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Sunday In-Person Group Classes – Summer 2026
Recommended Age: 6–12 years
- Dates: June 21 – August 30, 2026 (11 Classes)
- Schedule: Sundays | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
- Location: 1934 Old Gallows Rd, 3rd Floor Vienna, VA 22182
- Tuition: $660 / Summer Session
- Trial Class: $45
- Early Registration Discount: 10% off until June 7
- Sibling Discount: Additional 10% off for second child
Train with a Grandmaster
Summer Program Focus
- Improving tactical calculation and pattern recognition
- Understanding deeper positional concepts and piece activity
- Strengthening middlegame planning and attacking ideas
- Improving practical endgame technique and conversion skills
- Learning how strong players think during tournament games
- Developing confidence, focus, and disciplined decision-making
- Analyzing instructive classical and modern master games
- Improving tournament preparation and practical play habits
GMChessPrep Online Platform Access
- Bonus training lessons
- Tactical puzzles and training exercises
- Online play opportunities
- Access to class materials and recordings
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
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Spots are limited.
Register early to reserve your seat and take advantage of the early registration discount.
Sunday In-Person Group Classes – Spring 2026
Challengers Level
USCF Rating: 800–1550
Recommended Age: 6–12 years
🗓 Dates: April 12 – June 14, 2026
🕚 Schedule: Sundays | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
📍 Location:
1934 Old Gallows Rd, 3rd Floor
Vienna, VA 22182
💵 Tuition: $590 / Semester
🎟 Trial Class: $45
💸 Early Registration Discount: 10% off until April 1
👨👧 Sibling Discount: Additional 10% off for second child
Train with a Grandmaster
This in-person program is designed for motivated young players who want to strengthen their tournament skills, improve their understanding of chess strategy, and gain confidence at the board.
Classes are led by Grandmaster Rashad Babaev, founder of GMChessPrep, providing students with high-level instruction in a structured and supportive environment.
Students will learn how to approach chess positions with deeper understanding, develop stronger calculation habits, and improve decision-making during real tournament games.
Each session combines instruction, guided practice, and interactive exercises to help students apply new ideas immediately on the board.
Program Focus
- Recognizing tactical opportunities and avoiding common mistakes
- Developing better piece coordination and positional understanding
- Strengthening opening preparation for scholastic tournaments
- Improving practical endgame technique
- Learning how to evaluate positions and create plans
- Building confidence, focus, and discipline during games
GMChessPrep Online Platform Access
- Bonus training lessons
- Tactical puzzles and training exercises
- Online play opportunities
- Access to class materials and recordings
Class Access Anytime
All sessions are uploaded to each student’s GMChessPrep account so they can review lessons and concepts 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 the early registration discount.
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
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Spots are limited! Register early to reserve your seat and take advantage of discounts.
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.
