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Learning objective
Master advanced endgame and middle-game concepts.
Cognitive Skills Course
Chess Advance
Advanced chess — endgame techniques, middle-game depth, mating patterns, and competitive play across Levels A and B.
Program snapshot
Built for steady progress
Key structure for Chess Advance — duration, rhythm and age fit at a glance.
- 1
6 months
Course duration
- 2
2
Weekly classes
- 3
48
Total sessions
- 4
60 minutes
Session length
- 5
5–18 years
Age group
Learning goals
Course Objectives
What your child will build through Chess Advance — clear, mentor-led outcomes across the cognitive skills program.
3 core objectives
Mentor-tracked progress
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Learning objective
Develop deep tactical and positional understanding.
03
Learning objective
Prepare for competitive play through structured levels and playing sessions.
How we teach
Teaching Strategies / Catalyst
The mentor-led methods that make Chess Advance engaging — hands-on, progressive and designed to spark confidence in every session.
3 core strategies
Live mentor-led
Strategy 01
Level-based curriculum with progressive complexity (Levels A and B).
Strategy 02
Interactive playing sessions after each topic block.
Strategy 03
Revision cycles to reinforce advanced concepts.
Holistic growth
Development
Chess Advance builds the whole learner — not just technique, but the motor, cognitive and emotional skills that last beyond the classroom.
Strategic Depth
Advanced endgame techniques and middle-game planning.
Tactical Mastery
Mate patterns, decoying, batteries, and trapping pieces.
Competitive Readiness
Regular playing sessions to apply advanced theory.
Course syllabus
Timeline / Structure
A clear class-by-class path through Chess Advance — what happens in each phase, from the first session to the final review.
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Phases
4
Class blocks
Phase 01
Level A — Endgame & Tactical Mastery
Topics
Minor pieces vs rook, opposite colour bishops, Lucena/Philidor/Saavedra/Horowitz techniques, types of batteries, mate in 4 moves, bishop endgames, pawn wedge, decoying, fortress, and windmill.
Revision & Play
Revision of all topics and playing session.
Phase 02
Level B — Advanced Strategy
Topics
Vancura defense, trapping pieces, importance of 7th rank, attacking the king, stalemate combinations, depth in middle games, and knight endgames.
Revision & Play
Revision of all topics and playing sessions.
Assessments
How mentor progress is tracked throughout Chess Advance — supportive check-ins and clear milestones, not high-pressure tests.
Age-appropriate, encouragement-first feedback
2 assessment points across the course
Evaluation checklist
- 01Checkpoint
Ongoing assessment through playing sessions.
- 02Final review
Revision checkpoints at the end of each level.
After completion
Expected Outcomes Post-Course
What learners take away from Chess Advance — skills, confidence and habits that continue well after the final class.
Outcome 01
Proficiency in advanced endgame and middle-game techniques.
Certificate-ready milestone
Outcome 02
Ability to execute complex mating patterns and defensive strategies.
Certificate-ready milestone
Outcome 03
Readiness for competitive chess play.
Certificate-ready milestone
3 outcomes mapped to mentor feedback and your child's completion certificate
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