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Chess for Two Sharks

Completed by 2 learners
Ages 6-11
Live Group Class
30 minutes of semi-private chess instruction tailored to the individual experience level and talents of each learner. (This class is scheduled by request only.)
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(2,928 reviews)
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Live video meetings
1x per week
2-3 learners per class
30 min

What's included

1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per week
Homework
I followup every class with an interactive lesson that reviews exactly what we covered durning class. These lessons are linked to related puzzles and next level exercises for further study. For example: https://lichess.org/study/K2gTfca7
Assessment
If your student regularly plays online or in person games you will watch their chess rating climb.

Class Experience

Beginner - Advanced Level
This class is exactly like private lessons but for 2 students. It's a great option for families with two learners or for friends wanting a semi-private chess class tailored to their skill level. 

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 class with several games where your students plays directly against me and/or against each other. Live games mix free play and some light coaching to help guide students towards thinking deeper and finding hidden ideas. 

I followup every class with an interactive lesson that reviews exactly what we covered durning class. These lessons are linked to related puzzles and next level exercises for further study. For example: https://lichess.org/study/K2gTfca7 

If you don't see an available time that fits your schedule please get in touch and we can try to find a time that works.

Learning Goals

Tactical ideas including forks, pins, skewers, promotion, and lots of checkmate patterns.
Strategic ideas including openings and positional chess.

Other Details

Parental Guidance
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
Language of Instruction
English (Level: Pre-A1)
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:

Meet the teacher

Joined July, 2021
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Boston University
I've been teaching chess full time for almost 5 years. Before that I taught in excellent public schools in California and Chicago for 20 years, including 3 years at the Berkeley Chess School.  

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