Author: Dennis Mays
STRUCTURED 16-WEEK CHESS TRAINING PROGRAM BY WFM JOVANA MILOSEVIC.
WFM Milosevic is offering a discounted beta program to gather feedback on her chess training program. The program is designed for beginners who rarely blunder pieces outright but often miss forks, pins, skewers, and similar tactical threats.
The discounted beta program will be $15 per week ($240 total for 16 weeks), with the following structure:
- Pre-recorded 1-hour lesson
Each week, beginners will receive a structured, one-hour video lesson covering a key concept. They can watch at their own pace and pause or rewatch any section. - Training materials and exercises
They’ll also get a set of exercises each week designed to strengthen your overall chess skills. These cover important tactical and checkmating patterns, as well as opening, middlegame, and endgame fundamentals. - Email support
Throughout the week, they can ask any questions that arise while watching lessons or working through the exercises. I’ll respond personally, clarifying concepts and providing guidance. These questions also help me understand common beginner challenges, so I can continuously improve the program. - Optional group call at the end of the week
At the end of the week, there’s an optional live group session where we’ll review tricky concepts, answer questions, and provide additional examples to reinforce learning.
You can learn more about the program and WFM Jovana here: https://chesscoachjovana.com/16-week-training-program. Her email address is jovana51796@gmail.com
ROCHESTER CHESS: JANUARY 26-FEBRUARY 1.
Monday, January 26: Zen Fusion Game On! 4th Monday of every month come test your skills at chess. Happy hour during game and win great prizes. Starts at 6 pm sharp. https://zenfusionmn.com/. Kids eat free on Mondays with a paid adult.
Tuesday, January 27: Casual chess and kids chess at the club. Doors open at 6 pm. Game analysis; bring an interesting game to share with others.
Wednesday, January 28: RASCL (scholastic) meet number 4 hosted by Rochester Math and Science Academy. Games begin at 3:45 pm. Spectators are welcome!
Thursday, January 29: Free casual chess at Apache Mall food court, 1 – 3 PM.
Reminder: register for the slow chess quads starting on Tuesday, February 3; directed by Matt Markland: https://rochesterchess.com/?p=6058
ROCHESTER CHESS: JANUARY 19-25
Tuesday, January 20: Casual chess and kids chess at the club. Doors open at 6 PM. Game analysis: bring the scoresheet of an interesting game you played to share with others.
Thursday, January 22: Free senior chess at Apache Mall food court, 1 – 3 PM. Bring your own chess set if you have one.