| Group Lesson Intermediate |
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| С$230/(Early bird registration ends Jan 15, 2026, after that $250) 8 week session (Jan 29 - Mar 26) |
| Length 1:15 hr |
| Thursday 6:00-7:15 |
| Level: 1000-1400 CFC/USCF/CHESS.COM RAPID |
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WELCOME TO THE CHESSWITHMRA WINTER SESSION 2026!! EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ENDS JAN 31ST $230 for 8 weeks $250 AFTER THAT THURSDAYS 6-7:15PM Recommended LVL 1000-1400CFC To register please go here: https://chessforskills.com/learning/group-intermediate Or can also pay by e-transfer to: chesswithmra@gmail.com This course is online. Zoom link will be sent after registration is confirmed |
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Week 1 |
Jan 29 |
CALCULATION SECRETS FROM MRA 5 COMPONENTS OF CALCULATION. HOW TO CALCULATE CORRECTLY Activity: simul: chesswithmra goes full power for first 20 moves, you play white. |
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Week 2 |
Feb 5 |
POSITIONAL SKILLS Piece activity, pawn structure, learning trades from Magnus. Activity: Puzzle BATTLE on chess.com/ puzzle racer on lichess |
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Week 3 |
Feb 12 |
MIDDLE GAME THINKING PROCESS Looking at the board correctly=???? Assessment of the board. Creating a plan Activity: RATED PUZZLES/ PUZZLE RUSH SURVIVAL. PLEASE HAVE CHESS.COM / LICHESS ACCOUNTS READY |
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Week 4 |
Feb 19 |
ATTACK AND DEFEND CRITICAL CONCEPTS BEST DEFENSIVE SKILL MRA SAYS=FOCUS AND PROPHYLACTICAL THINKING!! BEST ATTACKING SKILL= MRA SAYS PRINCIPLE OF 2 WEAKNESSES!! Activity: FIRST 15-20 MOVES AGAINST COMP LVL 25 ON CHESS.COM YOU PLAY WHITE IMPORTANT: MUST KNOW HOW TO SHARE YOUR SCREEN! |
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Week 5 |
Feb 26 |
OPENINGS: London system for white! Learn From: Magnus, Gukesh and MrA Activity: simul: chesswithmra goes full power with for first 15 moves, you play WHITE |
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Week 6 |
Mar 5 |
OPENINGS: with black against 1. D4 Tactical approach=queens gambit accepted! VS Positional approach=nimtso Indian defense. Activity: simul: chesswithmra goes full power for first 20 moves, you play BLACK |
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Week 7 |
Mar 12 |
ENDGAMES. Magnus wins with the king! Pawn structure Piece activity what does it really mean in the endgame? Activity: play against a computer in a winning endgame. IMPORTANT: Must know how to share your screen for this one |
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Week 8 |
Mar 26 |
***EXAM!!!*** |
Fine print!! EVERY CLASS STARTS WITH HW REVIEW AND ENDS WITH PUZZLE BATTLE, SIMUL or a TOURNAMENT!!