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USA Absolute Beginner Performance Squad

Transitioning students from Absolute Chess Beginner to “Tournament-Ready” status in 12 weeks.

Program Launch: May 26, 2026 to Aug 11, 2026

Schedule: 8 PM ET (Tuesday)

Cohort Size: Max 10 Students

A woman and three children sit at a table playing chess together in a classroom with a large window and a trophy on a shelf.

Who Will Benefit Most?

Complete Beginners

Kids starting chess from absolute zero

Structured Learners

Parents seeking long-term, guided chess learning

First Tournament Prep

Students preparing for their first competitions

Our Core Promise: Absolute Beginner to Tournament-Ready?

In just 12 weeks, students move from knowing nothing about chess to playing full games with confidence and purpose.

  1. Understand the board, follow the rules, and avoid hanging pieces.
  2. Develop pieces properly, castle on time, and protect the king.

  3. Identify forks, pins, and simple combinations to win material.

  4. Convert Advantages into Checkmate

What you learn in 12 weeks?

MODULE 01

Foundation for Survival (Classes 1–4)

  • Learn the chessboard, correct piece setup, legal moves, and core game rules.

  • Understand files, ranks, and diagonals to identify hanging and unprotected pieces.

  • Use a simple “safe to take” checklist by counting attackers and defenders.

  • Master the three legal ways to escape check and avoid illegal moves.

MODULE 02

Opening & Tactical Power (Classes 5–8)

  • Opening Survival System: The 4 Golden Rules (Center, Develop, Castle, Efficiency).

  • Castling & King Safety: When and how to castle; identifying the “exposed King” risk.

  • Tactical Patterns (Part 1): The Knight Fork and the Pin—winning material by force.

  • Tactical Patterns (Part 2): Discovered attacks and avoiding common opening traps.

MODULE 03

Conversion & Confidence
(Classes 9–12)

  • Checkmate Fundamentals: Mastering the King + Queen and the “Ladder” Rook mates.

  • Pawn Promotion & Endgames: Transforming a pawn into a Queen and avoiding stalemates.

  • Stalemate Awareness: Identifying “draw traps” and securing the win.

  • Tournament Readiness: Using the 3-step thinking checklist and live performance review.

15-Min Demo Session

As part of this program, we include a 15-minute demo session so students and parents can understand how our beginner classes work.

Course Fee

Group pricing makes it easier to learn together, with one parent handling the payment for the group.

Solo Entry

$ 109
  •  

Duo Squad

2 KIDS
$218
$ 198
  • Learn together with a friend and save
SAVE $20

Trio Squad

3 KIDS
$327
$ 267
  • Best value for group learning
SAVE $60

This is a non-refundable program.

Absolute Beginner Program — Chess Gaja
Exclusive to Absolute Beginners

What you get when you join

Every student who completes the Absolute Beginner Program receives two exclusive items — yours to keep, forever.

Chess Gaja GM-Signed Absolute Beginner Certificate of Completion
GM-Signed Certificate of Completion
Every student who graduates from the Absolute Beginner Program receives a certificate personally signed by Grandmaster Priyadharshan — a keepsake that marks the beginning of your child's chess journey.
✍️ Personally signed by GM
🎓 On program completion
📜 Printable PDF
Chess Gaja Exclusive
100
PUZZLES
Absolute Beginner
Power Puzzle Pack
Absolute Beginner Power Puzzle Pack
A 100-puzzle PDF curated by GM Priyadharshan specifically for absolute beginners — covering basic tactics, checkmate patterns, and positional thinking. Practice between classes and arrive sharper every session.
🧩 100 curated puzzles
📈 Progressive difficulty
✅ Full solutions included
📥 Instant PDF download
After the Absolute Beginner Program
Your child is now tournament-ready.
Here's what comes next.
Completing the Absolute Beginner Program is just the beginning. Move to 1:1 Coaching in the 1400-1550 level for personalized tournament prepretion.

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