Chess.com University's Standard Learning Program
Did you ever want to learn chess from the best through programs such as the Prodigy Program but didn't have time or couldn't afford the tuition? Or, did you consider our programs but decided against enrolling because of any uncertainties? Were you wishing we would offer a reduced version of the Prodigy Program that is less intense and has a lower tuition? Do you want to learn chess from the best for free, at least once or twice?
If you answered "yes" to any of those questions, read on because we've got great news for you!
*Presenting the Standard Learning Program*
Chess.com University's Standard Learning Program is a new coaching program for players of all ages who want to learn and improve at chess. The Standard Learning Program or "SLP" is effectively a reduced version of the Prodigy Program, the leading online super-coaching program.
While SLP is the budget version of the Prodigy Program, it is still led by the same folks who made the Prodigy Program so great. Compared to the Prodigy Program, SLP is a fairly laid-back program and not time-consuming. SLP is for those who only have a few hours each month to study chess but still want to learn from the best coaches and receive proper guidance for improving their play.
In general, here is what we plan on offering in the Standard Learning Program each month:
- Five rating sections: 0-500; 501-900; 901-1300; 1301-1600; 1601-1900 Elo.
- Two 60-minute live, interactive online classes that are also recorded for later review.
- A 15-minute live question-and-answer session.
- A one-page study guide
- One written lecture or puzzle packet.
Additional Information Regarding First Month of SLP:
The first month of the Standard Learning Program is July 2015. Classes begin on July 11th. Tuition is ...?
Chess.com University is the world's leading online chess-teaching organization because we work hard every day to help others learn and improve at this game we all love. Numerous studies have demonstrated the academic and health benefits of chess and besides that, playing chess is fun! We believe more people should play chess and have an opportunity to learn chess the right way. We are doing our best to help this cause.
It is important to note that creating, managing, and teaching an online chess program is incredibly time-consuming and expensive. Monthly tuition for the Standard Learning Program was set to be $35. However, we decided to do something special for the chess community. We want to give more chess players the chance to learn chess from the best.
The July 2015 month of the Standard Learning Program is completely free for all Chess.com University members and all Chess.com premium members. And if you're reading this news post, that includes you. All expenses have been paid for on your behalf by Chess.com University President Kairav Joshi making the July 2015 month completely free for you.
Meet the SLP Coaches:
- Chess.com University President Kairav Joshi
- Chess.com University Instructor FM Dalton Perrine
- Chess.com University Instructor GM Alex Yermolinsky
- Chess.com University Assistant Instructor FM Arne Jochens
- Chess.com University Assistant Instructor NM Julian Lin
- Many others yet to be finalized.
So what are you waiting for? You have the golden opportunity to learn chess from the best without having to pay a penny. This is our gift to the chess community. Make full use of it!
To register for the July 2015 month of the Standard Learning Program for free, fill out this form by June 25th, 2015.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ALXbB8kDlu6i5A_TAZIadWif78Jz7u1b8BkQH6x6yrA/viewform?usp=send_form
Note: Even current Prodigy Program students should fill out the form above and enroll in SLP for one month because it is free.
