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Select a program tailored to your goals, age group, and level of experience.
Juniors Training Program
5–19 Years Old
Build focus, confidence, and strategic thinking through expert-led chess training for children and teenagers aged 5–19. Whether learning for fun, developing their skills, or preparing for tournaments, students progress through structured coaching with flexible timings that fit around school.
Adults Training Program
20+ Years Old
Elevate your chess game with our Adults Training Program, designed for individuals aged 20 and above! Develop strategic thinking and problem-solving skills through expert-led sessions. Flexible options that fits your schedule.
Karpov Scholastic Chess Initiative
Primary & Pre-Primary Institutions
Structured chess education for primary schools. Introduce chess as a powerful learning tool within schools to develop focus, discipline, and problem-solving skills from an early age while complementing academic learning through structured, age-appropriate training.
Prodigy Training Program Timeline
From foundational skills to elite mastery — a proven pathway to long-term excellence with Karpov.
Foundational Chess Literacy
2 months
Phase Zero
Duration
2 months
Elo Rating Target
0 to 99
Trainer Level
Expert
Beginner Training Program
9 months
Class 1
Duration
3 months
Elo Rating Target
100 to 299
Trainer Level
Expert
Class 2
Duration
3 months
Elo Rating Target
300 to 599
Trainer Level
Expert
Class 3
Duration
3 months
Elo Rating Target
600 to 899
Trainer Level
Expert
Intermediate Training Program
12 months
Class 4
Duration
4 months
Elo Rating Target
900 to 1199
Trainer Level
Expert
Class 5
Duration
4 months
Elo Rating Target
1200 to 1499
Trainer Level
Expert
Class 6
Duration
4 months
Elo Rating Target
1500 to 1799
Trainer Level
Expert/Master
Expert Training Program
18 months
Class 7
Duration
6 months
Elo Rating Target
1800 to 1999
Trainer Level
Master
Class 8
Duration
6 months
Elo Rating Target
2000 to 2199
Trainer Level
Master
Class 9
Duration
6 months
Elo Rating Target
2200 to 2399
Trainer Level
Master
Master Training Program
2 years
Class 10
Duration
2 years
Elo Rating Target
2400 to 2800
Trainer Level
GrandMaster
All target ratings are benchmarked against chess.com Rapid and Blitz rating.
Individual progress may vary based on age, learning pace, prior experience, and level of engagement.
Based on our training experience since 2018, a majority of students are able to achieve their targeted goals within the projected timeframe or earlier provided the following commitments are consistently met:
1. Consistency in scheduled training sessions.
2. Regular online practice strictly as instructed by the coach.
3. Active participation in over-the-board tournaments, regardless of results
Ready to Start Your Chess Journey?
Join hundreds of students who have discovered the joy and benefits of chess through our academy.