- 1-on-1 R2,050/month8 sessions per month
- Group R800/month4 × 1hr sessions, groups of 4–6
- High Performance R400/monthRising Stars to Elite
- Curro Durbanville PrimaryDurbanville, or online
Our Progressive Curriculum
FIDE-aligned training from novice to master with recognized certifications
Starter
Complete beginners learning the board, the pieces and a full game
- Starter 1: First Moves
- Starter 2: Full Game
- Check, checkmate and castling
- Naming squares and writing moves
Foundation
Safe moves, first tactics and basic checkmates
- Foundation 1: Safe Moves
- Foundation 2: Tactics Toolkit
- Value of the pieces and captures
- Double attack, pin and basic mates
Club
Club players moving into first rated tournaments
- Club 1: Bridge
- Club 2: First Tournaments
- Forced mate in two and pawn endings
- Deflection, decoy and the main openings
Competitor
Tournament players building calculation, strategy and a repertoire
- Competitor 1: King Safety and Calculation
- Competitor 2: Strategy and Defence
- Competitor 3: Attack and Candidates
- Competitor 4: Plans and Repertoire
Expert
Expert-level players pursuing master titles
- Expert 1: Structures
- Expert 2: Initiative and Preparation
- Defence, counterattack and minor piece endings
- Expert opening preparation
Elite
Strong players building towards FIDE titles
- Model games: structures & attack
- Endgame technique
- Converting & defending technique
- Opening files & season review
Titled Prep
Masters and aspiring titled players
- Grandmaster-level preparation
- Preparation against named opponents
- Opening novelties & deep theory
- Title norm strategies (FM/IM/GM)
High Performance Pathway
Junior → Senior → Elite
A clear, structured progression through three online training tiers — each designed for your rating level.
Each tier includes 4 sessions per month at R400/month. Not sure which tier fits you?
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Flexible programmes to match your goals and schedule
1-on-1 Coaching
4 × 1hr one-on-one sessions + 4 High Performance sessions monthly (8 sessions total)
- Individual attention
- Custom training plan
- Flexible scheduling
- Progress tracking
Group Coaching
4 × 1hr group sessions - Small group lessons with 4-6 students for collaborative learning and peer interaction
- Max 4-6 students
- Interactive sessions
- Shared learning
- Cost-effective
High Performance
Four High Performance tiers — Rising Stars (unrated to below 1100, Saturdays 13:00–15:00), Junior (1100 to below 1500), Senior (1500 to below 1800), and Elite (1800+ or coach selection). The online Junior, Senior and Elite tiers each have 35 minutes of weekly instruction (18:00–18:35), followed by a Lichess tournament and post-game analysis
- Junior, Senior & Elite tiers
- Advanced tactics & theory
- Tournament play weekly
- Post-game analysis
Masterclass
Intensive sessions with grandmasters and international masters
- Expert instruction
- Deep analysis
- Professional secrets
- Exclusive access
Why Choose Our Academy?
FIDE Recognition
A FIDE Tier 2 academy meeting international standards for coaching and player development
Certified Coaches
All instructors are FIDE-certified with proven teaching expertise
Proven Results
Track record of developing titled players and tournament winners
Structured Curriculum
Progressive learning path aligned with FIDE training standards
Modern Methods
Combining traditional chess wisdom with cutting-edge analysis tools
Personalized Attention
Individual development plans for every student's unique goals
Results Built Through Systems
National champions, provincial representatives, international qualifiers, and school team achievements — developed through structured coaching and disciplined training pathways.
10+
National Champions
8+
International Qualifiers
500+
Students Trained
300+
Rating Points
Rating Progression
Players consistently achieve rating growth through targeted training and tournament play.
Tournament Preparation
Structured preparation for provincial, national, and international chess championships.
Provincial & National Selection
ACL players regularly qualify for provincial teams and national events.
Start Your Chess Journey
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