Question 1

What is the Junior High Performance chess programme?

Accepted Answer

The Junior High Performance Programme is an online chess training programme for players rated below 1500 Elo. It runs every Thursday 18:00–18:35 and costs R400/month. Each 35-minute session includes an interactive lesson, a quick-play tournament (4 rounds), and post-game review and analysis.

Question 2

Who is the Junior High Performance programme for?

Accepted Answer

This programme is designed for junior players and beginners who are building their competitive foundation. If you are rated below 1500 Elo — or if you are unrated and learning to compete — this programme will help you develop tactical pattern recognition, opening understanding, and tournament experience in a supportive online environment.

Question 3

What equipment do I need for online chess training?

Accepted Answer

You need a computer or tablet with a stable internet connection and a free Lichess account. Our High Performance sessions are conducted on Lichess.org, which is free to use. No chess board or physical equipment is required — all play and analysis happens online.

Question 4

How does the Junior High Performance programme help me improve?

Accepted Answer

Each session combines instruction, competitive play, and analysis — the three pillars of chess improvement. The lesson teaches a specific concept or skill, the tournament gives you immediate practice under time pressure, and the analysis helps you learn from your mistakes. Over weeks and months, this cycle produces consistent rating improvement.

Question 5

Can my child move from Junior to Senior High Performance?

Accepted Answer

Yes. When a player's rating approaches 1500 Elo and they demonstrate the skills expected at that level, our coaches will recommend promotion to the Senior High Performance Programme (Wednesdays 18:00–18:35). The transition is seamless and ensures players are always training at the right level for their development.

Junior High Performance

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