Not sure of your level?
Depending on their progress in the class, we can always move the students to the appropriate groups. If the student has played in any USCF-rated chess tournaments, you can check the rating in the USCF website. Alternatively, please check the guide below or take the test.
Or scroll down to see the guide and take the test
CHESS LEVEL GUIDE
PAWN 1 (Beginner 1)
WHO SHOULD JOIN THIS GROUP
No USCF rating. Doesn't know how to move the pieces, or not familiar with the value of the pieces, and objectives of the game.
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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
The participants will learn everything they need to build the basic foundation and have a better understanding about the game.
The participants will learn everything they need to build the basic foundation and have a
PAWN 2 (Beginner 2)
WHO SHOULD JOIN THIS GROUP
Unrated to 200 USCF rating.
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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Basic checkmates and tactics, special moves,
The participants will learn everything they need to build the basic foundation and have a
KNIGHT (Beginner 3)
WHO SHOULD JOIN THIS GROUP
Unrated to 200 USCF rating.
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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Basic checkmates and tactics, special moves,
The participants will learn everything they need to build the basic foundation and have a
BISHOP (Intermediate 1)
WHO SHOULD JOIN THIS GROUP
Unrated to 200 USCF rating.
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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Basic checkmates and tactics, special moves,
The participants will learn everything they need to build the basic foundation and have a
ROOK (Intermediate 2)
WHO SHOULD JOIN THIS GROUP
Unrated to 200 USCF rating.
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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Basic checkmates and tactics, special moves,
The participants will learn everything they need to build the basic foundation and have a
QUEEN (Advanced 1)
WHO SHOULD JOIN THIS GROUP
Unrated to 200 USCF rating.
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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Basic checkmates and tactics, special moves,
The participants will learn everything they need to build the basic foundation and have a
KING (Advanced 2)
WHO SHOULD JOIN THIS GROUP
Unrated to 200 USCF rating.
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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Basic checkmates and tactics, special moves,
The participants will learn everything they need to build the basic foundation and have a