ICEA Chess Learning Ladders

Beginner

Learn the basics of chess, including rules and basic strategies.

Intermediate

Build on your chess knowledge, explore tactics, and practice openings.

Advanced

Refine your skills, study advanced strategies, and analyze complex positions.

Competition Team

Join the competition team, participate in tournaments, and challenge yourself against skilled opponents.

Beginner
(Level 0-1)
Intermediate
(Level 2)
Advanced
(Level 3-4)
ICEA Chess Flexible Learning

๐Ÿงฉ Format โ€” Year-round in-person small-group learning & training; students are grouped according to our official leveling system. 10-session packages and drop-in options are available; 

๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿซ Coach โ€” International Master, National Master, FIDE Master, USChess Experts and Experienced Kidsโ€™ Coaches.

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Schedule โ€” Sundays 4:00โ€“5:00 pm PT

๐Ÿ“ Location โ€” Nolte Community Center, 11555 National Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064.

Competition Team
Level 4 - 10

ICEA Chess Competition Team Training

๐ŸŽฏ Format โ€” Invitation-only training for tournament-active students. Includes weekly online classes, homework, internal training games, tournament game analysis, and representing ICEA at major events. Small groups with dedicated coaches (up to 6 students per group).

๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿซ Coach โ€” Grandmaster (GM) / National Instructor (NI) / National Master (NM) / FIDE Master (FM)

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Schedule โ€” Live online class

Innovator Group: Wednesdays 7โ€“8 pm PT

Challenger Group: Fridays 6โ€“7 pm PT

Elite Group: Sunday 7โ€“8 am PT or Thursday 7โ€“8 am PT (Summer)

๐Ÿ“ Location โ€” Zoom Online 

Summer Camp

๐ŸŽฏ Skill-Based Training: Tailored sessions to match each childโ€™s level, ensuring personalized guidance and growth.
โ™Ÿ๏ธ Beginner to Advanced Levels: Whether your child is just learning the basics or aiming to improve their competitive play, our expert coaches will help sharpen their skills.
๐Ÿ† Tournament: Focus on tactics, strategy, and game analysis to prepare players for Not-rated or USCF-rated tournaments.
๐Ÿค Interactive Learning: Engaging activities, puzzle challenges, and practice games to foster critical thinking and confidence.
๐ŸŽฎ Fun and Games: A blend of serious learning and fun activities to keep kids motivated and engaged.

ICEA Coach Team

Marin Bosiocic

Alejandro Ruiz

Julian Colville

  • International Master
  • Peak Rating: 2433
  • U16 Open Gold Medalist in the 2025 North American Youth Chess Championship
  • Champion of the 2025 Western Classic Championship
  • U14 Open Gold Medalist in the 2023 North American Youth Chess Championship

Felix Guo

  • National Master
  • Peak Rating: 2280
  • Blitz Champion of 2023 Pan-American Youth Chess Festival (U12 Open)
  • Champion of 2023 World Open Blitz Championship (U2000 Section)
  • Co-Champion of the 2023 North American Youth Chess Championship (U12 Open)

Sabarish Kailasam

Chloe Zamojski

  • USChess Top 9 Girls Age 16
  • Peak rating: 2006
  • South California representative at 2025 Susan Polgar Girls' Invitational
  • Top 10 at 2025 All-Girls National Blitz U18

Farirai Gumbe

  • National Instructor
  • Peak Rating: 1920
  • Innovators & Challengers Main Coach

Robinson Rutherford

Logan Kim

Elena Zhang

  • Woman Candidate Master
  • Peak Rating: 2009
  • Medalist of Team USA in the 2018 North American Youth Chess Championship (U10 Female)
  • Co-champion of the 2018 International Youth Championship (9-Under)

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