2024 Summer – Training

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

2024 Summer - Training program

Puddletown is poised to DIVE into our upcoming summer training program, looking forward to a period of in-depth 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 2

Beginner
  • Weekly Zoom
  • Recommended for: Players with very basic chess knowledge & interest
  • LEVEL 2 is for players who know basic rules of chess but have little/no tournament experience. During the term, students will start with a brief review of chess rules. The goal is for students to have a clear understanding of how to attack weak pieces/pawns and be familiar with common checkmate patterns.
    Goal => reach a USCF rating of 300
  • Homework -> Evaluation -> In-class Feedback
  • Fridays 5:30pm - 7:00pm Pacific Time
  • SUMMER Class Dates: 06/21, 06/28, 07/12, 07/19, 07/26, 08/02, 08/09, 08/16
  • Coaches: Neev Kodarapu & Neha Narendran
Register for Level 2

Level 3

Intermediate
  • Weekly Zoom
  • Recommended for: Players with some prior chess knowledge
  • LEVEL 3 is for players who have graduated from our Level 2 program. Topics include but are not limited to: tactics, openings, basic middle game strategy, and abstract checkmate patterns. The goal of this program is to develop confidence to play competitive chess tournaments.
    Goal => reach a USCF rating of 700
  • Homework -> Evaluation -> In-class Feedback
  • Fridays 5:30pm - 7:00pm Pacific Time
  • SUMMER Class Dates: 06/21, 06/28, 07/12, 07/19, 07/26, 08/02, 08/09, 08/16
  • Coaches: Ishaan Kodarapu & Vimal Adiraju
Full - Wait List Only

Level 4

Advanced
  • Weekly Zoom
  • Recommended for: Experienced players in rated tournaments
  • LEVEL 4 is for players who have graduated from our Level 3 program. Topics include but are not limited to: various complex tactics, opening principles, deeper middle game strategy, pawn structures, and endgame techniques. Students will practice their skills in class with a master coach & play in rated tournaments.
    Goal => Reach a USCF rating of 1000
  • Homework -> Evaluation -> In-class Feedback
  • Fridays 6:30pm - 8:00pm Pacific Time
  • SUMMER Class Dates: 06/28, 07/12, 07/19, 07/26, 08/02, 08/09, 08/16, 08/23
  • Coaches: FM Zoey Tang, CM Austin Tang, NM Ryan Min & Ethan Zhang
Full - Wait List Only

Elite

USCF rating 1000-1600
  • Weekly Zoom
  • Recommended for: Experienced players with USCF 1000-1600 rating
  • The ELITE program is for advanced players who graduated from our Level 4 program or have equivalent play strength (USCF rating above 1000). The students are required to have basic knowledge of how to evaluate a position and know common theoretical endgames. The class will be focused on positional understanding of middle games and practical endgames.
    Goal => Compete at national level & reach USCF rating of 1600
  • Homework -> Evaluation -> In-class Feedback
  • Wednesdays 7:00pm - 8:00pm Pacific Time
  • SUMMER Class Dates: 07/03, 07/10, 07/17, 07/24, 08/07, 08/14, 08/21, 08/28, 09/04
  • Coach: Life Master Wilson Gibbins
Register for ELite