Grandmaster's Blueprint
The Masterclass
Six levels banded by rating, each taught live online in a group of five to seven students. Classes run 75 minutes, twice a week, on fixed weekday and weekend slots in Eastern Time.
- ♦75 minutes per class
- ♦2 classes per week
- ♦5–7 students per class
- ♦Six levels: Foundation → Mastery
- ♦Requirement: 1 class per week minimum
Tuition
$30–$50 / person / class
Tuition rises with level · evaluation required
Reserve a seatRead the curriculumThe Six Modules
Placement is by rating, not age. Each module has its own tuition, weekdays and Eastern-Time slots.
- IBeginner
Level 1 · Rating 0-350
♙Foundation
The board, the pieces and the rules made permanent. Students leave able to play a full, legal game and finish it.
- Tuition
- $30 / person
- Weekdays
- Tue · Fri
- IIBeginner
Level 2 · Rating 400-850
♞Discovery
First tactical sight — forks, pins, skewers — alongside opening principles and the basic checkmating patterns.
- Tuition
- $35 / person
- Weekdays
- Mon · Thu
- IIIIntermediate
Level 3 · Rating 900-1200
♝Development
Calculation with discipline, a first repertoire the student actually owns, and essential endgame technique.
- Tuition
- $40 / person
- Weekdays
- Wed · Fri
- IVIntermediate
Level 4 · Rating 1300–1700
♜Performance
Tournament play sharpened: pawn structures, middlegame plans, clock management and post-game annotation.
- Tuition
- $45 / person
- Weekdays
- Thu · Sun
- VAdvanced
Level 5 · Rating 1800–2000
♛Elite
Deep preparation against real opponents, complex endgames, and judgement in positions where no tactic exists yet.
- Tuition
- $50 / person
- Weekdays
- Tue · Sat
- VIAdvanced
Level 6 · Rating 2000+
♔Mastery
Title-track work: long-form analysis of the student's own games, refined theory, and a training plan between events.
- Tuition
- $60 / person
- Weekdays
- Sat · Sun
Not sure which module fits?
The 30-minute evaluation class settles it — $25, one-to-one, and mandatory before joining any level to assess you.
Schedule & Fees
| Class | Module | Rating | Duration | Per person | Class size | Per week | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evaluation Class | — | — | 30 min | $25 | 1 | - | Individually Scheduled |
| Masterclass · Level 1 | Foundation | 0-350 | 75 min | $30 / person | 5–7 | 2 classes | Tue · Fri |
| Masterclass · Level 2 | Discovery | 400-850 | 75 min | $35 / person | 5–7 | 2 classes | Mon · Thu |
| Masterclass · Level 3 | Development | 900-1200 | 75 min | $40 / person | 5–7 | 2 classes | Wed · Fri |
| Masterclass · Level 4 | Performance | 1300–1700 | 75 min | $45 / person | 5–7 | 2 classes | Thu · Sun |
| Masterclass · Level 5 | Elite | 1800–2000 | 75 min | $50 / person | 5–7 | 2 classes | Tue · Sat |
| Masterclass · Level 6 | Mastery | 2000+ | 75 min | $60 / person | 5–7 | 2 classes | Sat · Sun |
Evaluation class: 20 minutes of assessment and 10 minutes of discussion. Masterclass requirement: a minimum of one class per week.
6
levels, Foundation to Mastery
75
minutes per class
5–7
students per live online class
2
classes every week