Advanced Course
Rating: 1300–2000 Lichess/Chess.com
Course Overview
Our Advanced Course is designed for players across the 1300–2000 range on Lichess and Chess.com who are ready to take chess seriously. Whether you are building toward your first FIDE rating or pushing into the 2000s, this program provides the structured, in-depth training needed to make that leap.
The curriculum covers advanced opening preparation, complex endgame theory, positional sacrifices, and middlegame strategy — including planning, position evaluation, and understanding critical structural themes like outpost squares, weak squares, Isolated Queen Pawns, and Pawn Islands.
By the end of this course, students will be on the verge of achieving their FIDE rating, equipped with the technical depth and practical skills to compete confidently in rated events. The subsequent Master Course then prepares students for the Title Achieving Path.
Who This Course Is For
- ✓ Players rated 1300–2000 on Lichess or Chess.com looking to reach the next level
- ✓ Players working toward their first FIDE rating or looking to push into the 2000s
- ✓ Players wanting to develop a professional-level opening repertoire and deep endgame knowledge
What You'll Learn
Deep Opening Prep
Construct a master-level repertoire with engine-backed analysis and structural understanding.
Advanced Endgames
Master complex rook endgames (Lucena & Philidor positions), Bishop & Knight Checkmate, and the art of endgame defense.
Positional Sacrifices
Learn when to give up material for long-term strategic dominance and initiative.
Calculation Mastery
Refine your visualization and systematic calculation of complex candidate moves.
Middlegame Strategy
Planning, position evaluation, candidate move selection, outpost squares, and exploiting weak squares.
Advanced Pawn Structure
Understanding Isolated Queen Pawns, Pawn Islands, and other critical structural themes to guide your long-term plans.
Course Structure
Module 1: Deep Opening Preparation (Weeks 1–7)
Construct a master-level repertoire with engine-backed analysis and deep structural understanding for both White and Black.
Module 2: Advanced Endgames (Weeks 8–14)
Bishop & Knight Checkmate, Lucena & Philidor rook endgames, complex minor piece endgames, and the art of endgame defence.
Module 3: Positional Sacrifices & Calculation (Weeks 15–21)
When to sacrifice material for long-term compensation, systematic calculation methods, and candidate move selection.
Module 4: Middlegame Strategy & Pawn Structure (Weeks 22–28)
Planning, position evaluation, outpost squares, weak squares, Isolated Queen Pawns, Pawn Islands, and structural transformations.
Module 5: Competitive Preparation (Weeks 29–32)
Tournament preparation, game analysis, time management under pressure, and building the mindset for FIDE-rated events.
Professional Preparation
Road to FIDE Rating
This course prepares students to achieve their FIDE rating. After completing the Advanced Course, students move on to the Master Course, where training is focused on the Title Achieving Path.
- • Deep dive into classic and modern masterpiece games
- • Rigorous tactical drills and visualization exercises
- • Personalized training plans based on your specific weaknesses
Course Structure
Module 1: Calculation & Candidate Moves
Master systematic calculation to 4–5 moves depth using Kotov's method, forcing-sequence ordering, and blindspot elimination.
Module 2: Deep Opening Preparation
Build a theoretically complete repertoire with understanding of critical lines, anti-system weapons, move-order tricks, and opponent-specific preparation.
Module 3: Advanced Positional Chess
Elevate your positional understanding: prophylaxis, structural transformations, the minority attack, and long-term positional sacrifices.
Module 4: Complex Endgames
Win technically difficult endings: rook + pawn endings, good vs. bad bishop, opposite-coloured bishops, and knight vs. bishop technique.
Module 5: Tournament Preparation
Compete at your best: time management under pressure, building a personal error database from your games, and pre-tournament opponent research.
Student Success Stories
"The depth of opening preparation here is incredible. I finally feel like I have a repertoire that can stand up to anyone at the club."
"The calculation drills were tough but they paid off. I'm seeing candidate moves I would have completely missed before."
What's Included
- ✓ Deep opening preparation
- ✓ Complex endgame theory
- ✓ Positional sacrifices
- ✓ Calculation & candidate moves
- ✓ Competitive preparation
Course Info
- Duration
- 32 weeks
- Lessons
- 62 sessions
- Level
- Advanced
- Rating Range
- 1300–2000 Lichess/Chess.com
- Class Size
- Max 4 students
- Language
- English
Ready for the Challenge?
Our Advanced course is rigorous and demanding. If you want to see if your games meet the entry requirements, reach out for a review.
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Join our Advanced Course and build the skills, opening preparation, and strategic depth needed to compete at your best.