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by AlphaMinds Academy
225 Morris Blvd
Group Class
7 yrs - 16 yrs
Chess
Program Description
Our Advanced Chess Class is meticulously designed to help children achieve higher levels of play by focusing on the following key skills: * Deepened Tactical Skills: Through weekly game analysis and puzzles, students will sharpen their ability to identify and execute advanced tactics such as forks, pins, skewers, and discovered attacks to gain an edge over their opponents and enhance skill in over the board and online tournament play. * Strategic Planning: Students will learn to formulate and implement effective methods in the three phases of a chess game (Opening, Middlegame, and Endgame). Planning to maneuver pieces to achieve strategic goals in gameplay * Opening Mastery: The course will cover opening principles with emphasis on proper piece development and placement; along with popular opening lines in scholastic tournament play (K-12 chess). This will enable students to start their games with confidence and build strong positions right from the outset of a game. * Positional Understanding: Through board demonstrations and practical interaction, students will learn to evaluate positions accurately, focusing on pawn structures, control of key squares, and piece activity. * Enhanced Endgame Techniques: By studying complex endgame scenarios, students will improve their ability to convert winning positions and save difficult ones, mastering key concepts like opposition, zugzwang, and more complicated checkmating patterns like Bishop, Knight & King against King for example. * Tournament Readiness: Practical sessions will familiarize students with tournament conditions, including managing their clocks, keeping accurate scoresheets, and maintaining focus during short (rapid g/25 d/5) or classical (g90/30 d/10) long games. * Critical Thinking and Analysis: Regular game reviews will teach students how to analyze their games critically, build on positive habits, recognize mistakes, and learn from them to avoid repeating them in future games. * Mental Discipline: The course will help students develop the mental stamina and discipline required to play slow chess games, maintaining concentration and composure over extended periods. Practical use and awareness of the touch move rule, adjusting pieces, and considering all move choices before ultimately deciding on one.
Pricing & Offers
Saturday Class
$660
Cancellation Policy
Standard Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before the scheduled lesson time. Cancellations within the 24-hour notice period may incur a fee of up to 50% of the lesson cost. Full refunds are available for cancellations made with more than 24 hours' notice. In cases of emergency or illness, exceptions can be made at the discretion of the provider.
Lesson location
225 Morris Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA
About AlphaMinds Academy
AlphaMinds Academy is an academic and enrichment program that provides students of all ages and abilities the opportunity to learn in a fun, creative atmosphere. Classes offered: Chess, Coding, Logic, Mathematics, Reading, Essay Writing, Languages (Russian, Ukrainian, Spanish) In-person and online classes | Group and private Whether your child is looking for extra help in a subject or advanced instruction beyond their school's program, AlphaMinds Academy provides students with the tools and confidence to achieve their full potential!
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