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Learning objective
Prepare students for advanced-level chess competitions.
Cognitive Skills Course
Chess Competition Level
Tournament preparation — opening repertoires, middlegame strategy, endgame excellence, and master game analysis.
Program snapshot
Built for steady progress
Key structure for Chess Competition Level — duration, rhythm and age fit at a glance.
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4 months
Course duration
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3
Weekly classes
- 3
36
Total sessions
- 4
60 minutes
Session length
- 5
6–18 years
Age group
Learning goals
Course Objectives
What your child will build through Chess Competition Level — clear, mentor-led outcomes across the cognitive skills program.
4 core objectives
Mentor-tracked progress
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Learning objective
Deepen strategic understanding of positional play, tactics, openings, and endgames.
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Learning objective
Develop game analysis, planning skills, and critical thinking.
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Learning objective
Build mastery through study of real master games and tournament simulations.
How we teach
Teaching Strategies / Catalyst
The mentor-led methods that make Chess Competition Level engaging — hands-on, progressive and designed to spark confidence in every session.
3 core strategies
Live mentor-led
Strategy 01
Advanced Techniques: In-depth lessons on positional evaluation, master game breakdown, and endgame precision.
Strategy 02
Strategic Critique: Peer and mentor-led game reviews to sharpen thinking under pressure.
Strategy 03
Real-World Play: Regular tournament simulations, live annotations, and repertoire development.
Holistic growth
Development
Chess Competition Level builds the whole learner — not just technique, but the motor, cognitive and emotional skills that last beyond the classroom.
Cognitive Growth
High-level decision making through competitive preparation.
Emotional Resilience
Pressure simulations and tournament preparation.
Self-Driven Improvement
Annotated review and personalized coaching.
Leadership
Developing foresight, discipline, and patience on the board.
Course syllabus
Timeline / Structure
A clear class-by-class path through Chess Competition Level — what happens in each phase, from the first session to the final review.
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Phases
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Class blocks
Phase 01
Month 1 — Strategic Foundations & Opening Mastery
Weeks 1–4
Advanced pawn structures, prophylactic thinking, positional imbalances; openings: French Defence, Queen's Gambit, Sicilian Defence; personalized repertoires and tournament opening preparation.
Phase 02
Month 2 — Middlegame Execution
Weeks 5–8
Coordination, pawn chain breaks, exchange logic, dynamic planning; thematic tactics: Bxh7+, batteries, prophylaxis; group analysis and strategy refinement.
Phase 03
Month 3 — Endgame Excellence & Master Games
Weeks 9–12
Rook/pawn/queen endgames, triangulation, opposition; study of Fischer, Carlsen, and modern grandmasters; annotated game projects and weekly tournament practice.
Phase 04
Month 4 — Evaluation & Growth Path
Weeks 13–16
Final review of strategic and tactical understanding; student-led game analysis; mock tournament and future path planning for competitive chess.
Assessments
How mentor progress is tracked throughout Chess Competition Level — supportive check-ins and clear milestones, not high-pressure tests.
Age-appropriate, encouragement-first feedback
3 assessment points across the course
Evaluation checklist
- 01Ongoing
Weekly quizzes (tactics, opening knowledge, endgame understanding).
- 02Checkpoint
Tournament simulations and scenario-based evaluations.
- 03Final review
Final project: Strategic breakdown of a famous or self-played game.
After completion
Expected Outcomes Post-Course
What learners take away from Chess Competition Level — skills, confidence and habits that continue well after the final class.
Outcome 01
Master advanced strategies, opening theory, and critical endgame techniques.
Certificate-ready milestone
Outcome 02
Develop a personal style of play grounded in deep strategic understanding.
Certificate-ready milestone
Outcome 03
Gain confidence in analyzing, annotating, and presenting their own games.
Certificate-ready milestone
Outcome 04
Learn how to prepare for tournaments using real-world tools and techniques.
Certificate-ready milestone
4 outcomes mapped to mentor feedback and your child's completion certificate
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