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• ADZTH1: Advanced Zoom Classes - Thursdays, 8 weeks, online

  • Start
    February 09, 2023
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  • End
    March 30, 2023
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  • Schedule
    8 sessions
  • Location
    Online Zoom Class (link will be emailed)

  Register

  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.

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• BEGK3: Beginner Chess for Kids I/II - Mondays, 4 weeks, in-person

  • Start
    March 27, 2023
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  • End
    April 24, 2023
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    918 Bathurst Street, Lower Level, Toronto ON M5R 3G5

  Register

  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.

  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.

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• INTK2: Intermediate Chess for Kids - Mondays, 8 weeks, in-person

  • Start
    March 27, 2023
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  • End
    May 29, 2023
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  • Schedule
    8 sessions
  • Location
    918 Bathurst Street, Lower level, Toronto ON M5R 3G5

  Register

  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.

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• ADVK2: Advanced Chess for Kids - Mondays, 8 weeks, in-person

  • Start
    March 27, 2023
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  • End
    May 29, 2023
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  • Schedule
    8 sessions
  • Location
    918 Bathurst Street, Lower level, Toronto ON M5R 3G5

  Register

  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

  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.

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• INTA2: Intermediate Chess for Adults - Mondays, 8 weeks, in-person

  • Start
    March 27, 2023
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  • End
    May 29, 2023
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  • Schedule
    8 sessions
  • Location
    918 Bathurst Street, Lower level, Toronto ON M5R 3G5

  Register

  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.

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• BEGA3: Beginner Chess for Adults I/II - Mondays, 4 weeks, in-person

  • Start
    March 27, 2023
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  • End
    April 24, 2023
  •  
  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    918 Bathurst Street, Lower Level, Toronto ON M5R 3G5

  Register

  Beginner Chess for Adults, 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. 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.

  

  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.

  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.

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• ADZTU2: Advanced Zoom Classes - Tuesdays, 8 weeks, online

  • Start
    March 28, 2023
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  • End
    May 16, 2023
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  • Schedule
    8 sessions
  • Location
    Online Zoom Class (link will be emailed)

  Register

  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.

  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.

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• ADZTH2: Advanced Zoom Classes - Thursdays, 8 weeks, online

  • Start
    April 06, 2023
  •  
  • End
    May 25, 2023
  •  
  • Schedule
    8 sessions
  • Location
    Online Zoom Class (link will be emailed)

  Register

  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: 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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