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Orlov Chess Academy Curriculum
Our curriculum is designed to teach kids based on their age, interest, ability, and time commitment. In our teaching process, we stay away from computer-generated teaching: No computer puzzles and no video instructions. We do support playing chess games against computers for practice, but we encourage students to play in real tournaments. We also support students playing chess online with each other. This is a great habit that brings chess to life for your child.
Our Program Includes:
- Workbooks with chess puzzles for class and homework.
- Customized chess lessons for all levels and ages. We prepare our classes based on what students need to learn right now.
- Games review with students, in a class, or in private lessons.
- Chess tournaments run at the Orlov Academy and other locations for our students.
We provide a strong foundation for your child’s chess and overall development, which goes a long way. Many students who started learning chess with us are still continuing to play chess at a high level.
Beginner
- For students rated up to 700 with little knowledge of chess
- Chess basics – rules & terminology, piece values, tactics, checkmates.
- A 15-20 minute lesson followed by practice games
- Practice games under instructor supervision
- Homework – to learn and practice at home (optional)
- Puzzles and Strategy pages to review class material.
Booster
- For students rated 700 – 1100 with some playing experience
- Learn fundamentals – Openings, Strategy basics, Basic Endgames.
- A 20-25 minute lesson followed by practice games
- Practice games under instructor supervision
- Homework – to learn and practice at home (optional)
- Puzzles and Strategy pages to review class material.
Intermediate
- For students rated 1100 and up with strong playing experience
- Learn Advanced Openings, Strategy, Endgames.
- 20-25 min lesson
- Practice games under instructor supervision
- Homework – to learn and practice at home (optional)
- Puzzles and Strategy pages to review class material.
Did You Know? Using the curriculum, Nicholas Orlov, and Nathaniel Yee were placed 2nd in the US Nationals. And recently Jason Yu finished 2nd in K-3 Championships in Dallas!
Orlov Chess Academy incorporates four learning modalities:
Students are tested to make sure they know strategies learned in the class (pattern recognition). Students are also advised to participate in Friday Quads, held right before the class and supervised by one of the coaches. This allows coaches to personally monitor students’ games and use the observations for designing the class curriculum. Coaches analyze games played by class students on a break between the games.
Outside of class, students in the High Performance Champions’ Classes should commit three to four hours each week to their Chess Academy© homework. Students are encouraged to play regularly in scholastic tournaments and online. Chess players who diligently come to class, complete their rigorous homework, and play regularly, will quickly improve their chess play.
Serious student chess players desire to compete in tournaments. Our High Performance Chess Champions’ Class participants get the best available help in preparing for chess competitions and improving their tournament play. These classes are structured for young players to find maximum success in chess and their personal pursuits. Students are challenged by Georgi Orlov to achieve a high level of chess mastery, educational success, and positive interpersonal skills. Ultimately, our Chess Champions are winners in chess, school, and life!
Apply to Teach Chess
We are looking for instructors on all levels, from Beginners to Advanced. Jobs are available in the Chess Academy and Chessmates Foundation classes. If you know basic rules and like to work with kids, you are welcome to apply. We provide training and teaching materials. The pay depends on experience. If you are interested in teaching chess in schools, contact us.