In the spirit of fostering a community for NYC's top scholastic players, we're excited to be offering in-person training sessions every Wednesday hosted by Grandmaster-elect Josiah Stearman, and these sessions will be open to all players from all schools rated 1,000+ USCF (peak rating).

Starting Wednesday’s on January 15th from 6:15pm to 7:45pm, Coach Josiah’s sessions will offer a focused approach to Endgame Play. Oftentimes a neglected part of the game, endgames tend to pose challenges to even the most talented players. The goal of these classes will be to integrate the theoretical concepts found in books along with the practical skills necessary for endgame precision.

Each class will last 90 minutes, with one part consisting of lecture and the other part consisting of thematic training exercises grouped according to rating level. This will enable each student to directly practice certain topics within endgame play that they will be learning.

• As an addition to our TNT and Elite chess programs, Coaches Alex Lenderman and Josiah Stearman will be working in tandem to foster the best possible environment of growth for our top kids.

• Optional drop off, parents are welcome to stay in 2nd floor lounge

• Pizza dinner served

• Limited to 24 players

We are eager to prepare NYC's finest for the upcoming Spring Championship series (States, Girls Nationals, SuperNationals) !

Meet Josiah

Josiah Stearman is a 20-year old Grandmaster-Elect with a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Mathematics from the prestigious UC Berkeley and a Master’s degree in Education from the University of Missouri- Columbia. Who loves watching and playing sports, but loves chess even more!

Playing experience: He started playing chess when he was 5 years old and found his way into the top 3 for his age in the US when he was 7. He has won multiple California Grade level championships as well as the 2nd grade National Championships. He has been an All-American designee for many years which is awarded to the top junior US players. He made NM at 10, FM at 12, and while studying at UC Berkeley, he made IM at 17.

In 2023, he earned all 3 GM norms, qualified for the World Cup in Baku, and secured the wildcard for US Junior Closed Championships!

Price: $69 (single class), $849 (full semester: 19 dates)

Wednesday Dates:

• January 15th, 22nd

• February 5th, 12th, 26th

• March 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th

• April 2nd, 9th, 23rd, 30th

• May 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th

• June 4th, 11th

Optional Drop-off: 6:15 pm

Dismissal/Pick-up: 7:45 pm

Rating Requirements:

• 1000+ USCF Required (Peak Rating)

Locations:

• ICN Elite Training Chess Club, 308 West 46th St, New York NY 10011