Chess Intermediate II (In-Person / BGC)

Our Chess Intermediate I-II course advances students' chess skills and strategies, covering advanced tactics, strategic planning, and positional play. Students are divided into subgroups based on skill level for personalized instruction.

Key Skills Covered:

• Phases of a chess game: opening, middlegame, and endgame
• Advanced tactics: pins, forks, skewers, double attacks, and deflection
• Pawn structure and piece development
• Checkmating patterns and defenses
• Castling, en passant, and pawn promotion
• Learning famous openings and their middlegame plans
• Positional play: controlling key squares and open files
• Endgame techniques: opposition, zugzwang, and critical squares
• Game analysis and notation
• Studying famous chess matches

Classes include board demonstrations, practical interactions, and match play under instructor guidance. Students are invited to participate in chess tournaments for competitive experience.

Prerequisites: Familiarity with basic chess moves and rules, including check, stalemate, and checkmate.

Duration: One school year (approximately 32-34 lessons).

Enhance your chess skills in a challenging and engaging learning environment!