Development Class

Once students know the basic rules and concepts, they are ready for the Development Class. 

The following is a list of many of the concepts and skills covered.

Topics Covered

Students will learn the fundamentals of how to finish off their opponents when they have a winning position. The following endgames will be covered:

Students will learn the mechanics of basic chess tactics. The following topics will be covered:

Students will learn the mechanics of more difficult chess tactics. The following topics will be covered:

Students will learn the fundamental elements of chess positions. The following topics will be covered:

Weekly quizzes and homework will be based on the above topics.

Lastly, a tournament is run each term, with one serious game played per week under tournament conditions.

The maximum class size for the Development Class is 60 students.