Question 1

What is the Senior High Performance chess programme?

Accepted Answer

The Senior High Performance Programme is an online chess training programme for players rated 1500 to below 1800 Elo. It runs every Wednesday 18:00–18:35 and costs R400/month. Each 35-minute session includes an advanced lesson, a quick-play tournament (4 rounds), and post-game review and analysis.

Question 2

Who is the Senior High Performance programme for?

Accepted Answer

This programme is designed for competitive club players who have moved beyond beginner level and are developing tournament readiness and strategic depth. If you are rated 1500 to below 1800 Elo, this programme will help you build an opening repertoire, deepen your positional understanding, and prepare for provincial and national tournaments.

Question 3

What topics are covered in Senior High Performance lessons?

Accepted Answer

Lessons cover advanced opening theory and repertoire building, positional understanding (pawn structures, piece placement, prophylaxis), complex tactical calculation, endgame technique (rook endgames, minor piece endgames), and tournament psychology. The curriculum is structured to address the specific weaknesses common at the 1500 to below 1800 level.

Question 4

How is Senior different from Junior High Performance?

Accepted Answer

The Senior programme covers more advanced material — deeper opening theory, more complex tactical patterns, and positional understanding — suited to players rated 1500 to below 1800. The Junior programme (Thursdays, below 1500 Elo) focuses on foundational tactics, basic opening principles, and pattern recognition. Both follow the same format: lesson, tournament, and analysis.

Question 5

Can I combine Senior High Performance with 1-on-1 coaching?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Many of our most successful players combine the Senior High Performance Programme with 1-on-1 coaching (R2,050/month). The High Performance sessions provide competitive play and group learning, while 1-on-1 sessions provide individualised training plans and targeted work on your specific weaknesses. This combination produces the fastest improvement.

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