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Advanced Zoom Classes - Thursday eve's, 8 weeks, online In this 8-week course, FM Michael Humphreys shows you how to develop and refine your opening skill set, but be prepared! The development of any skill requires continual practice and effort. This course is not for the faint of heart! Adult advanced classes are 1.5 hrs. long and start at 7:30 PM each Thursday via Zoom. Classes may be purchased on an a-la-carte basis. Instructor: FM Michael Humphreys
Advanced Zoom Classes - Thursday eve's, 8 weeks, online
In this 8-week course, FM Michael Humphreys shows you how to develop and refine your opening skill set, but be prepared! The development of any skill requires continual practice and effort. This course is not for the faint of heart! Adult advanced classes are 1.5 hrs. long and start at 7:30 PM each Thursday via Zoom. Classes may be purchased on an a-la-carte basis.
Instructor: FM Michael Humphreys
Students should already be familiar with the concepts covered in our Adult Intermediate Course. Junior players may attend this course with the instructor's permission, though their parents will pay the adult fees including HST.
Here are the 8 lessons to be covered in this course: Lesson 1: Punishing Opening Mistakes Lesson 2 The Battle of the Tempo Lesson 3: Principles of Hypermodern Chess Lesson 4: Recurring Themes in the Opening Lesson 5: Modern Opening Strategy Lesson 6: Methodology in the Opening Lesson 7: From the Opening to the Endgame Lesson 8: Psychology and Risk Management in the Opening Class dates are: February 9/16/23 and March 2/9/16/23/30. You can learn more about our Advanced Chess program here. Discounted pricing applies to ACC Members. A zoom link will be emailed after registration.
Here are the 8 lessons to be covered in this course:
You can learn more about our Advanced Chess program here.
Discounted pricing applies to ACC Members. A zoom link will be emailed after registration.
Beginner Chess for Kids, Parts I and II - Mondays, 4 weeks, in-person This is a 4-session, in-person chess course, taught by experienced ACC Instructor Sue Foster in which students learn various introductory concepts and principles of chess. Kids' beginner classes are an hour in length and begin at 5:00 PM most Mondays. Classes may be purchased and taken on an à-la-carte basis. Instructor: Sue Foster A. General Considerations These classes are for kids under the age of 14. Students that are new to chess should take the entire 4-week course. Some students might skip Part I and just do Part II, if they are experienced and understand the Part I concepts well enough. For parents, a discussion with the Instructor or our staff, prior to skipping Part I, is recommended. Once a student understands the topics covered in this course, they are usually ready to move on to our Intermediate Chess for Kids course.Below are the topics covered in this course. Lots of sample chess positions/puzzles are reviewed and this is very helpful to learning. B. Topics Covered i) Beginner Chess for Kids, Part I: Weeks #1 – 2 (Introduction) The first two weeks focus on: the rules of chess including piece movement, castling and other special moves; piece value; elementary mates; and good vs. bad opening moves.
Beginner Chess for Kids, Parts I and II - Mondays, 4 weeks, in-person
This is a 4-session, in-person chess course, taught by experienced ACC Instructor Sue Foster in which students learn various introductory concepts and principles of chess. Kids' beginner classes are an hour in length and begin at 5:00 PM most Mondays. Classes may be purchased and taken on an à-la-carte basis.
Instructor: Sue Foster
A. General Considerations
These classes are for kids under the age of 14.
Students that are new to chess should take the entire 4-week course. Some students might skip Part I and just do Part II, if they are experienced and understand the Part I concepts well enough. For parents, a discussion with the Instructor or our staff, prior to skipping Part I, is recommended. Once a student understands the topics covered in this course, they are usually ready to move on to our Intermediate Chess for Kids course.
B. Topics Covered
i) Beginner Chess for Kids, Part I: Weeks #1 – 2 (Introduction)
The first two weeks focus on: the rules of chess including piece movement, castling and other special moves; piece value; elementary mates; and good vs. bad opening moves.
ii) Beginner Chess for Kids, Part II: Weeks #3 – 4 (More Topics) The last two weeks build on the introduction to chess by taking the student through a number of useful technical topics at a basic level, including: the middlegame, tactics, strategy and endgames. You can learn more about our Beginner Chess program here. Classes are held downstairs at: 918 Bathurst Centre, 918 Bathurst Street, Toronto ON M5R 3G6. Discounted pricing applies to ACC Members.
The last two weeks build on the introduction to chess by taking the student through a number of useful technical topics at a basic level, including: the middlegame, tactics, strategy and endgames.
You can learn more about our Beginner Chess program here.
Classes are held downstairs at:
918 Bathurst Centre, 918 Bathurst Street, Toronto ON M5R 3G6.
Discounted pricing applies to ACC Members.
Intermediate Chess for Kids - Mondays, 8 weeks, in-person This is an 8-week, in-person chess class in which kids will learn intermediate chess concepts. Our goal is to help our students improve both their performance and enjoyment of playing chess. Each class is 1.0 hrs. long. Classes may be purchased by parents on an à-la-carte basis. Instructor: David Filipovich, NM Topics will be covered from the following areas of play: openings, middlegame, endgame, strategy and tactics. Students should already be familiar with the basic concepts covered in our Beginner Chess for Kids course. Classes will be held at 918 Bathurst on the scheduled Mondays from 5:00 to 6:00 PM. Class dates are: Mar 27, April 3/17/24, and May 1/8/15/29. No classes will be held on April 10 (Easter Monday) or May 22 (Victoria Day).You can learn more about our Intermediate Chess program here. Classes are held downstairs at: 918 Bathurst Centre, 918 Bathurst Street, Toronto ON M5R 3G6. Discounted pricing applies to ACC Members.
Intermediate Chess for Kids - Mondays, 8 weeks, in-person
This is an 8-week, in-person chess class in which kids will learn intermediate chess concepts. Our goal is to help our students improve both their performance and enjoyment of playing chess. Each class is 1.0 hrs. long. Classes may be purchased by parents on an à-la-carte basis.
Instructor: David Filipovich, NM
Topics will be covered from the following areas of play: openings, middlegame, endgame, strategy and tactics. Students should already be familiar with the basic concepts covered in our Beginner Chess for Kids course.
Classes will be held at 918 Bathurst on the scheduled Mondays from 5:00 to 6:00 PM. Class dates are: Mar 27, April 3/17/24, and May 1/8/15/29. No classes will be held on April 10 (Easter Monday) or May 22 (Victoria Day).
Advanced Chess for Kids - Mondays, 8 weeks, in-person In this 8-week course, FM Michael Humphreys shows you how to develop and refine your opening skill set, but be prepared! The development of any skill requires continual practice and effort. This course is not for the faint of heart! Kids advanced classes are 1.5 hrs. long class is 1.5 hrs. in length and begin at 5:45 PM most Mondays. Classes may be purchased on an a-la-carte basis and attended on that basis, with the Instructor's permission. Instructor: FM Michael Humphreys
Advanced Chess for Kids - Mondays, 8 weeks, in-person
In this 8-week course, FM Michael Humphreys shows you how to develop and refine your opening skill set, but be prepared! The development of any skill requires continual practice and effort. This course is not for the faint of heart! Kids advanced classes are 1.5 hrs. long class is 1.5 hrs. in length and begin at 5:45 PM most Mondays. Classes may be purchased on an a-la-carte basis and attended on that basis, with the Instructor's permission.
Students should already be familiar with the concepts covered in our Kids Intermediate Chess course.
Here are the 8 lessons to be covered in this course: Lesson 1: Punishing Opening Mistakes Lesson 2 The Battle of the Tempo Lesson 3: Principles of Hypermodern Chess Lesson 4: Recurring Themes in the Opening Lesson 5: Modern Opening Strategy Lesson 6: Methodology in the Opening Lesson 7: From the Opening to the Endgame Lesson 8: Psychology and Risk Management in the Opening Class dates are: March 27, April 3/17/24, and May 1/8/15/29. No class will be held on Easter Monday, April 10 or Victoria Day, May 22. You can learn more about our Advanced Chess program here. Classes are held downstairs at: 918 Bathurst Centre, 918 Bathurst Street, Toronto ON M5R 3G6. Discounted pricing applies to ACC Members.
Class dates are: March 27, April 3/17/24, and May 1/8/15/29. No class will be held on Easter Monday, April 10 or Victoria Day, May 22.
Intermediate Chess for Adults - Mondays, 8 weeks, in-person This is an 8-week, in-person chess class in which adult students will learn intermediate chess concepts. Our goal is to help our students improve both their performance and enjoyment of playing chess. Each class is 1.5 hrs. long. Classes may be purchased on an a-la-carte basis. Instructor: David Filipovich, NM Topics will be covered from the following areas of play: openings, middlegame, endgame, strategy and tactics. Students should already be familiar with the basic concepts covered in our Beginner Chess For Adults course. Classes will be held at 918 Bathurst on the scheduled Mondays from 6:00 to 7:30 PM. Class dates are: Mar 27, April 3/17/24, and May 1/8/15/29. No classes will be held on April 10 (Easter Monday) or May 22 (Victoria Day).You can learn more about our Intermediate Chess program here. Classes are held downstairs at: 918 Bathurst Centre, 918 Bathurst Street, Toronto ON M5R 3G6. Discounted pricing applies to ACC Members.
Intermediate Chess for Adults - Mondays, 8 weeks, in-person
This is an 8-week, in-person chess class in which adult students will learn intermediate chess concepts. Our goal is to help our students improve both their performance and enjoyment of playing chess. Each class is 1.5 hrs. long. Classes may be purchased on an a-la-carte basis.
Topics will be covered from the following areas of play: openings, middlegame, endgame, strategy and tactics. Students should already be familiar with the basic concepts covered in our Beginner Chess For Adults course.
Classes will be held at 918 Bathurst on the scheduled Mondays from 6:00 to 7:30 PM. Class dates are: Mar 27, April 3/17/24, and May 1/8/15/29. No classes will be held on April 10 (Easter Monday) or May 22 (Victoria Day).
Beginner Chess for Adults, Parts I and II - Mondays, 4 weeks, in-personThis is a 4-session, in-person chess course, taught by experienced ACC Instructor Sue Foster in which students learn various introductory concepts and principles of chess. Adult beginner classes are an hour in length and begin at 6:15 PM most Mondays. Classes may be purchased and taken on an à-la-carte basis, subject to the notes below about Parts I and II.
Beginner Chess for Adults, Parts I and II - Mondays, 4 weeks, in-person
Instructor: Sue Foster A. General Considerations These classes are for adults and youth aged 14 or older. Students that are new to chess should take the entire 4-week course. Some students might skip Part I and just do Part II, if they are experienced and understand the Part I concepts well enough. A discussion with the Instructor or our staff, prior to skipping Part I, is recommended. Once a student understands the topics covered in this course, they are usually ready to move on to our Intermediate Chess for Adults course.Below are the topics covered in this course. Lots of sample chess positions/puzzles are reviewed and this is very helpful to learning. B. Topics Covered i) Beginner Chess for Adults, Part I: Weeks #1 – 2 (Introduction) The first two weeks focus on: the rules of chess including piece movement, castling and other special moves; piece value; elementary mates; and good vs. bad opening moves.
These classes are for adults and youth aged 14 or older.
Students that are new to chess should take the entire 4-week course. Some students might skip Part I and just do Part II, if they are experienced and understand the Part I concepts well enough. A discussion with the Instructor or our staff, prior to skipping Part I, is recommended. Once a student understands the topics covered in this course, they are usually ready to move on to our Intermediate Chess for Adults course.
i) Beginner Chess for Adults, Part I: Weeks #1 – 2 (Introduction)
ii) Beginner Chess for Adults, Part II: Weeks #3 – 4 (More Topics) The last two weeks build on the introduction to chess by taking the student through a number of useful technical topics at a basic level, including: the middlegame, tactics, strategy and endgames. You can learn more about our Beginner Chess program here. Classes are held downstairs at: 918 Bathurst Centre, 918 Bathurst Street, Toronto ON M5R 3G6. Discounted pricing applies to ACC Members.
Advanced Zoom Classes - Tuesday eve's, 8 weeks, online In this 8-week course, IM Mark Plotkin teaches you Positional Chess – Its Challenges & Rewards. These advanced classes are 1.5 hrs. long and start at 7:00 PM each Tuesday via Zoom. Classes may be purchased on an a-la-carte basis. Instructor: IM Mark Plotkin
Advanced Zoom Classes - Tuesday eve's, 8 weeks, online
In this 8-week course, IM Mark Plotkin teaches you Positional Chess – Its Challenges & Rewards. These advanced classes are 1.5 hrs. long and start at 7:00 PM each Tuesday via Zoom. Classes may be purchased on an a-la-carte basis.
Instructor: IM Mark Plotkin
Students should already be familiar with the concepts covered in our Adult Intermediate Course. Junior players may attend this course with the instructor's permission, though their parents will pay the adult fees including HST. Positional chess refers to a style of chess where a player focuses on creating the best possible position for themselves rather than going for an attack, or winning through a tactic. This course is aimed at club players already playing in rated tournaments.
Positional chess refers to a style of chess where a player focuses on creating the best possible position for themselves rather than going for an attack, or winning through a tactic. This course is aimed at club players already playing in rated tournaments.
Here are the 8 lessons to be covered in this course on Positional Chess: Lesson 1: Blockading the IQP Lesson 2: General Blockading Lesson 3: Playing Against the Blockade Lesson 4: Avoiding the Blockade Lesson 5: Good Knight vs Bad Bishop Lesson 6: Bad Knight vs Good Bishop Lesson 7: Sacrificing the Exchange Lesson 8: Equivalents for the Queen Class dates are: March 28, April 4/11/18/25 and May 2/9/16. You can learn more about this Advanced Chess program here. Classes held online via Zoom. A link will be emailed to all registrants. Discounted pricing applies to ACC Members. A Zoom link will be emailed after registration.
Here are the 8 lessons to be covered in this course on Positional Chess:
You can learn more about this Advanced Chess program here.
Classes held online via Zoom. A link will be emailed to all registrants.
Discounted pricing applies to ACC Members. A Zoom link will be emailed after registration.
Here are the 8 lessons to be covered in this course: Lesson 1: TBD Lesson 2: TBD Lesson 3: TBD Lesson 4: TBD Lesson 5: TBD Lesson 6: TBD Lesson 7: TBD Lesson 8: TBD Class dates are: April 6/13/20/27 and May 4/11/18/25. You can learn more about our Advanced Chess program here. Discounted pricing applies to ACC Members. A Zoom link will be emailed after registration.
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