Class Type
Choose your preferred learning format at Astra Chess Academy
One on One Class
- Frequency: 2 Days / Week
- No of Sessions: 8 Sessions / Month
- Class Duration: 45 Minutes
- Age Group: Every Age Group Welcome
- Batch Size: 1
- Format: Live Online Sessions
Regular Group Class
- Frequency: 2 Days / Week
- No of Sessions: 8 Sessions / Month
- Class Duration: 45 Minutes
- Age Group: Every Age Group Welcome
- Batch Size: 10
- Format: Live Online Sessions
Special Group Class
- Frequency: 1 Day / Week
- No of Sessions: 4 Sessions / Month
- Class Duration: 1.5 Hours
- Age Group: Every Age Group Welcome
- Batch Size: 10
- Format: Live Online Sessions
One on One Class
- Frequency: 2 Days / Week
- No of Sessions: 8 Sessions / Month
- Class Duration: 45 Minutes
- Age Group: Every Age Group Welcome
- Batch Size: 1
- Format: Live Online Sessions
Regular Group Class
- Frequency: 2 Days / Week
- No of Sessions: 8 Sessions / Month
- Class Duration: 45 Minutes
- Age Group: Every Age Group Welcome
- Batch Size: 10
- Format: Live Online Sessions
Special Group Class
- Frequency: 1 Day / Week
- No of Sessions: 4 Sessions / Month
- Class Duration: 1.5 Hours
- Age Group: Every Age Group Welcome
- Batch Size: 10
- Format: Live Online Sessions
Our Curriculum
Our training path is designed as a step‑by‑step upgrade journey. Each level builds real understanding, not memorization — helping students think independently, calculate confidently, and play with purpose.
Students who are completely new to chess or unsure about the basic rules of the game.
Introduction to Chess | Piece Names | Square Names | Rules of Chess | Piece Values | Movement of Chess Pieces | Special Moves | Captures | Stalemates & Draws | Attack & Defence | Checks & Checkmate | Basic Strategies | Fool’s Mate & Scholar’s Mate
2 Months
Student can confidently play a complete legal game and recognize basic checkmates and threats.
This level builds the foundation of chess understanding. Every rule, movement, and basic idea is taught clearly so the student gains comfort and confidence with the board.
Players who know the rules and can play a full game but miss simple tactics or lack opening understanding.
Mate in 1 | Checkmates with Queen vs King & Two Rooks vs King | Notation Writing | Basic Opening Principles | Tactics (Easy): Double Attack | Knight Fork | Pin | Skewer | Back Rank Mate | Destroying the Defender | Distracting the Defender | Discovered Attack & Discovered Check | Underpromotion | Overloaded Pieces | Mate in 2 | Mixed Motifs
2.5 Months
Student begins identifying simple tactics and applies correct opening principles instead of making random moves.
This stage shifts the student from simply playing moves to recognizing opportunities. Focus is placed on tactical awareness, correct openings, and structured thinking.
Players comfortable with beginner tactics who want to improve calculation, defense, and endgame basics.
Berger’s Rule of Square | Simple Opening Development | Undermining | One Rook Checkmate | Defending Against Checkmates | Queen vs 2nd & 7th Rank Pawn | Hook Mate | Opposition | Smothered Mate | Arabian Mate | Anastasia’s Mate | King & Pawn Endgames | Tactics (Medium): Double Attack | Knight Fork | Pin & Skewer | Back Rank Mate | Deflection | Discovered Attacks | Destroying the Defender
3 Months
Student develops structured calculation habits and improved defensive and endgame awareness.
Here the emphasis is on disciplined calculation and defensive awareness. Students begin thinking ahead and handling typical practical positions with control.
Players who calculate well but need stronger positional understanding and planning skills.
CCT Method | Windmill | X-Ray Attack | Decoy | Line Opening | Line Closing | The Worst Piece Rule | Good vs Bad Pieces | Imbalance Concepts | Critical Pawn Positions | Damiano’s & Legal’s Mate | Boden Mate | Blackburne’s Mate | Forced Moves | Positional Strength of Pieces | Square Vacation | Corridor Mate | Blind Swine Mate | Cozio’s Mate | Epaulette Mate | Wrong Square Bishop Endgame | Prophylaxis | Mate in 3 | Zugzwang
3 Months
Student understands planning, positional ideas, and how to convert advantages methodically.
This level develops positional understanding and planning ability. The student learns how to guide the game strategically instead of reacting move by move.
Tournament players and serious competitors ready to handle complex tactical and strategic positions.
Attraction | Interference | Clearance | Two Bishop Checkmate | Shouldering | Breakthroughs | Bishop + Queen Battery | Outside & Distant Passed Pawn Endgames | Lucena Position | Philidor Position | Opposite Colour Bishop Endgames | Opera Mate | Lolli’s Mate | Pillsbury’s Mate | Réti’s Mate | David & Goliath Mate | Greco’s Mate | Jeremy Silman Concepts | Pawn Chains & Breaks | Greek Gift Sacrifice | Pawn Storm | Rook Lift | Triangulation
3 Months
Player demonstrates strong attacking judgment, advanced endgame technique, and competitive stability.
Training becomes more competitive and concept-driven. Players work on dynamic imbalances, advanced endgames, and precise attacking execution.
Competitive players aiming to refine planning, opening preparation, and practical decision-making.
Restriction | Piece Trading Strategies | Multi-Move Maneuvering | Creating Weaknesses | Planning Strategies | Overview of Openings: English Opening | London System | Italian Opening | French Defence | Sicilian Defence & Alapin Sicilian | Caro-Kann Defence | Gambit Mistakes & Bad Gambits | Overview of Gambits: Stafford Gambit | Evans Gambit | Vienna Gambit | Benko Gambit | Budapest Gambit | Smith-Morra Gambit | Albin Counter Gambit
3 Months
Player gains structured preparation skills and makes practical strategic decisions in tournament games.
This stage focuses on refinement and preparation. Emphasis is placed on strategic clarity, structured opening understanding, and practical tournament decision-making.
Highly committed players focused on long-term performance improvement and serious tournament success.
Blindfold Calculation | In-Depth Opening Preparation | Advanced Rook & Pawn Endgames | Bishop & Knight Checkmate | Analysis of Historical Chess Games | Tournament Preparation | Strategic Discussions | Middlegame Pawn Structures
Ongoing (No Fixed Duration)
Player develops professional-level calculation ability, deep preparation habits, and consistent competitive performance.
Elite training is continuous and performance-oriented. Sessions focus on deep calculation, high-level strategy discussions, advanced endgames, and serious tournament preparation.
