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
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Payment Methods:
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Revolut or BOV Mobile on 99496279
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IBAN: MT46VALL22013000000012105815010; Bank: Bank of Valletta; Beneficiary: Colin Pace;
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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