​Class Descriptions

Summer Classes Begin the Week of July 6th through the Week of August 24th

Register for Free Trial Week 6/28 - 7/2 of Classes Here!

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Kid's Club

Kid's of any level that want to meet fellow chess players, learn from Growth Chess Coaches, and get a weekly USCF rated game. US Chess Membership Required for Kid's Club.​

Typical Kid's Club includes:​

• Warm ups designed by GC Coaches

• 30 minute lecture curated towards the group

• Pizza Dinner Provided Weekly

• Weekly G/25 d5 tournament style rated game, US Chess Membership Required. 

• Game Analysis with GC Coaches after games

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Fundamentals

Beginner level aimed at those just starting out in chess or those looking to master the basics. 

Typical instruction includes:

• The Basic Rules of Chess

• Basic Checkmates such as King & Queen vs King & King & Rook vs King.

• Fun Mini Chess Games to help your child learn the pieces in a fun way!

• Opening Principles

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Knight & Bishop Level

Intermediate level aimed at those looking to improve their skills from beginner and beyond. Players must have established understanding of the basics and typically have a ChessKid rating up to 1500 or up or a Chess.com rating up to 1200 to join.

Typical instruction includes:​

• 1-2 Move Tactics (How to use pins, forks, skewers & more to win material)

• Intermediate Endgames such as King & Pawn Endgames, Rook vs Pawns, and More!

• Basic Opening Theory for Openings like the Italian & Ruy Lopez.

• Game Analysis from the Chess Masters Games.

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Tournament Team

A focused training group for dedicated scholastic players who are actively competing — or ready to begin — and want to sharpen their skills in a structured, supportive environment.

 

Dates

Sundays July 12th - August 30th (Off August 16th, we encourage students to play in the Wisconsin Closed State Championship in Johnson Creek)

 

What It Is

A focused training group for dedicated scholastic players who are actively competing — or ready to begin — and want to sharpen their skills in a structured, supportive environment.

 

What We Cover
Weekly sessions focus on key areas to boost tournament performance:

• Multi-step tactics

• Master game analysis

• Advanced endgames

• Tournament prep

• Players are expected to play at least one tournament per month

 

What’s Included

• Weekly 2-hour coaching sessions

• One free Growth Chess Scholastic Tournament entry per month (July & August)

 

Team Levels

• Gold Team: USCF 1200–1600 -- Taught by GM Tanguy Ringoir

• Blue Team: USCF 700–1199

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Not sure what class to sign up for? Email us at info@growthchess.com

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Class Refund Policy

We understand that schedules change. Please reach out within the first two weeks if you need to request a refund. After that point, refunds are no longer available, please reach out with any questions.

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Fall Classes Begin the Week of July 6th through the Week of August 24th

Registration Opens August 3rd