2025 Spring – Training

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

2025 Spring - Training program

Puddletown is set to LEAP into our spring training program, embracing a vibrant season of growth and new opportunities for development.

NOTE:

  • Our classes fill up quickly! To get on a waitlist for a class that’s sold out, please reach out to puddletownchess (at) gmail.com
  • 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 ($75 deposit)
Refunded with 80%+ class attendance
  • 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
  • SPRING Class Dates: 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/30
  • Coach: Ben Tong & Krish Patel
Register for Level 1

Level 2

Beginner
$105/$90
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
  • SPRING Class Dates: 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/30
  • Coaches: Neev Kodarapu & Neha Narendran
Register for Level 2

Level 3

Intermediate
$105/$90
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
  • SPRING Class Dates: 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/30
  • Coaches: Ishaan Kodarapu & Vimal Adiraju
Level 3 - Join Waitlist

Level 4

Advanced
$105/$90
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
  • SPRING Class Dates: 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/30
  • Coaches: WGM Zoey Tang, CM Austin Tang & NM Ryan Min
Level 4 - Join Waitlist

Elite 1

USCF Rating 1000-1300
$140/$115
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
  • SPRING Class Dates: 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/30
  • Coaches: FM Charles Schulien, WGM Zoey Tang & Assistant Coach Ethan Tammar
Register for Elite 1

Elite 2

USCF Rating 1300-1700
$200/$175
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
  • SPRING Class Dates: 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27
  • Coach: FM Charles Schulien & Assistant Coach Karthik Bimod
Register for Elite 2


Special Office Hours weekly for all training students