Phase 1
Week 1-4
The Foundations
"Building Your Kingdom"
You start as a curious traveler, eager to lay the groundwork.
Weeks 1–2: The Gates of Opening Theory
You learn the secrets of controlling the chessboard’s heart—the center. With your group, you dissect legendary openings like the Italian Game, feeling the thrill of your first “check” shouted in unison over Discord.
“Why did the knight move there?” someone asks. Your coach smiles. “To conquer the center, of course.”
Weeks 3–4: The Tactics Forest & Endgame Labyrinth
You wander through puzzles—forks, pins, skewers—like hidden traps in an ancient forest. By Week 4, you emerge victorious, solving 10 tactics in 10 minutes. The endgame? No longer a mystery. You practice checkmating with just a king and queen, feeling like a hero rescuing a trapped monarch.
Your Tools:
Google Classroom: Your treasure map, filled with opening blueprints and annotated games.
Discord: The campfire where your group gathers to celebrate avoiding “Scholar’s Mate” disasters.
Phase 2
Week 5-8
Strategy & Analysis
"Becoming a Chess Sage"
Now, you’re no longer a novice. You think deeper, guided by the wisdom of grandmasters.
Weeks 5–6: The Art of War
You study pawn structures like architects plotting cities. In a live session, your group dissects Carlsen’s games, gasping at a silent zwischenzug (in-between move). “He sacrificed the ROOK?!”
Weeks 7–8: The Mirror of Self-Reflection
You submit your own games for analysis. The coach pauses at Move 12. “Here’s where you missed a knight fork,” they say. Your group nods—no judgment, just growth. Together, you craft your “dream opening repertoire,” a personalized sword for battles ahead.
Your Tools:
Lichess Studies: A magical scroll unraveling positional secrets.
Discord Challenges: “Guess the GM’s Move” nights, where laughter and “Aha!” moments blend.
Phase 3
Week 9-12
Mastery & Application
"The Tournament Arena"
The final stretch. You’re ready to test your mettle.
Weeks 9–10: The Forge of Pressure
You simulate tournament chaos: clocks ticking, hands shaking. In a blitz match, you pull off a Greek Gift Sacrifice. The Discord voice chat erupts. “Did you SEE that?!”
Weeks 11–12: The Crown of Victory
You face your peers in a final showdown. The coach live-commentates your game: “A risky pawn push… but calculated!” Afterward, your group dissects every move in Google Docs, highlighting brilliance and blunders. At the “Victory Ceremony,” you’re crowned Most Improved—a badge you wear proudly.
Your Tools:
Google Docs: The parchment where your legacy is written.
Discord: The hall where your group toasts to late-night study sessions and inside jokes about en passant.
