What's included
1 live meeting
1 in-class hours per weekClass Experience
**NOTE: This is an ongoing class, meaning that there are multiple classes (May be weekly or biweekly). In addition, the pricing may change for every session basis.** -Topics Covered: -Grandmaster chess games (Ranging from Bobby Fischer to Garry Kasparov to Magnus Carlsen) -Computer AI chess games (Ranging from AlphaZero to Stockfish) -1-2 games will be covered each week (Time permitting) -Taught via Zoom and screen sharing on Lichess.org. -Teaching style: My teaching style in this class is by asking students the best moves in critical positions during the chess game. Then, the actual moves are shown with great analysis as to why those moves were played. The focus is on making sure that the student fully understands the concepts. -Required Experience: -Road to Chess Expert #1 - Zero to Hero (Learn Chess in 60 Minutes!) -Road to Chess Expert #2 - Basic Opening Principles -Road to Chess Expert #3 - Master the Tactics -Road to Chess Expert #4 - We're in the Endgame Now (Master Chess Endgames!) -Road to Chess Expert #5 - Optimize the Middlegame OR -United States Chess Federation/Lichess.org/Chess.com ELO rated 1000+ with understanding of special rules (Castling, en passant), algebraic notation, types of draws, and basic time control. -Transfer/Refund Policy: -Full refund OR transfer until a week in advance, or within 24 hours of purchase (Until class starts). -All classes are recorded by Outschool through Zoom and posted a few hours later.
Learning Goals
Students will learn how to become better chess players by watching how chess grandmasters and chess computers play their moves and understanding exactly why those moves were played.
Other Details
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello there! My name is Kent, and I am a United States Chess Federation Expert-Level player (USCF Elo Rating 2050), putting me in the top 3% of all US chess rated players. I have won the Ohio Chess Championship and Cleveland Open, state-wide chess tournaments. I am excited to teach your learner how to excel at chess, given my background in teaching chess for hundreds of hours for 100+ students to become intermediate to advanced chess players.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$20
weekly1x per week
60 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
1-5 learners per class
This class is no longer offered
Financial Assistance
Tutoring
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