Rules and basics
How pieces move, castling, en passant, checkmate.
Chess · Beginner to tournament
Think three moves ahead.
From the first rules to rated tournaments: we learn to calculate, to plan and to stay calm under pressure. Skills that also pay off in math and at school.
- Beginner to advanced
- Kids, teens and adults
- Tournament prep
$Price$45 / hour · groups $20
Chess
More than a game
Chess trains focus, patience and logical reasoning. Every lesson mixes a little theory, lots of tactical puzzles and annotated games. The program was designed by our founder, Reza Abtahian, a 2116 FIDE-rated player and Quebec intercollegiate chess champion.
Mate in 1
Your move: find the checkmate.
White to play. Tap a white piece, then the square it should go to. Five classic positions, from the simplest to the sneakiest.
What we cover
The course, one idea at a time.
Tactics
Forks, pins, skewers and discovered attacks.
Openings
Opening principles and a simple repertoire that fits the level.
Middlegame
Plans, pawn structures and piece activity.
Endgames
Pawn and rook endgames, and the essential techniques.
Tournaments
Notation, time management, preparation and reviewing your own games.
How it works
Simple, from the first call to the first progress.
Free 20-minute call
We talk about your child, their strengths, their struggles and your goals.
Matching and plan
We match you with the right tutor, who assesses where your child is and builds a clear plan for the weeks ahead.
Sessions and follow-up
Weekly sessions, online or in person, and a short update for you every month.
Book
Start with a free call.
Fill in the form. We reply within 24 hours to set up your 20-minute call.
- No commitment, no registration fee
- A tailored plan after the first session
- Weekday evening and weekend availability
Prefer to write directly?
info@stellaireweb.com · 438-530-7818
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Other courses
From what age?+
From about age 6, when a child can focus for 30 to 45 minutes. Lessons for the youngest are short and very visual.
My child doesn't even know the rules. Is that a problem?+
Not at all. We start from zero, one piece at a time.
Do you prepare students for tournaments?+
Yes: choosing openings, managing the clock, reviewing played games and tips for the first rated tournaments.
Do you offer group lessons?+
Yes, in small groups of 3 to 6 students, at $20 per student per session. Great for friends, siblings or a school club.
Does chess really help at school?+
Chess builds focus, working memory and step-by-step calculation. We don't promise miracles, but these are exactly the skills used to solve a math problem.