Online Program
QUEENS CLASSES
For players rated 1300-1800
Fall 2024 classes registration is up!
Thursday Queens Classes (Online)
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Open to all ages. Competitive interactive online lesson for advanced level, with USCF Rating of 1300-1800.
Similar to traditional settings, participants will have time to play a supervised game. We are using LiChess platform for playing. All participants are required to create a free account on LiChess and join the New York Chess Academy team for the coach to be able to monitor the game.
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Focuses on opening, middle-game understanding, strategy, positional play, and endgame techniques. Activities include discussion, problem-solving, supervised gameplay, game analysis, and homework.
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This section is a much more serious and competitive training ideal for tournament players.
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Maximum of 10 participants for each class.
Program Information and Registration
Cycle 1: September 19, 2024 - January 30, 2025
Thursdays | 5:45 PM - 7:45 PM Eastern Time
Cycle 1 Session Dates:
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September 19, 26
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October 10, 17, 24, 31
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November 7, 14, 21
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December 5, 12, 19
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January 9, 16, 23, 30
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No Chess Days:
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October 3 - Rosh Hashanah
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November 28 - Thanksgiving
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December 26 - Winter Break
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January 2 - New Year (obs)
Price:
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$400/full program (16 sessions)
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$30/drop-in
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Instructor:
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FM Ivan Biag​
Cycle 2: February 6, 2025 - June 12, 2025
Thursdays | 5:45 PM - 7:45 PM Eastern Time
Cycle 2 Session Dates:
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February 6, 13, 27
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March 6, 13, 20, 27
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April 3, 10, 24
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May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
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June 12
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No Chess Days:
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February 20 - Mid-winter Break
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April 17 - Spring Break
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June 5 - Eid al-Adha
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June 19 - Juneteenth
Price:
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$400/full program (16 sessions)
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$30/drop-in
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Instructor:
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FM Ivan Biag​