Think Move Chess Academy Group Classes Are Back—Join Our Waitlist Today!
Our weekly in-person group chess classes are returning—an excellent opportunity for students to sharpen their skills in a focused and supportive environment. Students will be grouped by skill level to promote effective learning, and our small student-to-teacher ratio ensures personalized instruction from experienced coaches.
Waitlist Cost: $0
Class Cost: $180 for 6 weeks
Start Dates: Parents will be notified once a class of 3 or more students is formed.
Don’t miss out—register now for our waitlist and take the next step in your chess journey!
Beginner Academy Classes
Who is this Level Best Suited For?
Students who are new to chess. Students who have only learned and played chess at home. This course is best for students with no tournament experience or formal chess instruction.
Course Topics:
- Castling, Check, Checkmate and Stalemate
- Piece Development and Basic Strategies
- Basic Endgames (King and pawn, K+Q vs K, K+R vs K)
Intermediate Academy Classes
Who is this Level Best Suited For?
Students who have had formal instruction but possibly even some tournament experience. Unrated players, and those with US Chess ratings under 600, and online ratings under 1000. Perfect for students that have attended a Think Move after-school program.
Course Topics:
- Pawn Structure and Weaknesses
- Checkmate Patterns
- Middlegame Strategies
- Basic Endgame Techniques
- Tactics and Combinations and more
