Chess Champions Club
Gear up for chess tournaments with expert coaching and team support!
Course By
Lawrence C.
Class Description
Ready to take your chess skills to the next level? This advanced club is designed for experienced players eager to experience the excitement of tournament play. Students will refine strategies, deepen their understanding of openings and endgames, and practice under tournament-style conditions with clocks and formal rules. Each student receives a Gold ChessKid membership for continued practice outside of class, ensuring growth beyond weekly sessions. A highlight of the program is participation in two coach-attended tournaments per semester, where players compete at premier scholastic events in Manhattan. With in-event coaching, a team room, and peer support, students will gain confidence and experience in the competitive chess arena.
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Lawrence C.
I have coached chess classes and individual students of all ages in NYC for over 8 years. I grew up in Chicago where I started competing in tournaments and eventually achieving the National Master title. After receiving my B.S. in Computer Science from Northwestern University, and my M.S. in Computer Science at the University of Illinois Urbana, I moved to Geneva, Switzerland for 3 years. Shortly after returning to the US, I earned the FIDE Master title. I have a son and a daughter in high school who compete in chess tournaments. Both have made the US top 100 ratings lists for their age group.
Chess Champions Club
Gear up for chess tournaments with expert coaching and team support!
Course By
Lawrence C.
Class Description
Ready to take your chess skills to the next level? This advanced club is designed for experienced players eager to experience the excitement of tournament play. Students will refine strategies, deepen their understanding of openings and endgames, and practice under tournament-style conditions with clocks and formal rules. Each student receives a Gold ChessKid membership for continued practice outside of class, ensuring growth beyond weekly sessions. A highlight of the program is participation in two coach-attended tournaments per semester, where players compete at premier scholastic events in Manhattan. With in-event coaching, a team room, and peer support, students will gain confidence and experience in the competitive chess arena.
Available In
Lawrence C.
I have coached chess classes and individual students of all ages in NYC for over 8 years. I grew up in Chicago where I started competing in tournaments and eventually achieving the National Master title. After receiving my B.S. in Computer Science from Northwestern University, and my M.S. in Computer Science at the University of Illinois Urbana, I moved to Geneva, Switzerland for 3 years. Shortly after returning to the US, I earned the FIDE Master title. I have a son and a daughter in high school who compete in chess tournaments. Both have made the US top 100 ratings lists for their age group.
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