I am glad you are considering asking me to help you with your
training. Below are the options for you to consider for the Initial
Evaluation Session. A La Carte sessions can be customized to suit your needs
(from bi-weekly to semi-annually) and include re-assessment, game reviews, targeted
training, general questions and answers etc...
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In
Office - King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
– near world famous King of Prussia mall. Convenient to PA Turnpike,
76, 202. Near the site of several
major Chess Tournaments, including the 2007 World Open.
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On
site during the major tournaments in Philadelphia, New
Jersey, New York and Delaware.
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Phone
training - I'll call you, no extra phone charges (US,
Canada). Skype is available for
Non-US students and video sessions.
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Internet
Chess Club (ICC) - perfect solution for long-distance students.
Virtual class room.
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At
your location - individual or group sessions, simultaneous
exhibitions, etc... additional fees
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Improvement
Process - Success In Simple Steps (PDF) - Watch The Video: (click bottom
right corner of the video to get the full screen)
A la Carte:
What we can do:
questions and answers, game reviews, playing games (ICC) and
reviewing them, specialty training (I prepare positions and we
discuss them), etc... Phone (US) + ICC, or
Skype (Non-US) + ICC.
| Actual Session Time |
60 min |
90 min |
120 min
(*) |
6 hours |
| Fee |
$95 |
$140 |
$175 |
$510 |
| PayPal (accept credit cards,
you don't need to have an account, no extra fees) |
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Written review of games (e-mail or mail) - 1 game = 20 minutes, 3 games
minimum (annotations + summary). Subsequent face to face meeting to go
over on ICC and/or Skype is a possible add-on. Must be submitted in PGN or CBV.
Other submissions (e.g. hand-written or typed in e-mail or Word) at extra cost.
Notes: (*)
- 120 minutes can be split into two 1hr lessons taken within 30 days.
(**)
6 hours can be used in any combination of 1hr, 90 min, and 2hr sessions and must
be all taken within 6 months period. The payment for 6 hours should be made in
money order or check - address is below. If you insist on using PayPal -
CLICK HERE - there will
be a $15 charge to cover the PayPal fee. Please
contact me if you have questions. Typical sessions are scheduled on
weeknights and weekends. Eastern (NY) time.
Recommended
Options for the Initial Session:
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Basic |
Comprehensive |
Ultimate |
| Session Setting |
Phone / Tournament
site |
Phone / Office |
Phone / Office |
| Actual Session Time
(1) |
30 min |
60 min |
60 min |
90 min |
60 min |
90 min |
| Fee |
$55 |
$95 |
$135 |
$175 |
$195 |
$235 |
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| Recommended for |
| Parents / Guardians / Coaches |
Y |
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| Novices |
Y |
- |
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| Enjoys chess, mainly non-competitive |
Y |
Y |
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| Competitors (<1 events per month) |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| Frequent competitors (>1 events per month) |
Y |
Y |
Y |
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| Your
Objectives (Expectations): |
| Get general questions answered |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| Learn about
participation in tournaments |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| Questions related to training at home |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| General Book / Software recommendations |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| General Training Plan |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| Detailed Book / Software recommendations |
- |
Y |
Y |
| Comprehensive
Training Plan |
- |
Y |
Y |
| Specific recommendations based on student's chess skills / abilities (2) |
- |
Y |
Y |
| Specific recommendations based on student's chess skills / abilities
and practical skills (2), (3) |
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- |
Y |
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| Included
at no extra fee: |
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| 10% discount on
book / software purchases |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| Sample Training Exercises |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| How to study openings
(Memo © 2004, $5.95) (4) |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| Chess for Kids
(Memo © 2006, $9.95) (4) |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| "Chess Exam" results review |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| Questionnaire review |
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Y |
Y |
| Detailed "Chess Exam" results review |
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Y |
Y |
| Provided additional "Chess Exam"
statistical reports |
- |
Y |
Y |
| Student's Games
(3) returned with light annotations
(review) |
- |
- |
Y |
| Occasional e-mail support to address quick questions |
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Y |
Y |
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| Actual Session Time (1) |
30 min |
60 min |
60 min |
90 min |
60 min |
90 min |
| Fee |
$55 |
$95 |
$135 |
$175 |
$195 |
$235 |
| PayPal (accept credit cards,
you don't need to have an account, no extra fees) |
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| Check or Money Order: |
Igor Khmelnitsky
PO Box 60088
King of
Prussia, PA 19406 |
Please provide phone# and convenient times to schedule session.
(1) Comprehensive and Ultimate
sessions require additional preparation time (already reflected in the
fee) to review Chess Exam results and
Games.
(2) Student should read my book Chess Exam
and Training Guide and submit results.
(3) Student should submit 3 recent games electronically in *.PGN format. If you
don't own ChessBase or Fritz software, download fee ChessBase demo from www.ChessBase.com.
Alternatively, hand-written games can be submitted via mail or fax. Extra fee of
$65 to store them in chess database format.
(4) All materials are copyrighted and shouldn't be forwarded and distributed in any way.
Questions or comments, please
Contact me or e-mail address found in my books.