2025 Summer – Training

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

2025 summer- Training program

Puddletown is ready to SOAR into our summer training program, harnessing the warmth of the season to ignite passion, sharpen skills, and foster a dynamic learning experience.

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*)
$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
  • SUMMER Class Dates: 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15
  • Coaches: Prisha Aswal & Rohan Madam
Register for Level 1

Level 2

Beginner
$90/$75
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
  • SUMMER Class Dates: 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15
  • Coaches: Eesha Juneja & Krish Patel
Register for Level 2

Level 3

Intermediate
$90/$75
New Students / Current Students
  • Weekly Zoom
  • Recommended for: Players with some prior chess knowledge, with USCF rating 200-500
  • Goal => reach a USCF rating of 600
  • Homework -> Evaluation -> In-class Feedback
  • Fridays 5:30pm - 7:00pm Pacific Time
  • SUMMER Class Dates: 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15
  • Coaches: Ben Tong & Cameran Mori-Khan
Register for Level 3

Level 3 Plus

Intermediate ++
$90/$75
New Students / Current Students
  • Weekly Zoom
  • Recommended for: Players who spent 2+ terms in Level 3 , with USCF rating 450-700
  • Goal => reach a USCF rating of 700
  • Homework -> Evaluation -> In-class Feedback
  • Fridays 5:30pm - 7:00pm Pacific Time
  • SUMMER Class Dates: 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15
  • Coaches: Ishaan Kodarapu, Vimal Adiraju & Neev Kodarapu
Register for Level 3+

Level 4

Advanced
$90/$75
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
  • SUMMER Class Dates: 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15
  • Coaches: WGM Zoey Tang, NM Austin Tang & NM Ryan Min
level 4 - join waitlist

Elite 1

USCF Rating 1000-1300
$120/$95
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
  • SUMMER Class Dates: 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15
  • Coach FM Charles Schulien & Assistant Coach Ethan Tammar
Register for Elite 1

Elite 2

USCF Rating 1300-1700
$150/$125
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
  • SUMMER Class Dates: 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12
  • Coach FM Charles Schulien & Assistant Coach Karthik Bimod
Register for Elite 2


Special Office Hours weekly for all training students