, badminton, videogames, spending time with friends, and getting fresh air.

Schedule

✋ ATTENDANCE POLICY

Please do not miss more than 2 sessions in a row, and contact an instructor if you cannot make it.

SESSION 1

2

Jun

SESSION 1

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Mon 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM UTCJun 2, 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM UTC

Learn how the pieces move, the piece value system, and how to notate chess games.
SESSION 2

5

Jun

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Thu 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM UTCJun 5, 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM UTC

Train tactical awareness using basic puzzles.
SESSION 3

9

Jun

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Mon 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM UTCJun 9, 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM UTC

Learn basic openings to build a solid repertoire for both colors.
SESSION 4

12

Jun

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Thu 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM UTCJun 12, 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM UTC

Chess tournament to showcase skills and improve alongside peers.
SESSION 5

16

Jun

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Mon 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM UTCJun 16, 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM UTC

Expanding opening repertoire to more advanced lines and more options.
SESSION 6

19

Jun

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Thu 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM UTCJun 19, 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM UTC

Study common and basic endgames to learn the strategy behind winning/drawing in tense situations.
SESSION 7

23

Jun

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Mon 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM UTCJun 23, 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM UTC

Chess tournament to showcase skills and improve alongside peers.
SESSION 8

26

Jun

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Thu 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM UTCJun 26, 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM UTC

Tactical training using puzzles to build awareness and gain a grasp of the middlegame.
SESSION 9

30

Jun

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Mon 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM UTCJun 30, 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM UTC

Expanding knowledge of the middlegame using more advanced puzzles and tactical sequences.
SESSION 10

3

Jul

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Thu 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM UTCJul 3, 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM UTC

Recognizing patterns in the endgame and learning to squeeze-out wins from small advantages.
SESSION 11

7

Jul

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Mon 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM UTCJul 7, 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM UTC

Chess tournament to showcase skills and improve alongside peers.
SESSION 12

10

Jul

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Thu 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM UTCJul 10, 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM UTC

Opening traps, tricks, and gambits to grab sneaky wins and avoid quick losses.
SESSION 13

14

Jul

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Mon 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM UTCJul 14, 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM UTC

Endgame calculation and tips on fighting through time pressure.
SESSION 14

17

Jul

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Thu 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM UTCJul 17, 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM UTC

Applications of chess in the real world and opportunities for tournament/club-level play.
SESSION 15

21

Jul

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Mon 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM UTCJul 21, 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM UTC

Chess tournament to showcase skills and improve alongside peers.

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Jun 2 - Jul 21

8 weeks

60 mins

/ session

Next session on June 9, 2025

SCHEDULE

Mondays

8:30PM

Thursdays

8:30PM