Beginner |
Intermediate |
Advanced |
| 2 semesters |
10 semesters |
12 semesters |
| Unrated-500 USCF |
500-1000 USCF |
1000-1600 USCF |
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Lessons 1-6
How pieces move |
Notation |
Middlegame themes |
| Etiquette |
Endgame technique |
Lessons 7-9
Simple Strategy |
Mental preparation |
Opening preparation |
| Attitude adjustment |
Psychological training |
Lessons 10-11
Special Moves |
Visualization |
Tactics |
| Imagination |
Positional sense |
Lessons 12-15
Checkmate in one move |
Time management |
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| Basic mates |
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Lessons 16-18
Simple tactics |
Basic endgames |
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| Formation of plans |
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Lessons 19-22
More tactics |
Basic strategies |
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| Tactics/Combinations |
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Lesson 23
More special moves |
Analyzing |
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| General tournament training |
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Lessons 24-26
Assisted checkmates |
Introduction to openings |
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