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Chess Online Classes
and Game Nights, Spring 2023 Online Schedule below |
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ONLINE CLASSES: Players should sign up for one class each week and hopefully plan to play on our game night each week. It may be possible for players to enroll in two classes per week, but contact me about it.
Beginner/Intermediate Classes: Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30PM. ($175 pay button opt.3) Apr 04-May 30, 2023. Advanced Classes: Mondays 5:30-6:30PM. ($150 pay button opt.2) Apr 10-May 22, 2023. Thursdays, 6:00-7:00PM. ($175 pay button opt.3) Apr 06-Jun 01, 2023. Online Game Nights: Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00PM. Lichess.org membership Apr 05 - May 31, 2023. required. Ask Jerry for Zoom meeting code. Tuition for Online Classes varies, depending on how many times we will meet during the 2023 Winter Term. Previously, we had online classes on 'no-school' days, but starting this term, no online classes will be taught on 'no-school' days (4J School District). Those attending both classes and clubs may pay $25 less than listed tuition fee per additional class or club. Simply choose the next lower pay button option to receive $25 discount. For multiple siblings, pay $25 less than listed tuition fee for each additional sibling. Tuition payment also qualifies player for our Online Game Nights on Wednesdays. Financially distressed households may contact me regarding other options. Players can start mid-term with a pro-rated tuition. Contact Jerry. |
All Times Pacific
Ratings approximate and students may move up to a higher class with permission. Beginner: No rating or, <700 NWSRS or, <1100 online rating. Intermediate: 700-1000 NWSRS or, 1100-1500 online rating. Student should be familiar with several types of Tactics, 2 Openings (1W&1B) or >, Elementary Checkmates, some basic Endings, and some basic Strategy. May also qualify with permission. Advanced: >1000 NWSRS or, >1500 online rating. Student should be familiar with numerous Tactics, 3 Openings (1W&2B) minimum, advanced checkmates, several Endings, and have a good foundation in Strategy. May also qualify with permission. |
Online Classes and Game Nights from Southside Chess:
FOR ONE TUITION FEE, YOUR CHILD CAN ENJOY 2 DAYS A WEEK OF CHESS! (1 Class and 1 Game Night).
FOR PLAYERS WHO ARE ESPECIALLY INTERESTED IN CHESS AND HAVE A SERIOUS DESIRE TO EXCEL, WE SUGGEST ONE DAY A WEEK IN ONE OF OUR SCHOOL CLUBS FOR THE SPECIAL IN-PERSON EXPERIENCE PLUS AN ONLINE CLASS FOR THE IN-DEPTH LEARNING, IN ADDITION TO THE ONLINE GAME NIGHT, WHICH IS INCLUDED, MAKING 3 PERIODS OF CHESS PER WEEK. WEEKEND TOURNAMENTS, BOTH ONLINE AND IN-PERSON ARE OFTEN AVAILABLE DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. (Students taking both a school club and an online class are eligible for a $25 discount on one of them).
In the WINTER TERM we will offer AFTER-SCHOOL CHESS CLUBS at EDISON, ROOSEVELT, CHINESE IMMERSION, KENNEDY, EDGEWOOD, AND CHARLEMAGNE! We also offer ONLINE CHESS opportunities appropriate for scholastic aged players of different skill levels, INTERMEDIATE and ADVANCED. (Beginners should join and learn basics at the club level before taking Intermediate online classes. Of course, there are exceptions where new students may start with online Intermediate classes. I am also open to starting an online Beginners class if there is enough demand. Each club or class will last one hour. We also suggest that players participate in our 'Game Nights' Players can play other Southside Chess Kids and then have their games analyzed. I will also teach the kids how to analyze their own games. FOR ONE TUITION FEE, YOUR CHILD CAN ENJOY 2 DAYS A WEEK OF CHESS! In the clubs, players will be presented a lesson each time at beginner, intermediate or advanced level, depending upon the skill levels of the participants. For online students the material presented will be consistent in a given week for each class description, so if a student misses a class in a given week, it can be made up by attending another day and time that week with the same class description. School Club participants can also do an online make-up, should they have to miss a club session.
GAME NIGHTS: FOR ONE TUITION FEE, YOUR CHILD CAN ENJOY 2 DAYS A WEEK OF CHESS! Besides classes, Players will have the opportunity each week to play games against their fellow Southside Chess students We will maintain a "Chess Ladder" reflecting the results of these games which will be updated each week. All students are encouraged to play Game Nights. They are like extra classes in that we analyze many of the games just after they are played to point out how players can learn to improve play. Kids will also learn how to analyze their own games and those of others.
CONTACT JERRY RAMEY FOR MORE INFO: 541-232-0328 (leave voicemail or text) or email jerry.ramey@outlook.com.
Note regarding phone calls: Robocalls and sales calls to my phone have exploded over the last several months and have become entirely unmanageable. If your number is not on my phone's contact list, your call will go to voicemail. Please leave a message, and I will return your call. You may also text.
Individual Private Lessons
Individual private lessons are available by request for a fee of $60 per hour. Scheduling options are often flexible.
Individual private lessons are available by request for a fee of $60 per hour. Scheduling options are often flexible.
