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Chess Mastery Workshop
The Chess Mastery Workshop is a new and exciting group course designed for advanced beginner to intermediate players who want to sharpen their skills. This workshop builds on our popular courses—Intro to Chess, Beyond the Basics, and Advancing Towards Master, but those are not prerequisites. Participants will engage in interactive discussions, game analysis, computer-based skill development, in-depth tutorials on platforms like chess.com and Lichess, and the study of grandmaster games, among other enriching activities. The class will be capped at 10 students.
Classes will begin September 7th from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
What Will I Learn?
Our Chess Mastery Workshop group course spans 6 weeks, and provides a positive learning experience based on a custom Manasota Chess Center curriculum. The course is taught by US Chess certified coaches, and topics include, but are not limited to:
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Computer Tools
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Chess.com and Lichess features
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Using an Analysis Board
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Mastering Puzzles and Tactics trainers
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Strategy
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Critical Thinking in Chess​
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Mastering imbalances
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Intro to Tournament Mastery
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Grandmaster Games​​
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Analyze famous games from history
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Learn lessons from the best
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Interactive Analysis
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Play games with peers
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Analyze them with instructor
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Common Questions
Q: What is included in the course?
A: Six weeks of instruction (2 hours per class), a copy of the curriculum with examples and exercises,
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Q: How much does the course cost?
A: The course is $250 for the bundle of six two-hour lessons, which includes all the above-mentioned materials as well as supervised free play with other students during the class.
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Q: Is there an age limit?
A: No, we have found that the most important thing is combining students of the same skill level, not just based on age.
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Q: How good will I get at chess after the course?
A: The sky is the limit, and that will depend upon your interest and commitment, but the course covers all of the skills you will need to play higher-level meaningful games.
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Q: What happens if I miss a class?
A: Luckily, the instructor has made private YouTube videos for each class, which are only accessible through a special link. You can watch the content from any day that you miss, and rest assured that the instructor will be happy to go over concepts in person when you return!
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Q: What is the refund policy? Can I join the class late?
A: The Manasota Chess Center offers prorated refunds through the first two classes. During that time, a student may withdraw for any reason and receive a prorated refund for the remaining classes. The refund period ends before the start of the third class. In other words, the prorated refund period extends from the time you register to the date prior to the third class. After the third class, no refunds are provided for any reason.
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Students may sign up for the group classes before the start of the third class (lesson #3). New students will not be approved after this deadline. Exceptions may be made by the Manasota Chess Center.