1. Rookie (New | Rating: 0)

Who it’s for:

Absolute beginners with no prior knowledge of chess, ready to explore the game for the first time.

Program Focus:

• Introduction to chess basics : how the pieces move, board setup, and fundamental rules
• Understanding chess notation.
• Simple tactics like check, checkmate, and basic piece exchanges.

Format:

• Interactive lessons, games, and exercises to build familiarity with the game.
• Hands-on practice with guided play.

2. Dabbler (Basic | Rating: 0)

Who it’s for:

Players who know how to play but want to improve their basic understanding of strategy and tactics.

Program Focus:

• Basic opening principles (e.g., controlling the center, piece development).
• Introduction to tactics such as forks, pins, and discovered attacks.
• Simple endgames (e.g., king and pawn vs. king, basic checkmate patterns).

Format:

• Short lessons with plenty of practice games and feedback.
• Puzzles and exercises to reinforce tactical understanding.

3. Beginner-1 (Rating: 0–1400)

Who it’s for:

Players with a basic understanding of chess, aiming to improve consistency in their play and get their initial rating.

Program Focus:

• Opening theory for common openings like the Italian Game, Ruy Lopez, Sicilian and Queen’s Gambit.
• More advanced tactics, including skewers, sacrifices, and mating nets.
• Introduction to positional play : how to plan in the middle game.

Format:

• Group classes with regular quizzes and puzzle solving.
• Weekly practice games with analysis from coaches.

4. Beginner-2 (Rating: 1400–1500)

Who it’s for:

Players starting to develop more structured plans in their games and seeking improvement in both tactical and positional play.

Program Focus:

• Opening preparation and understanding opening traps.
• Key middle-game concepts: space, material, and initiative.
• Advanced endgames: converting small advantages into wins.

Format:

• Focused training on middle-game strategy and endgame techniques.
• Regular games with peers, followed by analysis.

5. Competent (Rating: 1500–1700)

Who it’s for:

Players who are developing more advanced strategies and are ready to begin competing at a higher level.

Program Focus:

• Mastering a core set of openings and responses.
• Deeper middle-game strategy: pawn structures, weak squares, and attacking plans.
• Advanced tactics and defending difficult positions.

Format:

• Tactical drills, deeper analysis of games, and guided tournament preparation.
• Focused feedback on individual strengths and weaknesses.

6. Intermediate (Rating: 1700–2000)

Who it’s for:

Serious players looking to sharpen their competitive edge and improve rating performance in tournaments.

Program Focus:

• Detailed opening repertoire: preparation for tournament-level play.
• In-depth middle-game strategies involving positional play, pawn breaks, and exchanges.
• Advanced endgame theory: major piece endgames, queen and pawn, and advanced pawn play.

Format:

• Personalized coaching with focus on specific areas of improvement.
• Participation in competitive matches with analysis from coaches.

7. Advanced (Rating: 2000+)

Who it’s for:

Experienced and competitive players aiming to refine their technique and prepare for high-level competition.

Program Focus:

• Preparation for high-level tournaments: fine-tuning openings, middle-game, and endgame play.
• Advanced positional understanding: prophylaxis, creating imbalances, and dynamic advantages.
• Deep analysis of classical games, including world champions’ strategies.

Format:

• Coaching with top-level coaches.
• Advanced theoretical discussions and participation in high-level tournaments.