Our Lady Of Mercy Catholic Academy
70-25 Kessel St, Forest Hills, NY 11375
We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Academy! They are an institution dedicated to building a kinder and more compassionate world through their teaching. The classes are open to all OLMCA students, from beginner to advanced levels, Pre-K through 8th grade. The lessons plans will be adjusted based on the level of the students.
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For beginner levels: The students will learn the basics of chess and build a solid foundation needed to move ahead - from the movements and values of the pieces, to tactics and different checkmate patterns.
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For intermediate levels: The students will have a better understanding of the patterns, tactics, and principles in the opening, middle game, and end game.
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For advanced levels: The students will focus on the strategizing, thinking process, and have a deep understanding of different openings and endgame techniques.
* Please fill out the form at checkout to indicate the level. The participants will be grouped and divided based on their levels (the coaches will also do an assessment to ensure the participants are in their appropriate group) and whenever the kids are ready to be "promoted", we will automatically move them up to the next level.
Not sure if this is the correct group? See Level Guide
Program Information and Registration
Cycle 1: September 10, 2025 - January 28, 2026
2:00-3:30 PM
Cycle 1 Session Dates:
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September 10, 17, 24
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October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
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November 5, 12, 19
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December 3, 10, 17
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January 7, 14, 21, 28
No Chess Days:
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November 26 - Thanksgiving (obs)
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December 24 - Winter Break
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December 31 - Winter Break
Price:
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$504/full program (18 sessions)
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$30/drop-in session
Instructors:
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Khatia Abramidze
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Gabriel Marin
*Number of coaches will be adjusted based on the number of students. 5% sibling discount will automatically be applied at checkout for the 2nd and subsequent child
** 10% Discount - Register by July 27, 2025, 11:59 PM Eastern Time.
** 5% Discount - Register by August 10, 2025, 11:59 PM Eastern Time.