Designed by FIDE-rated coaches — five progressive levels from your first move to international tournament play. Choose your level and reach out to us for pricing and enrollment details.
Learning Path
8×8 Chess Academy — Five Levels, One Journey
Our curriculum follows a structured progression from absolute beginner to FIDE-rated player. Every level builds on the last — start anywhere that fits your current skill.
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Foundation
8×8 Beginner
3 Months · 24 Sessions
Perfect for absolute beginners who have never played chess before. We build a rock-solid foundation — piece movement, basic tactics, and essential endgames — so every concept clicks before the next one is introduced.
Topics Covered
Rules & how all pieces move
Attack, defence & piece value
Check, checkmate & stalemate
Basic checkmates (K+Q, K+R)
Opening principles & pawn structure
Goal
Play a complete game confidently, understand the board, and enter your first school or club tournament.
For students who know the basics and are ready to think more deeply. This level sharpens tactical vision, introduces structured openings, and prepares you for your first rated game.
Topics Covered
Piece coordination & exchanges
Tactical patterns: forks, pins, skewers
Simple pawn endgames
Intro to opening theory
Tournament rules & etiquette
Goal
Compete confidently in school and club-level tournaments and start building a personal opening repertoire.
A pivotal level where chess becomes strategic. Students learn to make long-term plans, exploit weaknesses, and systematically study their own games to accelerate improvement.
Topics Covered
Opening theory (common systems)
Tactical motifs: discovered attacks, zwischenzug
Basic endgame theory
Middlegame strategy & planning
Game analysis & self-review
Goal
Win district & state-level tournaments, analyse your own games, and consistently play accurate middlegames.
For serious players aiming for national recognition. Sessions combine deep calculation drills, classic game study, and personalised game analysis to rapidly raise your playing level.
Topics Covered
Advanced tactical combinations (3–5 moves)
Piece activity & coordination
Advanced attacking patterns
Full endgame theory (rook, minor piece)
Positional play & pawn structures
Goal
Compete at national level, achieve strong performance in rated events, and work concretely towards earning your FIDE rating.
The elite track — personalised, intensive, and built around your tournament schedule. Every session is tailored: opening prep, game analysis, and mental game coaching to prepare you for the world stage.
Topics Covered
Deep opening preparation & repertoire
Master-level endgame strategies
Advanced calculation & visualisation
International tournament preparation
Tournament psychology & clock management
Goal
Ace international tournaments, earn your FIDE rating, and have the tools to continue improving independently.
We serve students across all US timezones— Eastern, Central, Mountain, and Pacific — as well as India (IST), UK, UAE, Canada, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Netherlands, and beyond. Reach out and we'll find a batch that fits your schedule perfectly.
IST · IndiaEST · US EastCST · US CentralMST · US MountainPST · US WestGMT · UKUAE · GulfSGT · SingaporeAEST · AustraliaNZST · New ZealandCET · Netherlands
Sessions include a recording. Private 1-on-1 sessions are fully flexible — contact us to arrange your preferred slot.
Not Sure Where to Start?
Book a free 45-minute trial class. Our coaches will assess your level and recommend the right course for you.