Intermediate Group Chess Course by GM Ulvi Bajarani – Regulations & Registration

1. Course Overview

• Coach: GM Ulvi Bajarani 

• Level: Intermediate – students already know all chess rules, including castling and en passant.

• Main focus: Basic tactical ideas that form the foundation for advanced play and more complex topics.

2. Who This Course Is For

This group is designed for:

• Unrated players, or those with the following approximate ratings: 
• USCF rating up to 1000 
• Chess.com rating up to 1000 
• Lichess.org rating up to 1200 

Experienced players and coaches are also welcome to join.

If you are unsure whether this group is suitable, please contact us for a short level evaluation before registering.

3. Format, Schedule & Group Size

• Format: Online via Google Meet and In-Person.

• Day & time: Every Thursday, 6:30–7:30 PM Central Time (Houston time)

• Lesson length: 60 minutes

• Course duration: 9 weeks, from April 9, 2026 to June 11, 2026

• Group size: Maximum 40 in-person students, no-limit for online ones.

• Tuition for the full course (9 lessons): $360, for Poison Pawn members $270 – contact Edgar for the discount code.

• Registration deadline: April 9, 2026, 4:30 PM Central Time (Houston time)

4. Attendance and Absences

• Please arrive on time. The Google Meet link will be sent 15 minutes before the start of the class. Log in at least 5 minutes before the start.
• If you must miss a class, inform us at least 2 hours in advance by email at info@azerichessacademy.com when possible. In this case, we will offer material and homework to cover the missed lesson.
• We do not offer make-up classes or refunds/credits for individual missed lessons; instead, we provide materials and homework to review the missed content.
• If the coach cancels a lesson, it will be:
• Rescheduled, or
• Credited/refunded if rescheduling is impossible.

5. Behavior & Classroom Etiquette

We want a focused, respectful training atmosphere.

Students are expected to:

• Listen to the coach and follow instructions.
• Respect other students.
• Keep quiet during explanations and analysis.
• Keep your microphone muted unless speaking.
• Keep the camera on (if possible) and have your real name visible.
• Avoid background noise, games, or distractions on screen.
• For in-person participants, bringing own sets.

The coach or Academy reserves the right to:

• Give a warning for inappropriate behavior.
• Ask a student to leave the lesson temporarily or remove them from the call if behavior does not improve.
• In serious or repeated cases, remove a student from the group. In such cases, unused lessons may be partially refunded at our discretion.

6. Homework, Practice & Tournaments

To get the best results from this curriculum, we recommend:

• Completing all homework puzzles and exercises each week.
• Playing games (online or over-the-board) and trying to implement skills acquired in the lesson.

Homework materials for each week will be provided in one or several of the following formats:

• PDF files
• PGN files
• Links to online puzzle sets and games

7. Parents’ Role (for juniors)

• Parents are welcome to:

• Communicate with the coach about behavior/attention issues or home practice expectations via email at info@azerichessacademy.com
• Remain off-camera to avoid distractions.
• During the lesson, coaching is done only by the instructor – please avoid giving chess advice to your child in the classroom or chat.

8. Photos, Videos & Privacy

• We may occasionally take photos or short videos of the lesson for Academy promotion (website, social media, flyers).
• By registering, the student consents to being photographed and recorded for promotional purposes.
• If you do not want your or your child’s image used in promotional materials, please inform us in writing (by email) before the course starts.

9. Refund & Cancellation Policy

• A 50% refund is available if cancellation is requested at least 24 hours before the first lesson. No refund is available after this time.
• If the Academy has to cancel the course completely, all unused lessons will be refunded.
• Tuition is for the full course; we do not prorate for late start.
• A seat is reserved only after payment is received.

10. Contact

For questions, contact us at info@azerichessacademy.com or call GM Ulvi Bajarani (956) 530-5386.

Contact Edgar thehoustonchessstudio@gmail.com or call (281) 844 4139 for the THCS Membership Discount Code