Tempo — Chess Academy

Think eight moves ahead of everyone else.

Tempo teaches chess as a discipline of thought — strategy, patience, and foresight — for players from their first move to their first title.

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Philosophy

Chess is not ㅤabout the move.

It’s about what you see before it.

Starting position

We don’t teach openings by heart. We teach the habit of looking one layer deeper — the discipline behind concentration, memory, logic, and the patience to wait for the right moment.

Programs

Every player starts as a pawn. Not everyone learns to see like a queen.

1 pt

Beginner

For
New to chess, ages 6+
Format
Group lessons, once a week
Focus
Piece movement, basic tactics, chess etiquette
Duration
8 weeks
3 pt

Intermediate

For
Knows the rules, some tournament exposure
Format
Small groups, twice a week
Focus
Opening principles, tactical patterns, endgame basics
Duration
12 weeks
5 pt

Advanced

For
Club-level players seeking depth
Format
Semi-private, twice a week + game reviews
Focus
Positional strategy, calculation, opening repertoire
Duration
16 weeks
9 pt

Tournament

For
Competitive players preparing for rated events
Format
One-on-one coaching and sparring
Focus
Deep preparation, psychological resilience, tournament nerve
Duration
Ongoing, season-based

Why Chess

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Concentration

One lapse in attention can undo forty good moves. Chess builds the habit of staying fully present.

Chess Lab

Some positions have only one right answer. Find it.

Mate in 1

Puzzle 0back-rank

White to move. Checkmate in one, on the back rank.

Mate in 2

Puzzle 0king-queen-technique

White to move. Checkmate in two — walk the king up before the queen closes in.

Mate in 3

Puzzle 0rook-ladder

White to move. Checkmate in three — cut the king off, then close the door.

The Coaches

Three styles. One standard of rigor.

Membership

Pick your opening move.

1+0

Bullet

A single session to test the waters — no commitment, full attention.

$45/session
  • ✓60-minute 1:1 session
  • ✓Position review sent as a PDF
  • ✓Book anytime, no subscription
  • ✓Works with any skill level

10+0

Rapid

Steady, structured coaching for players serious about improving.

$220/mo
  • ✓4 × 60-minute sessions monthly
  • ✓Personalized curriculum tracking
  • ✓Weekly puzzle homework
  • ✓Priority scheduling
  • ✓Monthly progress report

90+30

Classical

Full academy immersion with a Master-level coach and tournament prep.

$650/mo
  • ✓Unlimited weekly session access
  • ✓1:1 coaching with a Master-titled trainer
  • ✓Tournament preparation & post-mortems
  • ✓Direct messaging with your coach
  • ✓Access to the private study group

No contracts. Resign the plan anytime.

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The Endgame

Your
Move.

Tell us where your game stands and where you want it to go. We analyze every inquiry and reply within a day with a precise plan.

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