Sport Psychology

Online Chess Masterclass and Live Coaching Program

Chessence GmbH
Chessence GmbH
Program Type
Specialized Online Course
Language
German
Length
6 months
Price Level
$$$$higher then 1000 US$ or equivalent for full course
Method
Blended learning(Zoom)

Program Description

This program is designed for competitive and club chess players seeking to systematically increase their official playing strength and national or international ratings up to 2100 DWZ and Elo. The curriculum addresses players who experience performance plateaus or lack structured guidance, offering an analytical training environment focused on deep strategic understanding and calculation discipline.

The curriculum is structured across three comprehensive stages targeting key milestone ratings: 1700, 1900, and 2100 DWZ. Training topics cover essential tactical motifs, opening repertoire construction for White and Black, deep positional calculation, candidate move identification, prophylaxis, pawn structures including Carlsbad and Hedgehog configurations, and complex practical endgames.

Instruction follows a blended format consisting of extensive self-paced video modules and weekly interactive live group coaching sessions conducted via Zoom. In addition to digital resources and recorded webinar archives, the program includes four annual in-person weekend tournaments with official rating evaluations and on-site game analyses led by experienced international masters.

Program details at Chessence GmbHThe provider's course page with enrollment

About the Instructor

Grandmaster Elisabeth Pähtz is Germany's top-ranked female chess grandmaster with extensive international coaching experience. International Master Dirk Schuh has specialized in professional chess coaching for more than sixteen years, focusing on players aiming for master ratings. International Master Christian Braun brings nineteen years of systematic coaching experience, while International Master Dirk Sebastian coaches competitive club teams and individual players using practical, game-tested methodologies alongside Grandmaster Niclas Huschenbeth.

Application Details

This program is open to chess players of all competitive levels without formal prerequisites. Enrollment is completed directly through the institution website with an initial minimum membership period of six months.

No formal application is needed. Use the link to the program details to enroll directly with Chessence GmbH: fill in the short enrollment form and pay the fees, and you are enrolled.