“As a 70-year-old beginner, I very much appreciate Eric and Karan’s style of teaching and training approach.  Before taking their class, the last time I had touched a chess piece was in high school where I learned to move the pieces but knew nothing about strategy or tactics.  The tactic trainer apps I had been using to improve my game frustrated me because they never explained WHY a certain move is the best choice.  The tremendous value of Eric and Karan’s Tactics Crash Course is that they DO explain the “whys”. They have a wonderful ability to clearly describe the methodical thinking process best used to solve tactical challenges. And they do it with patience, professionalism, and a bit of humor that makes each class fun as well as a highly instructive experience.  The class material is very well organized with each tactical theme building on the next.  In a short time, I have learned a lot about the “hows” – and even more importantly the “whys” – of creating winning tactical plans to achieve superior strategic positions.  Since starting their lessons, my chess knowledge has deepened, my game has improved, and most importantly to me, my enjoyment of the game has increased exponentially.”

“Five years ago I had lessons with NM Karan in NYC. but we moved to LA and I gave up playing. I was thrilled to hear from him about ChessED Academy that he and Eric had set up. It now meant that no matter where we were I could have lessons online. Initially, I felt I was a beginner, but Karan and Eric are excellent at explaining the game and the tactics and I found I was able to quickly get back to where I was. The lads are both extremely experienced players and teachers. They are super patient and clear in their explanations. Their lessons are both informative and fun. I was lucky to be in their first online tactics class and most if not all of the students continued to the excellent second class of openings and endgames. I have learned so much. I now need to find the time to play more!”