2024 Winter – Training

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

2024 WINTER - Training program

Puddletown is very excited to kick off winter with our training program.

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 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
  • Free ChessKid Gold subscription
  • CLASS A
    Thursdays 5:00pm - 6:30pm Pacific Time
    WINTER Class Dates: 01/11, 01/18, 01/25, 02/01, 02/08, 02/22, 02/29, 03/07, 03/14

    Coach: Neha Narendran

    CLASS B
    Fridays 6:30pm - 8:00pm Pacific Time
    WINTER Class Dates: 01/05, 01/19, 01/26, 02/02, 02/09, 02/23, 03/01, 03/08, 03/15

    Coach: Neev Kodarapu
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
  • Free ChessKid Gold subscription
  • CLASS A
    Fridays 6:30pm - 8:00pm Pacific Time
    WINTER Class Dates: 01/05, 01/19, 01/26, 02/02, 02/09, 02/23, 03/01, 03/08, 03/15

    Coach: Ishaan Kodarapu

    CLASS B
    Wednesdays 5:30pm - 7:00pm Pacific Time
    WINTER Class Dates: 01/10, 01/24, 01/31, 02/07, 02/14, 02/28, 03/06, 03/13, 3/20

    Coaches: Saketh Sathyaji Raja & Vimal Adiraju
Register for Level 3

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
  • Free ChessKid Gold subscription
  • CLASS A
    Fridays 6:30pm - 8:00pm Pacific Time
    WINTER Class Dates: 01/05, 01/19, 01/26, 02/02, 02/09, 02/23, 03/01, 03/08, 03/15

    Coaches: Zoey Tang & Austin Tang

    CLASS B
    Sundays 6:30pm - 8:00pm Pacific Time
    WINTER Class Dates: 01/07, 01/21, 01/28, 02/04, 02/11, 02/25, 03/03, 03/10, 03/17

    Coaches: Ethan Zhang & Ryan Min
Register for Level 4

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 1000+
  • Homework -> Evaluation -> In-class Feedback
  • Sundays 6:30pm - 7:30pm Pacific Time
  • WINTER Class Dates: 01/14, 01/21, 01/28, 02/04, 02/11, 02/18, 02/25, 03/03, 03/10, 03/17
  • Coach: IM Shantanu Bhambure
Register for ELite