LOWER BUCKS
CHESS ACADEMY
Wednesday Classes
Weekly USCF-rated tournament games with post match analysis with NM Bela Kis.
8-week session
Apr 29th - June 17th
Watch a sample video from our Beginner Class
Watch a real USCF rated game from our Advanced Class
Address: 64 S Main St, Yardley, PA 19067
Wednesday Advanced Class Master training USCF rated game+lesson:
• IM Christian Pedersen (2520)
• NM Bela Kis (2200)
• Marvin Shumowitz (1900)
• Ibrahim Shakarim (1800)
• Brian Khelmer (1800)
• David Melnikov (1760)
• Ryan Vorgity (1700)
• Evan Meyers (1700)
• Viaan Chaudhary (1650)
• Aidan Elhyani (1600)
• Nathaniel Stone (1500)
• Douglas Marshall (1450)
• Harrison Lee (1300)
• Evan Kharitonov (1100)
• Afsarzeb Sultonzoda (1100)
WEDNESDAY CHESS TRAINING AT LBCA
Beginner (6–7 PM) | Advanced (7–8 PM)
Train with a 2520 International Master. Play Weekly Rated Games. Improve Faster.
At Lower Bucks Chess Academy, Wednesday is not just a class—
it’s a high-performance training environment for serious players.
Students don’t just learn chess…they compete in real games, receive master-level feedback, and build tournament skills every single week.
Why Our Wednesday Program Is Different
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Weekly USCF Rated Games (Advanced Class)
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Play and Post-Game Analysis with NM Bela Kis (2200)
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Play vs International Master Christian Pedersen (2520)
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Track progress through official USCF ratings
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Games recorded & featured on our YouTube channel
This is how strong tournament players are built.
Every Wednesday, students have the opportunity to play and learn from International Master Christian Pedersen (2520).
Our students get exposure to elite-level chess thinking and competition.
International Master Christian Pedersen (2520):
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Plays games against LBCA students
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Participates in Wednesday training sessions
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Brings real-world, high-level tournament experience
Alongside NM Bela Kis (2200):
• Plays games against LBCA students
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Students receive deep post-game analysis
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Learn how masters think, calculate, and improve
This combination is extremely rare at the local level.
Beginner Class (6:00 – 7:00 PM)
Build Confidence. Learn the Right Way.
Perfect for students starting out or developing fundamentals.
Students will:
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Learn rules, piece movement, and checkmate patterns
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Develop core tactics (forks, pins, attacks)
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Practice through guided games and exercises
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Build confidence in a structured and supportive environment
Goal: Prepare students for tournament play and advancement into the Advanced Class
Advanced Class (7:00 – 8:00 PM)
Compete. Analyze. Improve. Every Week.
This is where students become serious players.
Each Wednesday includes:
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Short lesson (strategy, openings, endgames)
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USCF-rated tournament game
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Post-game analysis with NM Bela Kis
Students will:
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Play real rated games every week
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Learn how to calculate and plan under pressure
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Analyze their own games like tournament players
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Improve faster through direct feedback
This is the fastest path to real improvement.
Watch Real Student Games
See the focus, intensity, and level of play inside our academy.
Watch real USCF-rated games played by LBCA students
See post-game analysis with NM Bela Kis
Who This Is For
Beginner Class:
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New or developing players
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No tournament experience required
Advanced Class:
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Students ready for competitive play
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Familiar with basic tactics and notation
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Motivated to improve and compete
Why Parents Choose Lower Bucks Chess Academy
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Proven system for real improvement
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Structured, disciplined, and supportive training environment
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Weekly competitive experience—not just lessons
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Access to titled players (IM + NM)
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One of the only programs offering weekly rated games + analysis
Limited Spots – Serious Players Only
To maintain a high level of instruction and competition, class sizes are limited.
Reserve your spot for Wednesday today
All classes are taught by National Life Master, former PA State Quick Champion, Bela Kis.
Lower Bucks Chess League results can be viewed here.