Calculate under pressure
Choose useful variations and balance precision with practical decisions.
Explore lesson themes
- Multi-variation analysis
- Forcing sequences and defensive resources
- Practical decision-making
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Pathway 04 · Advanced chess
Focused work for committed players. Explore complex calculation, opening preparation, technical endgames, and the decisions that shape tournament games.
Begin with a free assessment. We recommend placement based on experience and learning needs.

Is this your starting square?
Experienced competitive players who can analyse their games and are ready for more demanding study. Rating bands are a guide; the coach considers how you play and think.
The curriculum
Each topic connects a clear explanation with puzzles, practical play, and feedback. Open a module to see the lesson themes.
Choose useful variations and balance precision with practical decisions.
Study the interaction between structure, initiative, and piece activity.
Investigate opening ideas and connect preparation to your playing style.
Turn game review into an informed training routine.
Topics are adapted to the student’s readiness. Progress depends on starting experience, consistent practice, and individual learning pace.
Learning in practice
A sample position gives the lesson a practical context. The coach adapts the questions and exercises to the student’s experience.
A sample discussion
Which pawn break could change the centre?
What would you calculate before committing to that break?
Which move offers the opponent the strongest counterplay?
Keep the practice focused and manageable. Your coach helps you choose suitable work.
Choose how you learn
Group classes bring shared ideas and friendly practice. Private coaching adds individual pacing. Start with an assessment to choose the right fit.
Learn with classmates at a similar chess level, with space to participate and a clear curriculum to follow.
Suitable group and scheduling availability are confirmed with you.
Individual guidance
One-to-one coaching under the guidance of NM Dilshad Mohammed. Work at your pace and focus on your own games and learning needs.
What progress can look like
We look at the ideas a student can explain, the decisions they make, and how they use feedback. A rating can be one useful indicator, alongside confidence, consistency, and independent thinking.
See the complete chess journeyA new chapter at the board
A free assessment helps us understand how you play, recommend the right level, and find a learning format that suits you.
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