Flexible Options for Every Family

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Seeds Newbies

Perfect for kids ages 4–7 who are first-time learners.

$40

Drop-In Class

Ideal for trying out the class before committing. 

$180

$200

10% OFF

5-Class Package

Flexible schedule with structured learning experience.

$320

$400

20% OFF

10-Class Package

Best value for steady, week-by-week improvement.

Builders Beginners

Perfect for kids ages 5–12 with basic chess knowledge.

$50

Drop-In Class

Ideal for trying out the class before committing. 

$225

$250

10% OFF

5-Class Package

Flexible schedule with structured learning experience.

$400

$500

20% OFF

10-Class Package

Best value for steady, week-by-week improvement.

Thinkers Intermediate

Ideal for players ages 6–12 ready for complex concepts.

$60

Drop-In Class

Ideal for trying out the class before committing. 

$270

$300

10% OFF

5-Class Package

Flexible schedule with structured learning experience.

$480

$600

20% OFF

10-Class Package

Best value for steady, week-by-week improvement.

Warriors Advanced

Experienced players ages 6–14 ready for advanced strategies.

$80

Drop-In Class

Ideal for trying out the class before committing. 

$360

$400

10% OFF

5-Class Package

Flexible schedule with structured learning experience.

$640

$800

20% OFF

10-Class Package

Best value for steady, week-by-week improvement.

Class Levels & Growth Path

Level 1

Seeds (Newbies)

0–200 USCF

Ages 4-7

Focus Areas

Piece Movements (Pawn, Rook, Knight, Bishop, Queen, King)
Understanding Check, Checkmate, and Draws
Simple Mini-Games, Stories, and Puzzles
Confidence-building through playful, small-group learning

Level 2

Builders (Beginner)

200–400 USCF

Ages 5-12

Focus Areas

Checkmate Patterns (1–2 Piece Mates)
Basic Tactics (Forks, Pins, and Skewers)
Strategic Foundations (Center Control, Piece Development)
Full Game Practice with Feedback
Intro to Clocks and Friendly Tournament Rules

Level 3

Thinkers (Intermediate)

400–600 USCF

Ages 6-12

Focus Areas

Intermediate Tactics (Discovered Attacks, Double Checks, Combos)
Opening Systems & Common Plans
Planning & Positional Play (Pawn structures, weak squares)
Game Review and Self-Analysis
Basic Endgames (King & Pawn, Opposition)

Level 4

Warriors (Advanced)

600+ USCF

Ages 6-14

Focus Areas

Deep Opening Study (Common Openings, Variations, Traps)
Advanced Strategy (Positional Play, Planning)
Complex Tactics (Advanced Exercises, Combined Attacks)
Endgame Principles (Key Endgames, Transitioning)
Detailed Game Analysis (Student Games, Master Games)

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