Sunday In-Person Group Classes – Winter 2026
Challengers Level
USCF Rating: 800–1550
Recommended Age: 6–12 years
Dates: January 11 – April 5, 2026
Schedule: Sundays | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
Location: 1934 Old Gallows Rd, 3rd Floor, Vienna, VA 22182
Tuition: $767/ Semester
Trial Class: $45
Early Registration Discount: 10% off until December 15
Sibling Discount: Additional 10% off for second child
Help Your Child Excel in Chess with GM-Level Guidance
Looking to help your child build strong tournament skills and deepen their understanding of chess strategy?
Join Northern Virginia’s premier in-person chess program taught by the region’s only Grandmaster instructor — GM Rashad Babaev.
Every enrolled student receives a free GMChessPrep platform account, including bonus lessons, tactical tasks, and online play features.
What Students Will Learn
- Modern Stars & Model Games: Key ideas from Magnus Carlsen, Gukesh, and Vincent Keymer
- Important Tactical Weapons: Removing defenders, interference, decoys, and double threats
- Opening Skills for Scholastic Play: Building safe, flexible systems against all opponents
- Essential Endgames: king activity, and practical pawn endings
- Strategic Thinking: Weaknesses, good vs. bad pieces, and long-term planning
- Decision-Making Under Pressure: When to simplify, when to keep tension
- Game Review Skills: How to analyze your own games and fix repeating mistakes
- Sportsmanship & Tournament Etiquette: Confidence, focus, and proper behavior during events
Class Access Anytime
Loyalty & Referral Program – One-Time Fall Offer
$100 Referral Bonus Refer a new student and receive $100 cash after their full enrollment and payment are completed. Bring a friend this fall and get rewarded — $100 for every new student who joins!
Extras for Parents
- Free on-site parking
- Comfortable waiting room during class
Ready to Enroll?
Spots are limited! Register early to reserve your seat and take advantage of discounts.
Sunday In-Person Group Classes – Fall 2025
Challengers Level
USCF Rating: 800–1500
Recommended Age: 6–12 years
Dates: September 21 – December 14, 2025
Schedule: Sundays | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
Location: 1934 Old Gallows Rd, 3rd Floor, Vienna, VA 22182
Tuition: $754 / Semester
Trial Class: $45
Early Registration Discount: 10% off until September 7
Sibling Discount: Additional 10% off for second child
Help Your Child Excel in Chess with GM-Level Guidance
- Learn structured opening systems and tournament-tested tactics
- Receive personalized feedback directly from a GM
- Practice key middle and endgame strategies
- Access an exclusive GMChessPrep online platform with assignments, progress tracking, and global tournaments
What Students Will Learn
- Modern Champions: Study of Carlsen and Praggnanandhaa
- Key Tactical Patterns: Deflections, Zwischenzugs, and Overloads
- Creative Opening Ideas: Tricky Systems & Surprise Weapons
- Endgame Survival: Opposition, Zugzwang, and Rook vs Pawn
- Practical Decision Making: When to Trade, When to Attack
- Learning from Mistakes: How to Review Your Own Games
- Chess Etiquette and Sportsmanship: On and Off the Board
Class Access Anytime
Loyalty & Referral Program – One-Time Fall Offer
$100 Referral Bonus
Refer a new student and receive $100 cash after their full enrollment and payment are completed.
Bring a friend this fall and get rewarded — $100 for every new student who joins!
Extras for Parents
- Free on-site parking
- Comfortable waiting room during class
Ready to Enroll?
Spots are limited! Register early to reserve your seat and take advantage of discounts.
GMChessPrep Presents
Afterschool Chess Program at Nysmith School
New Session – Spring 2026
Location: Nysmith School
Schedule: Mondays | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Start Date: 2/23
Total Sessions: 11 Mondays
Session Dates:
1. 2/23
2. 3/2
3. 3/9
4. 3/16
5. 3/23
6. 4/13
7. 4/20
8. 4/27
9. 5/4
10. 5/11
11. 5/18
Tuition
$28 per session
$308 full semester (11 sessions)
Program Description
The Nysmith Afterschool Chess Program is designed to help students build strong thinking skills, confidence, and a deeper understanding of chess in a structured and supportive environment.
Classes emphasize:
● Logical thinking and decision-making
● Focus, patience, and planning ahead
● Learning through guided instruction and supervised play
The program is suitable for both beginners and developing players, with instruction adapted to student experience levels.
Why Join?
- Grandmaster-led chess program by Rashad Babaev.
- Improve analytical thinking, strategy, focus, math skills, and concentration.
- Learn patience, decision-making, and planning ahead.
- Fun, engaging lessons for all skill levels.
- Build confidence and make new friends.
About GMChessPrep
Ready to Enroll?
Spots are limited! Register early to reserve your seat and take advantage of discounts.
Section B
Karter School of One Loudoun Spring 2025
$216.00. Open to public.
Fridays, Starts April 25 – Ends June 13.
6 pm-6.55 pm
SUNDAY IN-PERSON GROUP CLASSES
Fall-Winter Sessions. In-Person. Challengers
USCF 750-1350 | RECOMMENDED AGE: 7-12 YEARS OLD
November 3, 2024 – Februray 9, 2025.
Address: 1934 Old Gallows Rd 3rd floor, Vienna, VA 22182
Schedule: 11AM-12PM every Sunday
Help Your Child Excel in Chess with Our Exclusive Program!
Are you looking for a way to help your child prepare for chess tournaments and gain a deeper understanding of chess strategy and tactics? Look no further than our chess program! Our program is specifically designed to help young players excel in the game of chess.
We teach various opening variations to ensure players feel comfortable in the early stages of their games. What sets our program apart is the direct advice from a Grandmaster, the only one in the area! Your child will have the opportunity to learn from the best and improve their skills with expert guidance.
Each registered student receives a free Chess Platform account, offering access to our courses designed by GM Rashad Babaev, weekly assignments to test their knowledge, and progress tracking. Additionally, students can participate in online tournaments and compete against players worldwide. Our opening database provides the latest strategies, and the game area is perfect for practicing and honing tactics.
Join the GMChessPrep community by enrolling in our class. Free parking on-site and a parents’ waiting room are available.
Free Parking on site. The parents’ waiting room is available.
10% discount for early registrations until October 25.
Price: $780/Semester - Trial class: $60
Beginner Chess Program (Pilot) – Spring 2026
Beginner Level
USCF Rating: 0–700
Recommended Age: 6–12 years (or new tournament players)
Dates: February 14 – March 28, 2026
Duration: 7 weeks
Schedule: Saturdays | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Location: Compass School, Herndon, VA
Full Program (7 classes): $280
Program Overview
This 7-week pilot beginner chess program is designed for students who are new to chess or early in their competitive journey. The program focuses on building strong fundamentals, confidence, and enjoyment of the game in a structured and supportive learning environment.
This pilot session will help assess student interest and engagement before expanding into a long-term offering.
What Students Will Learn
Students will progress through a structured beginner curriculum covering all phases of the game:
- Chess fundamentals: board setup, piece movement, and rules
- Opening principles: development, center control, and king safety
- Beginner tactics: checks, captures, threats, forks, pins, and skewers
- Essential checkmate patterns and defensive awareness
- Basic strategy: piece value, smart trades, and simple planning
- Endgame fundamentals: king and pawn techniques
- Guided practice games with instructor feedback and Q&A
Learning Style
Each session combines clear instruction, interactive examples, and supervised practice games to help students immediately apply concepts and build confidence over the board.
