Summer Group Classes

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Classes are taught by International Master and 3-time Michigan State Champion Joshua Posthuma. With a USCF rating of 2510, Joshua is in the US Top 75 players. Joshua has over 8 years of experience teaching chess in individual and group settings, and has taught many of Michigan's top scholastic talent. 

Topics to be covered in the Intermediate Class:

• Improving Calculation & Tactical Abilities
• How to Develop the Correct Plan
• Understanding Chess Structures
• Intermediate Endgame Strategy

Topics to be covered in the Advanced Class:

• Opening Theory & Modern Trends
• Middlegame Planning in Various Openings & Structures
• Advanced Calculation & Decision Making
• Advanced Endgame Strategy

Students will also have 30 minutes to play games against each other, and each student will have one of their games reviewed by the coach at the end of class.