Coaching

GM Shulman has taught chess to children and adults since 1992 through private coaching, chess camps, and at formal chess schools such as the International Karpov School of Chess, and the Great Knights school in NY state.

The Yury Shulman International Chess School specializes in group and personal chess instruction for people of all ages in the greater Chicago area and beyond. The School also partners with other organizations to promote chess activities and events for chess enthusiasts. GM Shulman travels extensively to coach at chess camps, clubs and schools as championship schedules permit. His personable teaching style and engaging personality makes him very popular with adults and children alike.

For more information, call (312) 375-7475 or email yushulman@yahoo.com.

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INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP INSTRUCTION

 

Personal instruction is provided at the School's office located at 127 East Main Street, Barrington, IL 60010.

  One-on-one instruction - $75/hour

  Discount rate for 4 prepaid lessons - $70/hour

  Saturday group lessons - $15/hour

 

One-on-one coaching

 

CHESS CLUB ACTIVITIES

District 220 Chess Clubs (Download Fall 2007 registration form)

Chess clubs in the Barrington 220 school district and in the greater Chicago area:

Barbara B. Rose Elementary

Thu, 8:00-9:00 am

BMS @ Prairie

Thu, 2:40-3:40 pm

BMS @ Station

Wed, 7:00-8:00 am

Cary

Mon, 7:00-8:30 pm

Countryside Elementary

Tue, 3:50-4:50 pm

Elgin Academy

Wed, 2:45-3:45 pm

Grove Elementary             

Fri, 3:45-4:45 pm

Arnett C. Lines Elementary

Wed, 8:00-9:00 am

North Barrington Elementary

Mon, 3:45-4:45 pm

Quest Academy

              Thu 3:30-4:30 pm

Roslyn Elementary

Fri, 8:00-9:00 am

 

Dr. Kiran Frey is the volunteer parent coordinator of the District 220 chess program. Kiran can be reached at 847-382-5410 or by emailing kiran47@hotmail.com. Kiran is always looking for parent and student volunteers to help at chess clubs and tournaments and with philanthropic activities! Together we can be a force for the better!

 

Blindfold game

 

Download chess lesson handouts (password-protected PDFs >> Ask for password at club meeting.)

Lesson 1 | Lesson 2 | Lesson 3 | Lesson 4 | Lesson 5 | Lesson 6 | Lesson 7 | Lesson 8 | Lesson 9 | Lesson 10

  Registering for USCF Membership

USCF membership has many benefits, among them the ability to track your progress, being able to play in rated sections in tournaments, and receiving the monthly Chess for Kids magazine. To register, follow this link.

  Chess Club Puzzles (Fall 2007 session)

Instructions: There are two sets, group 1 for beginners and group 2 for more advanced students. If you are in group 1, try to solve the easier set.

In all of the positions, it is white to move. Some are straight-forward checkmate puzzles, and others are to win material.

Write down your answers in notation, or print out positions and write down your answers. Drawing answer arrows is sufficient for group 1, but not for group 2 as solutions are 2-3 moves long.

Bring your answers to the club session. Also some instructions are inside of the Homework.  Good luck!

Group 1. Squires

  Set #1
  Set #2
  Set #3


Group 2. Knights
  Set #1
  Set #2


  Chess Club Puzzles (Winter 2007 session)


  Set #1 Group 1
  Set #1 Group 2
 

  Chess Club Puzzles (Fall 2006 semester)

Starting this session, puzzles are being posted here instead of being handed out in class. (Points are posted below!!)

  Set #1 Group 1 (Sep 18th-22nd)

  Set #1 Group 2 (Sep 18th-22nd)

  Set #2 Group 1 (Sep 25th-29th)

  Set #2 Group 2 (Sep 25th-29th) (corrected version)

  Set #3 Group 1 (Oct 2nd-6th)

  Set #3 Group 2 (Oct 2nd-6th)

  Set #4 Group 1 (Oct 9th-13th)

  Set #4 Group 2 (Oct 9th-13th)

  Set #5 Group 1 (Oct 16th-20th)

  Set #5 Group 2 (Oct 16th-20th)

  Set #6 Group 1 (Oct 23rd-27th)

  Set #6 Group 2 (Oct 23rd-27th)

  Set #7 Group 1 (Oct 30th-Nov 3rd)

  Set #7 Group 2 (Oct 30th-Nov 3rd)