PRIVATE LESSONS

Private Lessons are for players of all ages and skill levels whose schedules prevent them from participating in group instructions and/or for those who prefer to work one-on-one with a coach and want the coach's undivided attention. Lessons on-line or via telephone are also available.

Private Lessons

$30-100+ per hour
Fee is based on the instructor's & student's mastery level, frequency, and length of instruction. Contact us for details.

Discount

ONE Free Lesson: Pay in advance for 11 lessons, 12th lesson is free. Lessons have to be scheduled in advance for 12 consecutive weeks.

Honors Program / Scholarship

 An Honor Program is a selective year-long chess program that offers an opportunity to receive personal coaching.
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Honor Program for high-achieving students
up to 3 students will be accepted
An Honor Program is a selective year-long chess program that offers an opportunity to receive personal coaching from Aleksandr Kitsis. Accepted student(s) will be offered 50 hours of private and/or semi-private coaching throughout the school year.
Requirements:
 
  		• A current Vivacity School of Chess Student, in a good standing
  		• Completed Level 1 or higher program
  		• Consistent and on-time with all homework assignments during the last school year
  		• Demonstrated above average chess progress during the last school year
  		• Willing and eager to spend additional time on chess weekly (above and beyond regular homework)
  		• Actively participated in chess tournaments in the past and will actively play in major chess tournaments while on the program

    SCHOLARSHIP: A scholarship equal to the student's tuition for the current school year (up to $1,500). To receive the scholarship, a total amount for all private time (50 hr. x $100/hr. and minus a scholarship), have to be paid in advance.