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Growth Chess Center

​Class Descriptions

Winter Classes Begin the Week of January 11th through the Week of March 15th

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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 January 11th - March 15th (off 2/22 for Amateur Team North)

 

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–October)

  • Game analysis support at Wisconsin Junior Open

  • Growth Chess Tournament Apparel Item

 

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, but we’re happy to work with families on future class credits when possible.

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