General Info about Classes at Academy
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Classes are held in Terms, Winter (Jan-Mar), Spring (Apr-Jun), Summer (July-Sep), Autumn (Oct-Dec)
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Each term consists of 10 sessions (unless otherwise stated), with each session lasting 50 to 60 minutes
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Cost for each term is that of 100 euro for 10 sessions
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Each session includes both theory and practice to allow students to keep focus
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Main focus is on children structured classes in levels, see Children Levels, with a Level taking four terms to complete
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Also offered are continuous learning classes for specific groups, like reinforced learning for Under 8s, Adult Beginners, etc.
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Students will be guided for appropriate class to take in each term, keeping in mind the progress and best interest of the students
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An established online training system is used, having lessons and exercises available to students at home and allow tutors to follow students progress.
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Participants will rewarded a certificate when learning how to play the game and a memento when completing a full level
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Upon request, individual one to one or small group sessions can be considered, with price quoted on request
If in doubt on which course is ideal for you or your children, contact me via email
Levels for Children
Level 1 (Pawn)
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Covered in 4 terms.
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Part 1 is to learn the game, and Parts 2-4 introduced technique to improve.
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Target Audience:
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Children aged less than 18
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Start in part 1 if no or very basic knowledge of the game of Chess
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Start in part 2 if comfortably playing a full game of Chess
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Objective:
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Learn the game of chess - be able to play a full game
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Able to participate in kids tournaments
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Reach rating of around 1000
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Level 2 (Knight)
Covered in 4 terms.
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Advanced technique for Kids who have very good foundations of the Game
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Target Audience:
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Children aged less than 18
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Very strong basics of the game or Completed Level 1
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Rating around 1000
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Objective:
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Be more competitive in Kids events
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Start playing classical tournaments
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Build up of technique in all phases of the game
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Reach rating of 1200-1400
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Level 3 (Bishop)
Covered in 4 terms.
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Moving to mastering the game for Kids who are regular club tournament players
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Target Audience:
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Children aged less than 18
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Good knowledge in all aspects of the game with good experience in Kids events or Completed Level 2
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Rating around 1400
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Objective:
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Be more competitive at Club level
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Start mastering advanced techniques in all phases of the game
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Reach rating of 1600-1800
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Reinforced Learning for Under 8s
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Help young chess players in small groups to consolidate foundations of the game before moving back to Level 1 Part 2
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Target Audience:
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Children aged up to 8 years old
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Know how to play a game or completed Level 1 Part 1
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Needs reinforced learning due to the young age
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Objective:
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Consolidate basics of the game
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Gain confidence with basic technique
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Material adapted according to participants
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Ready to move to Level 1 Part 2
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Sessions for Adults
Beginners
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Continuous Learning for Adults who know how to play a game and want to start learning basic technique of the Game
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Target Audience:
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Anyone older than 16
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Capable of comfortably playing a full game of Chess
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Objective:
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Learn technique for all type of Combinations
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Go through all basic endgame and middlegame techniques
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Start to participate in classical tournaments
Intermediate​
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Continuous Learning for Adults who have good foundational technique and are willing to be presented with more advanced technique
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Target Audience:
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Anyone older than 16
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Comfortable with basic exercises for all type of Combinations
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Hold basic endgame and middlegame techniques
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Objective:
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To be more competitive at Club level
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Build up of different techniques in all phases of the game
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About Tutors
Colin Pace
Academy Owner
Sets Technical Direction to Other Tutors
Nine times Malta Champion
Candidate Master since 2006
Highest Rating: 2196
Represented Malta in 12 Olympiads
Licensed FIDE Instructor
Over 10 Years Experience in Training
Co-Owner of Swieqi Chess Club
Oana Caruana Pulpan
Former Women Malta Champion
Women FIDE Master
Highest Rating: 1941
Represented Malta in Various Olympiads
Licensed FIDE Instructor
Over 5 Years Experience in Training
Matthias Gatt
Peak Rating: 1834
Started learning at age of 7 years
Won Multiple Events
Represented Malta abroad in Various Events
Licensed National Instructor