Tobias Chess Academy
Tobias Salkeld · National Candidate Master

Programs

Get Matched to the Right Cohort

Each cohort runs for 8 weeks with one interactive lesson per week, followed by optional guided training games where students apply what they've learned.

How Training Works

  • Students are placed into a small group based on skill level
  • Each session includes a 1-hour interactive lesson
  • Students actively solve positions and explain ideas
  • Optional training games follow, using themed positions
  • Each 8-week cycle builds on the previous one
01

Foundations Cohort

Newer players building strong fundamentals and consistency - Typical level: Beginner to ~800

Schedule Weekly 1-Hour Lesson + Optional Training Games
Duration 8 weeks
Investment $240 total ($30 per instructional hour)

First Lesson

Rules and piece values review, then opening principles: development, center control, and avoiding early mistakes.

Core Topics

  • Opening principles
  • Tactical patterns and calculation basics
  • Basic theoretical and practical endgames
  • Middlegame strategy and positional play
  • Fundamental attacking ideas
  • Practical decision-making
Book Your Free Assessment
02

Development Cohort

Improving players ready to think deeper and play more structured chess - Typical level: ~800–1300

Schedule Weekly 1-Hour Lesson + Optional Training Games
Duration 8 weeks
Investment $240 total ($30 per instructional hour)

First Lesson

Review opening principles, then tactical patterns and structured calculation work to build a stronger thinking framework.

Core Topics

  • Tactical patterns and calculation techniques
  • Intermediate theoretical and practical endgames
  • Middlegame strategy and positional play
  • Attack and defense
  • Practical decision-making
Book Your Free Assessment
03

Advanced Cohort

Serious players focused on calculation, precision, and competitive performance - Typical level: 1300+

Schedule Weekly 1-Hour Lesson + Optional Training Games
Duration 8 weeks
Investment $240 total ($30 per instructional hour)

First Lesson

Structured calculation methods and tactical pattern recognition to improve precision in complex positions.

Core Topics

  • Advanced tactical patterns and calculation techniques
  • Advanced theoretical and practical endgames
  • Middlegame strategy and positional play
  • Attack and defense
  • Practical decision-making
Book Your Free Assessment