Chess Classes
Private chess classes for children, teens, and adults with PERCASI-certified coaches, National Masters, and FIDE Masters. Build your Elo rating, master opening-middlegame-endgame, and prepare for official tournaments. Learn 1-on-1 at home or online via Lichess/Chess.com.
What is Chess Classes?
A chess class is a private coaching program designed to master chess from beginner level to competitive tournament play. Coaches guide students through the three phases of the game - opening, middlegame, and endgame - while developing calculation skills, pattern recognition, and disciplined thinking that extend far beyond the board.
- Suitable for ages 5+ to adult learners
- Coaches certified by PERCASI, National Master, and FIDE Master
- Level system based on FIDE Elo rating
- Material: opening, middlegame, endgame, tactical puzzles
- Preparation for O2SN, Porseni, and PERCASI tournaments
- Hands-on practice via physical board or Lichess/Chess.com
Chess Class Service Options
Flexible learning formats for students from age 5 to adults
Coach comes to your home with a full chess board
- Physical board practice to build board vision
- Live game analysis on the board
- Ideal for kids not yet accustomed to screens
- Practice games against the coach
Via Zoom with Lichess/Chess.com boards as the medium
- Flexible from anywhere
- Access to thousands of master games for analysis
- Puzzle and rapid game practice on platform
- Automatic session recording for self-review
Learn with 2-4 children of similar age for tournament simulation
- More affordable per person
- Mini tournament simulation every meeting
- Learn to play against varied styles
- Ideal for school chess clubs
Chess Mastery Levels
A tiered roadmap from understanding piece movement to readiness for official tournaments
Foundation for those new to chess or only familiar with piece movements. Focus on rules, basic checkmate, and the discipline of thinking before moving.
Subjects:
Focus Areas:
- Movement of each piece and basic terminology
- One-move and two-move checkmates
- Special rules: castling, en passant, promotion
- Algebraic notation (e2-e4, Nf3) to read games
Build opening principles, basic tactical ideas, and K+P endgame techniques. Ideal for kids who already play against friends or mobile apps.
Subjects:
Focus Areas:
- 3 opening principles: center, development, king safety
- Basic tactical patterns: fork, pin, skewer, discovered attack
- King+Pawn vs King endgame: the box and opposition
- Daily puzzle practice (10-20 puzzles)
Prepare opening repertoire, tactical combinations, and middlegame strategy. Ideal for school and club tournament participants.
Subjects:
Focus Areas:
- Opening repertoire selection for White & Black
- Tactical combinations of 3-5 moves
- Strategy concepts: open file, weak square, isolated pawn
- Queen vs King, Rook vs King endgames
Deep opening theory, middlegame control, and technical endgames. Ready for provincial and national tournaments.
Subjects:
Focus Areas:
- Advanced opening variations with deep analysis
- Positional play: prophylaxis, pawn structure
- Technical endgames: Lucena, Philidor, opposite-coloured bishops
- Tournament preparation: training schedule and time management
Elite-level training for aspiring National Masters or FIDE Masters. Includes preparation for international Elo-rated tournaments.
Subjects:
Focus Areas:
- Building a personal repertoire database of 50+ games
- Computer-assisted analysis with Stockfish/Leela
- Tournament psychology: blunder check & time pressure
- Opponent preparation: pre-game scouting
Chess Learning Modules
Seven modules combinable to each student's level and goals
Material is tailored: kids preparing for competitions get more tactics, hobbyists get more game analysis. Coaches build personalized plans.
Basic rules, notation, and the discipline of thinking before moving
- Movement of all eight piece types
- Special rules: castling, en passant, promotion
- Algebraic and descriptive notation
- One, two, and three-move checkmates
- +1 more
Selecting and mastering openings for White and Black
- Opening principles: center, development, king safety
- Open games: Italian, Ruy Lopez, Scotch
- Semi-open games: Sicilian, French, Caro-Kann
- Closed games: Queen's Gambit, London System, English
- +1 more
Tactical patterns that form the foundation of all combinations
- Fork, Pin, Skewer, Discovered Attack
- Double Attack and Removing the Defender
- Back Rank Mate and Smothered Mate
- Zwischenzug, Decoy, Deflection
- +1 more
Positional concepts and long-term plans in the middle game
- Pawn structure: isolated, doubled, passed pawn
- Open files, weak squares, outposts
- Bishop pair, good vs bad bishop
- Initiative, tempo, and space
- +1 more
Endgame techniques that often determine game outcomes
- K+P vs K: opposition, the box, rule of the square
- Lucena and Philidor: rook endgames
- Bishop endings and knight endings
- Opposite-coloured bishops and rook technique
- +1 more
Analysis of own and grandmaster games for accelerated progress
- How to analyze your own games without engine first
- Using Stockfish/Leela constructively
- Classical game studies: Morphy, Capablanca, Fischer
- Modern game studies: Carlsen, Caruana, Ding
- +1 more
Mental, physical, and technical preparation for official tournaments
- Tournament systems: round-robin, Swiss, knockout
- Time management: blitz, rapid, classical
- Opponent preparation: pre-game scouting
- Nutrition and fitness during multi-day tournaments
- +1 more
Who Are Chess Classes For?
Chess suits a wide range of ages and goals, from cognitive development to tournament ambitions
Elementary Students (Age 6-12)
Developing critical thinking, concentration, patience, and resilience in the face of loss. A cognitive asset useful for life.
Recommended:
Competitive Teens (Junior/Senior High)
Students competing in O2SN, Porseni, or club tournaments. They need polished opening repertoires and middlegame strategy.
Recommended:
Adult Hobbyists & Comebackers
Players who loved chess and want to be serious again. Many are active on Chess.com but their rating is stuck at 1000-1400.
Recommended:
Talented Children (Future Athletes)
Kids with chess talent who've won school/city-level tournaments. They need serious coaches for the path to national level.
Recommended:
Club Players & Streamers
Active online players who stream or create chess content. They need master-level analysis and educational content depth.
Recommended:
Seniors & Mental Hobbyists
Retirees or seniors who want to keep their brain fit. Chess is proven to help slow cognitive decline.
Recommended:
5 Elo Rating Levels & Chess Roadmap
Map your level in the FIDE Elo system and set a target for advancement
Assessment Criteria
Tactical Skill
25%
Ability to spot and execute tactical combinations (fork, pin, skewer, etc.)
Opening Knowledge
15%
Understanding and mastery of opening repertoire for White and Black
Middlegame Strategy
20%
Ability to formulate long-term plans and understand pawn structure
Endgame Technique
20%
Mastery of theoretical endgame techniques: K+P, Lucena, Philidor, etc.
Tournament Composure
20%
Time management, emotional control, and bouncing back from losses
Understands the rules and plays simple games. Hasn't yet recognized basic checkmate threats.
Target Age
Starting from age 5
Estimated Sessions
8-12 sessions (2 months)
Skills:
- Knows the movement of all pieces
- Can castle and execute en passant
- Recognizes 1-2 move checkmates
Starting to apply opening principles and recognize basic tactical patterns. Can play a full game without major blunders every move.
Target Age
Elementary-junior high kids, adult beginners
Estimated Sessions
16-24 sessions (4 months)
Skills:
- Follows 3 opening principles: center, development, king safety
- Recognizes tactical patterns: fork, pin, skewer, discovered attack
- King+Pawn vs King endgame using opposition
Has a stable opening repertoire, sees combinations of 3-5 moves, and understands basic positional concepts.
Target Age
School competition students, serious adults
Estimated Sessions
32-48 sessions (8 months)
Skills:
- Opening repertoire of 3-5 variations for White & Black
- Tactical combinations of 3-5 moves
- Understanding pawn structure: isolated, passed, doubled pawn
Serious player with tournament experience. Understands deep positional strategy, prophylaxis, and opponent preparation.
Target Age
Provincial-national chess athletes
Estimated Sessions
64+ sessions (1-2 years)
Skills:
- Deep opening repertoire with 10+ move preparation
- Positional play: prophylaxis, weak squares
- Technical endgame: opposite-coloured bishops, lone queen vs pawn
Aspiring or current holder of FIDE titles (CM, FM, IM). Preparing for international Elo-rated tournaments.
Target Age
National chess athletes, FIDE candidates
Estimated Sessions
100+ sessions (ongoing coaching)
Skills:
- Personal repertoire database with 50+ analyzed games
- Computer-assisted analysis with modern engines
- Multi-day tournament preparation with mental stamina
Your Learning Journey
PERCASI Athlete
Registered as a chess athlete with PERCASI with a national Elo rating
Candidate Master (CM)
First FIDE title, achieved with Elo 2200+ or via Elo-rated tournament norms
FIDE Master (FM)
Permanent FIDE title, achieved with Elo 2300+ or international tournament norms
International Master / Grandmaster
Highest FIDE titles: IM (Elo 2400+, 3 norms) and GM (Elo 2500+, 3 norms). Indonesia has more than a dozen IMs and several GMs.
Why Chess Classes at EduPoint?
An approach that turns chess into both a cognitive-development tool and a tournament-prep program
Certified Coaches with FIDE Titles
Learn directly from National Masters, Candidate Masters, FIDE Masters, and PERCASI-certified coaches. Every coach undergoes rating verification and background checks.
Measurable Elo Rating Roadmap
5 mastery levels from Beginner (≤800) to Master (2000+). You'll know exactly where you stand and what steps you need to advance.
Personal Game Analysis
Every game is analyzed with the coach to identify your specific weaknesses. Not just telling you the right move, but teaching you how to think in similar positions.
Official Tournament Preparation
Coaching for O2SN, Porseni, and PERCASI from regional to national level. Includes tournament simulation, opponent preparation, and psychology management.
Flexible Format: Kids to Seniors
Curriculum tailored: elementary kids get more play, competitive teens get more theory, adult hobbyists get more game analysis, seniors get more pattern puzzles.
Online Platform Integration
Daily Chess.com/Lichess practice tracked by the coach. Puzzles with progress targets, online games analyzed in the next session, and access to master games.
Professional Chess Coaches
Learn from National Masters, FIDE Masters, and PERCASI-certified experienced coaches
- PERCASI-certified at regional or national level
- Holds FIDE title (CM/FM) or national Elo 1800+
- Min. 3 years of experience coaching school/club chess athletes
- Completed EduPoint internal training and certification
- Background check and FIDE/PERCASI rating verification
Nurwahyudi
National Master, PERCASI Central Java Coach
Opening Repertoire, Tournament Prep“Chess is the cheapest laboratory of thinking. I help children see two or three moves ahead, and that habit travels with them into classrooms, meeting rooms, and life.”
Alfina Khairani
FIDE Woman Candidate Master, PON Medal
Tactical Training, Kids & Teens“Many people assume chess is only for boys, or only for high-IQ people. I have coached dozens of girls and adult beginners - the results consistently dismantle that assumption.”
Kamrullah
FIDE Master, Certified PERCASI Coach
Middlegame Strategy, Endgame Technique“The endgame is the most under-studied yet most decisive part of chess. I help students build the endgame foundation that will leave their opponents frustrated.”
Sandi Mahdias A.
National Master, University Chess Club Coach
Opening Theory, Online Coaching“Online coaching via Lichess can be as effective as in-person, sometimes more so, because every game can be analyzed frame by frame. I optimize every minute of the session.”
Herman, B.Ed.
School Chess Coach, PERCASI Certified
Elementary-Junior High, O2SN/Porseni Prep“Teaching chess to an elementary student isn't about complex openings. It's about building a habit: look, think, then move. That discipline is a lifelong asset.”
Ganang Sadewa
National Arbiter, Chess.com Coach & Streamer
Online Rating, Content Creator Path, Speedrun“Climbing from 1200 to 1800 on Chess.com isn't impossible in 6 months. The formula: stop playing random bullet and start analyzing every game for 5 minutes. I teach that discipline.”
Chess Class Testimonials
From elementary students to adult hobbyists - hear what they say about our program
Ibu Fitria
Parent of an elementary student
Yogyakarta
Improved focus, more patient with hard problemsMy 8-year-old struggles to focus on schoolwork. After 4 months of chess class with Herman, his concentration improved and his math grades followed. The unexpected bonus: he's more patient with difficult problems now.
Muh Ikram A.
University student, Chess.com player
Makassar
Chess.com rating 1100 → 1450 (+350)I was stuck at Chess.com rating 1100 for 2 years. Playing hundreds of games with no progress. After 16 sessions with Sandi focused on analyzing my own games, my rating climbed to 1450 in 5 months.
Shafira Inkania A.
Junior high student, school chess athlete
Surabaya
2nd place at regency-level O2SNI joined the regency O2SN but always lost in the playoff rounds. Learning with Alfina taught me a stable Sicilian Kan repertoire and endgame technique. This year I placed second at the regency level.
Pak Suhendro
Retiree, senior chess hobbyist
Jakarta
Strongest technical member at the residential complex clubAs a retiree, I sought an activity to keep my brain active. Pak Nurwahyudi is patient and never rushed. Now I play regularly at the residential complex chess club and have become its most technically sound member.
Chess Class Pricing
An investment in lifelong strategic thinking
Free coach replacement guarantee in the first 2 sessions if not a fitFor trial sessions and initial Elo rating assessment
Rp 100.000/session • 4x pertemuan
Valid 1 month
- 4x meetings (90 minutes)
- Free initial Elo rating assessment
- Basic material or review of current level
- Personalized roadmap recommendation
Popular choice for children and adult hobbyists
Rp 95.000/session • 8x pertemuan
Valid 2 months
- 8x meetings (90 minutes)
- Focus on 1 level (Beginner/Developing/Club)
- Daily puzzle practice via Chess.com/Lichess
- Monthly progress reports
- Free reschedule 2x
For O2SN, Porseni, or PERCASI preparation
Rp 90.000/session • 16x pertemuan
Valid 3 months
- 16x meetings (90 minutes)
- Complete opening repertoire White & Black
- Sparring practice games with the coach
- Opponent preparation with database
- Companionship during your first tournament
Premium coaching for candidate master aspirants
Rp 150.000/session • 24x pertemuan
Valid 4 months
- 24x meetings (120 minutes) with a FIDE Master
- Personal repertoire database of 30+ games
- Computer-assisted analysis with Stockfish
- Preparation for FIDE Elo-rated tournaments
- Access to strong sparring partners (1800+ Elo)
- 1-on-1 WhatsApp consultation between sessions
Prices vary based on coach level (NM/FM/CM) and specialization. Free consultation available for package recommendations matching your target.
Service Availability
Online Tutoring
Online WorldwideOnline classes via Zoom with Lichess/Chess.com boards available for participants across Indonesia and the diaspora
- Automatic session recordings for self-review
- Access to master games via Lichess Studies
- Daily puzzle practice with tracking
- Blitz/rapid sparring games with coach
In-Person Tutoring
All CitiesIn-person classes with coaches coming to your home with a chess board available in the following cities
Elo Rating Climb Success Stories
The Elo rating journey of EduPoint chess students
From Chess.com 900 to FIDE 1600 in 1 Year
Before
900
After
1600
“My coach didn't just teach new tactics; he taught me how to analyze my own games. That's what kept my rating climbing even without constant lessons.”
Tutors:
Provincial O2SN Champion from a School Club Player
Before
1250
After
1750
“I used to think practicing at the school club was enough. Private lessons with Alfina opened my eyes - preparing for provincial level requires a different depth of theory.”
Tutors:
Qualified for Provincial PERCASI Candidate Team
Before
1450
After
1900
“Provincial PERCASI is a major leap from school tournaments. Without a FIDE Master coach, I'm not sure I could have made it here. EduPoint connected me with Kamrullah.”
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