Intermediate Course
Rating: 700–1300 Lichess/Chess.com
Course Overview
Elevate your chess from solid foundations to competitive mastery. Our Intermediate Course is designed for players rated 700–1300 on Lichess or Chess.com who are ready to transition from reactive play to proactive strategy. At this level, games are no longer won just by avoiding blunders, but by creating and exploiting tactical and positional advantages.
The curriculum focuses on sharpening your calculation, building opening theory knowledge, and developing a structured approach to middlegame and endgame play. You will learn how to spot advanced tactical ideas, coordinate your pieces more effectively, and convert winning positions with confidence.
Through game analysis, targeted drills, and structured play on online platforms, you'll develop the pattern recognition and decision-making skills needed to push past the 1300 barrier and compete more consistently.
Who This Course Is For
- ✓ Players rated 700–1300 on Chess.com or Lichess
- ✓ Tournament competitors looking to increase their rating and performance
- ✓ Players stuck in a rating plateau who need a more structured approach
- ✓ Serious students ready to study opening theory and complex endgames
What You'll Learn
Basic Opening Theory and Traps
Build a solid repertoire grounded in key opening ideas, and learn common traps to avoid and exploit.
Calculation Skills
Develop systematic thinking — candidate moves, threat assessment, and calculating forcing sequences.
Endgame Conversion
Master opposition, basic rook endgames, and the techniques needed to convert winning positions.
Intermediate Core Tactics
Master Deflection, Decoy, Intermediate Moves, and King Chase to take your tactical play to the next level.
Middlegame Understanding
Learn basic pawn structures and small ideas of gameplay that guide your plans in the middlegame.
Game Analysis
Develop the habit of analysing your own games independently to identify mistakes and build self-improvement skills.
Prerequisites
Solid Foundations Required
This course is for players who have already mastered basic tactics and opening principles.
- • Rating of 700+ on Lichess or Chess.com
- • Knowledge of basic tactical motifs (forks, pins, etc.)
- • Commitment to 3-4 hours per week for study and practice
Course Structure
Module 1: Tactical Vision (Weeks 1–5)
Advanced tactical patterns — Decoy, Deflection, Intermediate Moves, and King Chase — with practical exercises.
Module 2: Opening Theory and Traps (Weeks 6–10)
Key opening ideas, building a reliable repertoire, and learning common traps to avoid and exploit.
Module 3: Middlegame Fundamentals (Weeks 11–15)
Basic pawn structure understanding and open file control — the foundations of sound middlegame play.
Module 4: Game Play and Analysis (Weeks 16–20)
Playing rated games on Lichess and Chess.com, followed by thorough self-analysis to accelerate improvement.
Module 5: Endgame Conversion (Weeks 21–24)
Opposition, basic rook endgames, and the techniques to convert advantages into wins with precision.
Student Success Stories
"The positional masterclasses completely changed how I look at the board. I feel much more in control of my games now."
"Finally broke my 1500 plateau! The endgame training was the missing piece in my game."
What's Included
- ✓ Positional masterclasses
- ✓ Opening theory modules
- ✓ Middlegame planning
- ✓ Endgame conversion
- ✓ Game analysis sessions
- ✓ Tournament preparation
Course Info
- Duration
- 24 weeks
- Lessons
- 48 sessions
- Level
- Intermediate
- Rating Range
- 700–1300 Lichess/Chess.com
- Class Size
- Max 5 students
- Language
- English
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