This class is designed for players who already know the rules of chess and are ready to sharpen their skills with deeper strategy and technique. With guidance from a coach rated 1800+ FIDE and experienced in international competition, students will analyze classic games, solve tactical puzzles, and learn how to create winning plans on the board. We’ll go beyond the basics to explore powerful middlegame tactics, advanced endgame play, and strategic planning—the tools that separate casual players from confident competitors. By the end of the course, students will be able to: Recognize common tactical patterns such as forks, pins, and discovered attacks. Apply key opening principles and build a reliable opening repertoire. Transition effectively from the opening to the middlegame. Develop long-term strategies, including piece coordination and pawn structures. Master fundamental endgames and know when to simplify or complicate a position. This class is ideal for players who want to compete with confidence, sharpen their tournament performance, and start thinking like advanced strategists.