2026 Summer – Training

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

2026 summer - Training program

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.

EXCLUSIVE FOR 2026 SUMMER
Only 8 students max per level/section for highest levels of personal attention.

Level 2 (2 sections)

Beginner
$120/$80
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: 07/10, 07/17, 07/24, 07/31, 08/07, 08/14
  • Coaches: Joshua Moon, Krish Patel, Rohan Madam & Vedanth Yada
Register for Level 2

Level 3

Intermediate
$120/$80
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 500
  • Homework -> Evaluation -> In-class Feedback
  • Fridays 5:30pm - 7:00pm Pacific Time
  • Summer Class Dates:07/10, 07/17, 07/24, 07/31, 08/07, 08/14
  • Coaches: Prisha Aswal, Eesha Juneja & Neev Kodarapu
Register for Level 3

Level 4

Intermediate ++
$120/$80
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 750
  • Homework -> Evaluation -> In-class Feedback
  • Fridays 5:30pm - 7:00pm Pacific Time
  • Summer Class Dates: 07/10, 07/17, 07/24, 07/31, 08/07, 08/14
  • Coaches: Ben Tong Vedant Sharma & Vimal Adiraju
Register for Level 4

Level 5

Advanced
$120/$80
New Students / Current Students
  • Weekly Zoom
  • Recommended for: Experienced players in rated tournaments, with USCF rating 700-1000
  • Goal => reach a USCF rating of 1000
  • Homework -> Evaluation -> In-class Feedback
  • Fridays 6:30pm - 8:00pm Pacific Time
  • Summer Class Dates: 07/10, 07/17, 07/24, 07/31, 08/07, 08/14
  • Coaches: NM Ishaan Kodarapu, Hayul Lim & Nick
Register for Level 5

Elite 1

USCF Rating 1000-1300
$150/$100
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 6:30pm - 8:00pm Pacific Time
  • Summer Class Dates: 07/10, 07/17, 07/24, 07/31, 08/07, 08/14
  • Coaches: FM Charles Schulien
Register for Elite 1


Special Office Hours weekly for all training students