♘ Level 2 · Intermediate
Knight — Intermediate Course
Sharpen tactics. Win games.
Where casual players become real competitors. Students master tactical patterns, build their first opening repertoire, sharpen endgame technique, and start competing in rated tournaments with confidence.
COURSE SNAPSHOT
FOR
Ages 8 – 15 · 600 – 1200 Elo
DURATION
16 weeks · 2 sessions/week
FORMAT
Online live + Offline (Ajmer)
RATING GOAL
Target: 1200 – 1500 Elo
INVESTMENT
Starting ₹3,499/month
WHAT YOU'LL ACHIEVE
Clear, measurable outcomes.
Solve tactical puzzles up to 1500 rating
Play a complete opening repertoire as White and Black
Convert basic winning endgames consistently
Earn a FIDE rating within 12 months
Compete in district & state level tournaments
CURRICULUM
A structured path — no guesswork.
Built by FIDE-titled coaches. Reviewed and refined every term based on student outcomes.
1
WEEKS 1–4
Tactics Mastery
- Forks, pins, skewers — advanced
- Discovered attacks & double attacks
- Removing the defender
- Daily puzzle training
2
WEEKS 5–8
Opening Repertoire
- Italian Game & Ruy Lopez (White)
- Caro-Kann or French (Black)
- King's Indian setups
- Building model games
3
WEEKS 9–12
Endgame Essentials
- King & pawn endings
- Rook endings — Lucena & Philidor
- Opposition & key squares
- Practical conversion technique
4
WEEKS 13–16
Tournament Prep
- Clock management
- Handling nerves
- Game analysis after rounds
- First rated tournament
Weekly Game Review
Coaches analyse your tournament games with you.
Puzzle Streaks
Daily curated puzzles tracked in your dashboard.
Tournament Support
We help you enter and prepare for AICF events.
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