If you are you looking improve your chess, you’ve come to the right spot. We offer classes to club members and to the general public. There are junior sections for kids (K-12) and general audiences for all ages.
Spring I – Beginner Class – Junior
The Pittsburgh Chess Club (New Space) 5869 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PAOur Beginner class will provide the student with a better idea of what to aim for when they play. Basic goals, fundamental
Spring I – Advanced Beginner Class – Junior
The Pittsburgh Chess Club (New Space) 5869 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PASolving short problems, improving endgame skills, ability to visualize ahead, and analyze positions. Discussion of strategic principles and an introduction to commonly
Spring I – Beginner Class – General Audience
The Pittsburgh Chess Club (New Space) 5869 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PAOur Beginner class will provide the student with a better idea of what to aim for when they play. Basic goals, fundamental
Spring I – Advanced Beginner Class – General Audience
The Pittsburgh Chess Club (New Space) 5869 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PASolving short problems, improving endgame skills, ability to visualize ahead, and analyze positions. Discussion of strategic principles and an introduction to commonly
Spring I – Beginner Class – Junior
The Pittsburgh Chess Club (New Space) 5869 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PAOur Beginner class will provide the student with a better idea of what to aim for when they play. Basic goals, fundamental
Spring I – Advanced Beginner Class – Junior
The Pittsburgh Chess Club (New Space) 5869 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PASolving short problems, improving endgame skills, ability to visualize ahead, and analyze positions. Discussion of strategic principles and an introduction to commonly
Spring I – Beginner Class – General Audience
The Pittsburgh Chess Club (New Space) 5869 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PAOur Beginner class will provide the student with a better idea of what to aim for when they play. Basic goals, fundamental
Spring I – Advanced Beginner Class – General Audience
The Pittsburgh Chess Club (New Space) 5869 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PASolving short problems, improving endgame skills, ability to visualize ahead, and analyze positions. Discussion of strategic principles and an introduction to commonly
Spring I – Beginner Class – Junior
The Pittsburgh Chess Club (New Space) 5869 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PAOur Beginner class will provide the student with a better idea of what to aim for when they play. Basic goals, fundamental
Spring I – Advanced Beginner Class – Junior
The Pittsburgh Chess Club (New Space) 5869 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PASolving short problems, improving endgame skills, ability to visualize ahead, and analyze positions. Discussion of strategic principles and an introduction to commonly
Spring I – Beginner Class – General Audience
The Pittsburgh Chess Club (New Space) 5869 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PAOur Beginner class will provide the student with a better idea of what to aim for when they play. Basic goals, fundamental
Spring I – Advanced Beginner Class – General Audience
The Pittsburgh Chess Club (New Space) 5869 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PASolving short problems, improving endgame skills, ability to visualize ahead, and analyze positions. Discussion of strategic principles and an introduction to commonly
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Advanced Beginner Lessons 201-GA-Online
Advanced Beginner Lessons 201-GA-Online
Solving short problems, improving endgame skills, ability to visualize ahead, and analyze positions. Discussion of strategic principles and an introduction to commonly […]
Advanced Lessons 402: Defense Against the Attack in the King GM Bryan Smith
Advanced Lessons 402: Defense Against the Attack in the King GM Bryan Smith
Instructor: GM Bryan Smith Bryan was on the national champion UMBC chess team from 1999 to 2001, and earned his grandmaster title […]
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Advanced Beginner Lessons 201-GA-Online
Advanced Beginner Lessons 201-GA-Online
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Advanced Beginner Lessons 201-GA-Online
Advanced Beginner Lessons 201-GA-Online
Solving short problems, improving endgame skills, ability to visualize ahead, and analyze positions. Discussion of strategic principles and an introduction to commonly […]
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Spring I – Beginner Class – Junior
Spring I – Beginner Class – Junior
Our Beginner class will provide the student with a better idea of what to aim for when they play. Basic goals, fundamental […]
Spring I – Beginner Class – General Audience
Spring I – Beginner Class – General Audience
Our Beginner class will provide the student with a better idea of what to aim for when they play. Basic goals, fundamental […]
Spring I – Advanced Beginner Class – General Audience
Spring I – Advanced Beginner Class – General Audience
Solving short problems, improving endgame skills, ability to visualize ahead, and analyze positions. Discussion of strategic principles and an introduction to commonly […]
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Spring I – Beginner Class – Junior
Spring I – Beginner Class – Junior
Our Beginner class will provide the student with a better idea of what to aim for when they play. Basic goals, fundamental
Spring I – Advanced Beginner Class – Junior
Spring I – Advanced Beginner Class – Junior
Solving short problems, improving endgame skills, ability to visualize ahead, and analyze positions. Discussion of strategic principles and an introduction to commonly
Spring I – Beginner Class – General Audience
Spring I – Beginner Class – General Audience
Our Beginner class will provide the student with a better idea of what to aim for when they play. Basic goals, fundamental
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Spring I – Beginner Class – Junior
Spring I – Beginner Class – Junior
Our Beginner class will provide the student with a better idea of what to aim for when they play. Basic goals, fundamental
Spring I – Advanced Beginner Class – Junior
Spring I – Advanced Beginner Class – Junior
Solving short problems, improving endgame skills, ability to visualize ahead, and analyze positions. Discussion of strategic principles and an introduction to commonly
Spring I – Beginner Class – General Audience
Spring I – Beginner Class – General Audience
Our Beginner class will provide the student with a better idea of what to aim for when they play. Basic goals, fundamental
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Spring I – Beginner Class – Junior
Spring I – Beginner Class – Junior
Our Beginner class will provide the student with a better idea of what to aim for when they play. Basic goals, fundamental
Spring I – Advanced Beginner Class – Junior
Spring I – Advanced Beginner Class – Junior
Solving short problems, improving endgame skills, ability to visualize ahead, and analyze positions. Discussion of strategic principles and an introduction to commonly
Spring I – Beginner Class – General Audience
Spring I – Beginner Class – General Audience
Our Beginner class will provide the student with a better idea of what to aim for when they play. Basic goals, fundamental
FM Gabriel Petesch will be teaching our small group classes. These are one of the most powerful catalysts to chess improvement. Benefits include:
FM Gabriel Petesch
- Close interaction with the teacher
- Competitive environment with other similarly skilled students
- Focused analysis involving most or all students in the class
- Training games followed by in-depth class analysis
- Weekly assignments targeted to the class skill level.
Where:
This class is currently only offered online.
When:
Scheduling will be customized for every group, depending on student and instructor availability. Usually, we’ll try to schedule new classes to start by the 1st of each month.
Beginner Instructor
Beginner Instructor
Beginner Instructor