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Chess for Sharks | Private Lessons
CarreiraChess
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30 minutes of private chess instruction tailored to the individual experience level and talents of each learner.
Class Experience
Each class begins with 5 - 10 tactical problems chosen by theme and rating level optimized for the individual student. We talk through each puzzle and work through variations together on my shared screen. Next we review a very short (5-15 moves) game that illustrates more strategic ideas like development of pieces, control of the center, king safety, common openings, etc. Both the tactical and strategic lessons are delivered in a fun and encouraging question and answer style. We end each...
This class is taught in English.
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: includedFeedback: includedDetails: After each class parents will receive a followup with a link to an interactive lesson that reviews the work we did in class that day.Assessment
Frequency: includedDetails: If your student regularly plays online or in person games you will watch their chess rating climb.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Students will use https://lichess.org/ to play live games during. It is not necessary to create an account but if you do please be sure to turn on Kid Mode: https://lichess.org/account/kid
Joined July, 2021
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Boston University
When school went remote in March of 2020 my chess club (where I taught full time) thrived. This led to curriculum development, program development, and coaching work at the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth, SciGenius, BudBe, Zinkers, and...
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1-on-1 Lessons
$50
per sessionMeets on demand
30 min
Completed by 195 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-14
