Harold

Best for beginners, kids, and new players learning chess from scratch.
This package teaches students the building blocks of chess in a clear, patient, and fun way. Students will learn how every piece moves, basic rules, checkmate patterns, opening principles, simple tactics, endgame basics, and how to think through a game without feeling overwhelmed.
Perfect for students who are brand new, still guessing what to do each move, or ready to build real confidence before playing in clubs, school events, or beginner tournaments.
Includes:

• Piece movement and board setup
• Check, checkmate, stalemate, castling, promotion, en passant
• Basic tactics: forks, pins, skewers, discovered attacks
• Opening principles: development, center control, king safety
• Simple endgames and checkmate patterns
• Practice games with coach feedback
• Optional homework puzzles

Best for serious players preparing for rated events, league play, and long-term improvement.
This package is built for tournament players who want more than random lessons. We create a full improvement system around your games, habits, strengths, weaknesses, psychology, and training schedule.
Students will review their own games, play longer classical-style training games, build a structured study plan, and track progress using Harold’s personal chess data tools.
Includes:

• USCF game review and analysis
• Classical training games with feedback
• Opening repertoire guidance
• Puzzle and tactics recommendations
• Chess book and resource recommendations
• Personalized training plan and weekly schedule
• Tournament preparation and post-event review
• Physical fitness and focus recommendations
• Psychological prep: confidence, nerves, time pressure, tilt control
• Statistical progress tracking using data science tools
• Access to Harold’s personal chess improvement trackers and analysis systems
  This is designed for players who want to train with intention, prepare like competitors, and understand exactly where their improvement is coming from.