This course is designed for experienced chess players who already have a strong foundation in strategy and tactics and want to elevate their game to a competitive level. Students will explore advanced opening repertoires, master complex middlegame strategies, and refine endgame techniques used by top players.
Key areas of focus include:
- Building and practicing a personal opening repertoire.
- Mastering advanced tactics such as combinations, deflections, and counterplay.
- Understanding positional concepts: weak squares, pawn structures, and piece activity.
- Endgame mastery with advanced rook, bishop, and queen endings.
- Analyzing grandmaster games and applying lessons to personal play.
- Tournament preparation with timed matches and performance review.
By the end of this course, students will have the skills and confidence to compete successfully in scholastic and community tournaments, as well as the tools to continue independent study at higher levels of play.
Recommendation: Students who have a rating 1000 or above.
Instructor:
Charles Schulien
