Greetings!!

As the founders of ICA, we would like to share our knowledge and interest in the game of chess with the students of your school, and we would like to introduce you to the ICA Chess Instruction Program.

The ICA was founded with the aim of providing chess instruction and chess seminars at all levels to a variety of audiences. The Academy founders, Diana Tulman and Irina Levitina have many years of experience in the chess arena, both as players and teachers. Irina is a Female Grand Master, Vice Champion of the former Soviet Union and the current Vice Champion of the United States. Diana Tulman is the Vice Champion of her native country of Moldova and a very experienced coach with a wealth of knowledge, having provided training for students for over twenty years.

Chess is a complex game of strategy. It incorporates elements of the arts, sciences and sports. The study of chess disciplines the mind and develops logical thinking, abstract reasoning skills and the ability to plan. The mission of our Chess Program is to teach chess to children of all school ages and abilities. As part of our teaching philosophy, we seek to maintain the highest standards of professionalism. All of our teachers, without exception, are thoroughly prepared for the task. They are looking forward to enriching your students by teaching them this exciting game and sharing their love of the game with them.

In addition to conducting chess classes, we can also organize chess tournaments under the direction of a United States Chess Federation (USCF) certified Tournament Director (TD) right on the school premises. In addition, we can create or assist in creating a School Chess Club, which can then participate in the tournaments in New Jersey

and around the country, competing with other school teams. Our programs can be modified or re-designed based on the specific needs of your school and its student body.

If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact us by email or via telephone at one of our locations.

We are looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Very Truly Yours,

                  Diana Tulman                                                                              Irina Levitina