Group Lesson Goals

Develop critical thinking skills

Chess is a game of strategy and requires players to think several moves ahead. Through our lessons, we aim to help children develop critical thinking skills that they can apply to other areas of their lives.

Improve decision-making abilities

Chess requires players to make decisions based on limited information, a skill that can be challenging but essential for success. We aim to help children improve their decision-making abilities through our lessons.

Build a strong foundation in chess fundamentals

To become a successful chess player, it’s essential to have a strong foundation in the game’s basic principles, such as opening theory, tactics, and endgame strategies. Our lessons will focus on building this foundation for children, and provide in-person practice opportunities including uscf-rated tournaments to measure their progress.

Foster a love for the game

Chess can be a challenging game, but it can also be a lot of fun! We want to help children develop a love for the game by making our lessons engaging and enjoyable, the 2-hour in-person class will bring more chess fun for the kids and help them make friends each other.

Encourage sportsmanship and fair play

Chess is a game that requires players to demonstrate good sportsmanship and fair play, even when they lose. We will practice them in our internal training matches.

Help children set and achieve goals

Chess is a game that rewards persistence and hard work. Through our lessons, we aim to help children set achievable goals and work towards achieving them.

Provide opportunities for competition

We aim to provide children with opportunities to participate in competitions and gain confidence in their abilities.

Develop problem-solving skills

Chess requires players to solve complex problems and make difficult decisions. Through our lessons, we aim to help children develop problem-solving skills that they can apply to other areas of their lives.

Improve concentration and focus

Chess is a game that requires players to focus and concentrate for extended periods. Our lessons will focus on helping children improve their concentration and focus skills.

Teach life skills

Chess can teach children valuable life skills such as patience, perseverance, and the ability to handle defeat gracefully.

Group Lesson Format

  1. The students will be divided into 3 groups, catering to beginners / intermediate / advanced level students.
  2. Each session will consist of eight lessons, including 6 one-hour online lessons via Zoom and 2 two-hour in-person lesson (workshop), held at a location in Culver City, 90230.
  3. The two-hour in-person lesson will focus on internal training matches and game analysis, and cover advanced OTB tournament skills, including time management.
  4. At the end of the session, each student will receive a free entry to a USCF-rated monthly chess tournament, allowing them to apply and showcase the skills they learned during the lessons.

Example Online Lesson

by Coach Angela

ICEA Coach Team

Alex Wang

  • National Master & Coach since 2022
  • Peak Rating: 2273
  • Co-champion of 2023 Memorial Day Classic
  • Captain of ICEA Chess Team to win 1st place of K-12 2023 SoCal. SuperStates Championship.

Felix Guo

  • Founder & Coach since 2020
  • USChess Expert & Top 35 of Age 12
  • Peak Rating: 2002
  • U12 Blitz Champion of 2023 Pan-American Youth Chess Festival
  • U2000 Section Champion of 2023 World Open Blitz Championship

Esther Jou

  • USChess Expert & Coach since 2023
  • USChess Top 2 of Girls Age 16
  • Peak Rating: 2163
  • SoCal Representive of the 2023 WIM Ruth Haring National Tournament of Girls State Champions
  • Co-Captain of ICEA Chess Team to win 1st place of K-12 2023 SoCal. SuperStates Championship.

Angela Liu

  • Woman Candidate Master & Coach since 2023
  • USChess Top 3 of Girls Age 14
  • Peak Rating: 2124
  • Bronze Medalist in the 2023 Pan-American Youth Chess Festival (U16 Girls)

Elena Zhang

  • Woman Candidate Master & Coach since 2023
  • USChess Top 10 of Girls Age 14
  • 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)

Ellie Zhang

  • Woman Candidate Master & Coach since 2023
  • USChess Top 3 of Girls Age 14
  • Peak Rating: 1966
  • SoCal Representive of the 2022 WIM Ruth Haring National Tournament of Girls State Champions
  • Champion of the 2022 Pacific Coast Open (U1900)
  • Medalist of Team USA in the 2018 North American Youth Chess Championship (U12 Female)

Sihan Tao

  • FIDE Master & National Master
  • USChess Top 19 of Age 14
  • Peak Rating: 2239
  • U14 Champion of the 2023 Pan-American Youth Chess Festival
  • SoCal. Representive of the Barber K-8 National Chess Championship in both 2022 and 2023

Ryan Sweezey

  • Coach Assistant since 2023
  • Peak Rating: 1721
  • 1st Place of the Pacific Southwest U1800 section in 2023
  • 1st Place of the Lina Grumette Memorial U1600 Section in 2022

William Wang

  • Coach Assistant since 2023
  • USChess Top 94 of Age 12
  • Peak Rating: 1838

Austin Huang

  • Coach Assistant since 2021
  • Peak Rating: 891

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