2024 Fall – Training

A training program tailor-made for the player's level and commitment

2024 Fall - Training program

Puddletown is ready to LEAP into our upcoming fall training program, anticipating a season of comprehensive development and growth.

NOTE: If you don’t know which level the player is at, please contact us at puddletownchess (at) gmail.com. We have placement tests to determine player’s level.

Level 1

Absolute Beginner
FREE
  • Weekly Zoom
  • Recommended for: Absolute beginners with no ratings
  • Goal => learn basic chess rules and be familiar with common checkmate patterns
  • Homework -> Evaluation -> In-class Feedback
  • Fridays 5:30pm - 6:30pm Pacific Time
  • FALL Class Dates: 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, party 12/15
  • Coach: Ben Tong
LEVEL 1 - SOLD OUT
Email puddletownchess (at) gmail.com to join our waitlist

Level 2

Beginner
$150/$120
New Students / Current Students
  • Weekly Zoom
  • Recommended for: Players with very basic chess knowledge & interest, with USCF rating 0-300
  • Goal => reach a USCF rating of 300
  • Homework -> Evaluation -> In-class Feedback
  • Fridays 5:30pm - 7:00pm Pacific Time
  • FALL Class Dates: 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, party 12/15
  • Coaches: Neev Kodarapu & Neha Narendran
Register for Level 2

Level 3

Intermediate
$150/$120
New Students / Current Students
  • Weekly Zoom
  • Recommended for: Players with some prior chess knowledge, with USCF rating 200-600
  • Goal => reach a USCF rating of 700
  • Homework -> Evaluation -> In-class Feedback
  • Fridays 5:30pm - 7:00pm Pacific Time
  • FALL Class Dates: 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, party 12/15
  • Coaches: Ishaan Kodarapu & Vimal Adiraju
Register for Level 3

Level 4

Advanced
$150/$120
New Students / Current Students
  • Weekly Zoom
  • Recommended for: Experienced players in rated tournaments, with USCF rating 600-900
  • Goal => reach a USCF rating of 1000
  • Homework -> Evaluation -> In-class Feedback
  • Fridays 6:30pm - 8:00pm Pacific Time
  • FALL Class Dates: 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, party 12/15
  • Coaches: FM Zoey Tang, CM Austin Tang & NM Ryan Min
LEVEL 4 - SOLD OUT
Email puddletownchess (at) gmail.com to join our waitlist

Elite 1

USCF Rating 1000-1300
$180/$150
New Students / Current Students
  • Weekly Zoom
  • Recommended for: Experienced players with USCF rating 1000-1300
  • Goal => reach a USCF rating of 1400
  • Homework -> Evaluation -> In-class Feedback
  • Fridays 6:00pm - 7:00pm Pacific Time
  • FALL Class Dates: 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, party 12/15
  • Coaches: FM Charles Shulien & FM Zoey Tang
Register for Elite 1

Elite 2

USCF Rating 1300-1700
$250/$225
New Students / Current Students
  • Weekly Zoom
  • Recommended for: Experienced players with USCF rating 1300-1700
  • Goal => reach a USCF rating of 1900
  • Homework -> Evaluation -> In-class Feedback
  • Tuesday 6:00pm - 7:00pm Pacific Time
  • FALL Class Dates: 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, party 12/15
  • Coach: FM Charles Shulien
Register for Elite 2


Special Office Hours weekly for all training students

And...don't forget to mark your calendar for the training party on 12/15!
Details coming soon