In-Person Chess ClassesDespite our clear focus on providing opportunities for online chess classes; Digital Chess Tutoring is also committed to offering our unique brand of chess instruction to students in schools and homeschool groups throughout the Tampa Bay region from which we are headquartered.
We offer classes to students in a friendly and familiar group setting for both novice and experienced level players. With a focus on gaining tactical knowledge and skills, students are able to quickly build up their skills in the game. |
Getting Started |
Classes are available to any school or homeschool organization with 45 minutes driving time of downtown Tampa, FL (33606) where our chess coach is based.
Our in-person chess classes are tailored to each group's specific needs and circumstances - and we do our best to fit the needs of each individual organization. However, in order to start a chess class with Digital Chess Tutoring, you must be able to meet these basic requirements.
All chess classes are taught by our founder, Coach Matthew. With a plethora of lessons, chess exercises, and experience in his repertoire, our classes are designed to ensure that students of all skill levels - from first time players to experienced competitors - will be able to not only improve their skills, but also learn new tactics, tricks, and concepts to increase their compete level and give students the tools needed to go to the next level. *Digital Chess Tutoring has a minimum fee of $400 per semester, per class for in-person chess classes. Any proposed class that does not reach this threshold via the normal fee schedules will have their fees adjusted so that the class will meet this minimum fee. **Digital Chess Tutoring recommends standard folding tables for chess classes, but any table which will fit a 20 inch by 20 inch chess board and easily accommodate two persons sitting across from one another to play on said chess board will suffice. ***Normal driving time detonates the average time needed to drive from downtown Tampa, FL to the location of the chess class at the time of the class. |
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Digital Chess Tutoring offers two types of specialized chess classes for our In-Person Chess Classes. Additionally, we offer a customized chess class for groups who prefer a class that is of a more malleable nature.
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The World of Chess class is designed to take students through all the steps of chess, learning each individual part of the game step-by-step from the very beginning. Created for students with little to no experience, this class is built to teach students firstly how to play chess, and then to give them the skills needed to begin their exploration of how to successfully play and win in games and matches played against their peers.
This class uses fun games, exercises, and experiential learning techniques to give students of all ages the skills needed to learn how to play, compete, and win. Class Details -
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The Champions Chess Class is designed to take students with some, beginner-level or higher experience with the game of chess and take it to the next level by equipping students with the tools necessary not only to take those skills to the next level, but also to be ready and prepared to play in competitive games against their peers.
This class explores different concepts within the more intermediate and advanced skill levels of chess play, including, but not limited to: new chess openings, tactical tips and tricks, Grand Master theories and concepts, endgame strategies, and tournament preparation. Class Details -
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Classes of 19 students or fewer:
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*For single classes exceeding 30 students, contact us directly at: [email protected]
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*For single classes exceeding 30 students, contact us directly at: [email protected]
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For schools or other groups that wish to maintain a greater level of flexibility in their classes, we offer customized chess classes. These classes will be taught from a level specified by the organization with three levels being offered (beginner, intermediate, and advanced). The content of lessons and class practice will be set based on that skill level.
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OPTIONAL: Tournament Participation
Additional $20 per student* *Fees for Tournament Participation cannot be paid via the regular Digital Chess Tutoring website, they must be paid in-person or via specialized PayPal link, request one by contacting us at: [email protected] Class Includes -
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