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 1-3)
Intermediate
(Level 4-5)
Advanced
(Level 6-7)
ICEA Chess Flexible Learning

🧩 Format — In-person small-group coaching with a 10-session package; students grouped by our official leveling system. Drop-in option is available; 

🧑‍🏫 Coach — National Master, FIDE Master, USChess Experts and Experienced Kids’ Coaches.

🗓️ ScheduleSundays 4:00–5:00 pm PT

📍 LocationNolte Community Center, 11555 National Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064.

Competition Team
Level 6 - 10

ICEA Chess Reserve Competition Training

🎯 Format — 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).

🧑‍🏫 CoachGrandmaster (GM) / National Instructor (NI) / National Master (NM) / FIDE Master (FM)

🗓️ Schedule — Live online class Wednesdays 7–8 pm PT or Fridays 6–7 pm PT or Saturdays 7–8 am PT

📍 LocationZoom Online 

ICEA Coach Team

Marin Bosiocic

Farirai Gumbe

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

Julian Colville

  • FIDE Master & National Master
  • Peak Rating: 2361
  • 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: 2237
  • 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: 1956
  • South California representative at 2025 Susan Polgar Girls' Invitational
  • Top 10 at 2025 All-Girls National Blitz U18

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)

Robinson Rutherford

Logan Kim

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