The Advanced Chess Class started for the first time in July of 2019. Each week, the coaches give a lesson that is appropriate for students of a skill rating of FIDE 400+. Students will learn a variety of advanced topics including openings, tactics, middlegame plans, strategies and endgame techniques.
The chess coaches will include at least 1 Titled Chess Master, IM Stanislav Smetankin.
IM Stanislav Smetankin
- FIDE rating 2504
- Fide Trainer, International Master (with 2 GM-norms)
- Chess coaching experience: 16 years
- Former Olympiad team member for Belarus
- Triple Bronze medal winner at the European Youth Championships
- 2-time winner of Midwest US Championship
- Winner of many prestigious European and American Chess Tournaments
These classes are suited to students rated FIDE or NSWJCL 400+ and under the age of 18, or by coach invitation.
Hornsby, NSW, 2077
Mondays: 5:00pm-6:30 pm
2024 Term Dates:
Term 1: 5th February - 8th April (No chess on 1st April due to Public Holiday)
Term 2: 6th May - 1st July (No chess on 10th June due to Public Holiday)
Term 3: 29th July - 23rd September (No chess on 26th August due to Venue Maintenance)
Term 4: 14th October - 16th December
Term 1: $450
Term 2: $400
Term 3: $400
Term 4: $500
To enrol, please go to https://sydneyacademyofchess.com.au/payment and enter the payment code YCR96FVGQO then tick the appropriate term(s) and follow the prompts to make a credit card payment.
For all enquiries please contact the Sydney Academy of Chess on (02) 9745 1170 or email info@sydneyacademyofchess.com.au