Advanced Online Masterclass — for players rated 1800+ (USCF/FIDE). Each session includes lecture, drills, and tournament.

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September 17, 2026 – January 21, 2027

Thursdays, 7:00–8:30 PM EST · 16 sessions

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Session dates

September 17, 24
October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
November 5, 12, 19
December 3, 10, 17
January 7, 14, 21 (final session)

No session dates

November 26 — Thanksgiving
December 24 & 31 — Winter break

Course overview

Instructor: IM Kim Steven Yap
Target level: 1800+ Elo / USCF / FIDE
Format: Lecture, drills, and training games
Location: Online (link provided upon registration)

Tuition: $320 (16 sessions)

Open to advanced players rated 1800+ (USCF/FIDE).

Session Curriculum

1.Simple Mistakes

2.Practical Approach

3.Brilliant Moves

4.Candidate Moves

5.Active Play

6.Center Control

7.Kingside Attack

8.Effective Plans

9.Simplifications

10.Liquidations

11.Evaluation

12.Calculation

13.Imbalances

14.Counterplays

15.Consolidation

16.Building Intuition

Intermediate Online Masterclass (1000+) — open to all ambitious club players looking to scale their rating and master competitive chess strategy. Each session includes lecture, drills, and tournament.

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September 18, 2026 – January 22, 2027

Fridays, 7:00–8:30 PM EST · 16 sessions

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Session dates

September 18, 25
October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
November 6, 13, 20
December 4, 11, 18
January 8, 15, 22

No session dates

November 27 — Thanksgiving
December 25 — Christmas
January 1 — New Year's Day

Course overview

Eligibility: Open to players rated 1000+
Format: Lecture, drills, and tournament
Platform: Zoom + Chess.com / Lichess

Cost: $320 total for 16 sessions

Open to ambitious club players rated 1000+.

Beginners Online Class — for absolute beginners and advanced beginners, ages 5–12.

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September 15, 2026 – January 19, 2027

Tuesdays, 7:30–8:30 PM · 16 sessions

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Session dates

September 15, 22, 29
October 6, 13, 20, 27
November 3, 10, 17
December 1, 8, 15
January 5, 12, 19 (final session)

No session dates

November 24 — Thanksgiving break
December 22 — Christmas break
December 29 — New Year's break

Course overview

Target audience: Absolute beginners & advanced beginners (ages 5–12)
Curriculum: Students will master chess fundamentals—piece movement, point values, key tactics, and essential checkmate patterns—to build a strong foundation for advanced play.

Tuition: $240 for 16 sessions

Open to absolute beginners and advanced beginners, ages 5–12.