Stage 7 Learning Outcomes
Our "Stage 7" Squad is suitable for students ranging from 1200 - 1650 rating points.
Stage 7 students are advanced players participating regularly in adult club tournaments. Stage 7 students aspire to gain titles such as
Chess Power JM the CM (Candidate Master) title. The course materials are centred around advanced strategic concepts, technical proficiency, calculation accuracy and continues study of highly respected strategical games with deep strategical plans. Work is done on developing opening repertoires, improving planning skills and improving skill when calculating variations. The "Stage 7" Programme provides continuity for the students that have completed the "Stage 6" Programme and also offers an option for strong junior chess players that are regularly participating in a local chess club and open tournaments (5+ years).
By the end of the "Stage 7" program you should expect to have learned:
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Openings & Middle-GameContinuing the process of building opening repertoires against common openings.
Be able to understand and implement typical middle-game plans in the following complex openings:
As part of this study we will look at typical middle-game plans and the correct strategies for both White and Black. |
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TacticsExtending students' tactical and calculation skills:
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AttackingExtending students' skill in building an attack by studying new attacking methods:
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StrategyContinuing the foundation work from Stages 4,5 and 6, students will further their strategical understanding of Chess with more advanced strategical concepts:
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EndgamesFurther developing more advanced practical endgame skills:
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