Empower Yourself to Win the Game of Chess
For Beginners
Your Journey Begins Now...
Empower Yourself to Win the Game of Chess
For Beginners
Your Journey Begins Now...
"By becoming proficient in chess you'll become empowered to navigate challenges and adversity with resilience, resourcefulness and experience amazing personal growth."
-Ivona Jezierska
Can Learning A Game Really Lead To Greater Success, Self Confidence, More Opportunities and
Also Be Fun and Enjoyable?
If you’ve seen the Netflix series The Queen’s Gambit and watched Beth Harmon, the heroine, play Chess, you may wonder “how does she do it?”
She has remarkable grace, courage, confidence and mastery… it’s captivating. She’s incredibly skilled… savvy… strong… and strategic… And she can stare down even the worst of her opponents.
She’s empowered.
The truth is, the Beth Harmons of the world aren’t born that way…
They are made…
… through training, discipline, practice… and expert coaching.
I know firsthand, as I lived her life.
As a Twice-Olympian Chess Player, I’ve traveled around the globe, competing in big tournaments, tackling opponents and walking out victorious.
The stakes were high and the rewards were big — national championships, national recognition… and even the Olympics.
In time, I forged my way to success in a world where women weren’t welcome.
I’ve found that chess is both an inner and outer game.
Winning starts in the mind, and then it’s played out on the chess board.
Through the years, I’ve developed the skill set, strategic thinking, mindset and confidence that’s helped me do this…
And I’m here to show you how.
Welcome to the…
For Beginners
Empower Yourself to Win the Game of Chess
Your Journey Begins Now...
Chess is far more than just a game…
It’s a pathway to developing the skill set and mindset you need for success in every area of your life.
The skill set and mindset you’ll develop to win the game of chess will help you thrive in personal leadership, business, relationships and everyday life!
By the end of this program, you’ll not only be proficient in chess… you’ll have amazing personal growth……
And you’ll feel empowered.
You’ll learn how to navigate challenges and adversity with resilience and resourcefulness.
In fact, online chess has become a pandemic coping mechanism, like it was centuries ago offline (Sporting News).
- Inquiries for “chess sets” are up 250% on eBay
- The novel The Queen's Gambit is now a New York Times bestseller 37 years after its release.
- The number of new players on chess.com has increased to more than 700,000 members over the past three weeks and 9.1 million games played per day.
Chess allows you to focus your mind on creative thinking and problem solving, rather than your feelings of anxiety, depression and frustration, which are so common during the pandemic.
You join a community where you get to play a fun, engaging game, while learning a new skill to cope with stress that you can use not just now, but for years to come.
And you’ll learn this and a safe environment of women, with interactive, experiential learning.
You’ll discover how to…
- Master the art of strategic thinking to win in chess and life
- Develop self-confidence and trust in your intellectual abilities
- Meet your opposition with grace and confidence
- Master self control and poise when facing adversity
- Make big decisions by weighing the risks and rewards
- Respond proactively, rather than react when under pressure
- Chess develops your creative thinking
- Balance your intuition and logic to make smart moves
- Set goals and create a plan of action for success
- Develop resilience and resourcefulness in the face of challenges
- Expand your social skills to connect with different personality types and cultures
- Develop focus, patience, and discipline
- Handle competitive pressure under time limits
- Understand your power of choice in impacting your outcomes
"Chess is the ultimate tool for strategic thinking, character building and personal development. It inspires the search of the best move, the best plan and the most beautiful way forward out of the endless possibilities. It encourages the everlasting aim towards progress, always steering to ignite the flame of victory." -Ivona Jezierska
I know firsthand, as chess has shaped the course of my life.
It’s given me the skills and mindset to take huge risks… venture far outside my comfort zone…
And face adversity with grace and confidence.
The skills I’ve learned in chess have opened the doors to big opportunities in my career and for personal growth.`
I started playing chess at age eleven in my small native town, Cieszyn, in southern Poland.
My family life was not a happy one, and chess became a coping mechanism that helped me escape emotional pain.
Chess gave me something positive to focus on, where I could direct my energies to think strategically and creatively.
Chess also helped me survive… I learned to read the room like I did a chess board.
I learned how to know when it was safe to move and when to stay put.
By the age of fourteen, when I was given the opportunity to leave my family and find a better path, I took it.
I was invited to go to Warsaw, the capital, as a professional competitor, representing a prestigious Polish chess club “Polonia Warszawa.”
Then, in 1980, in my 20s, I came to the United States and lived in New York City. I was a fish out of water who knew very little English and had few friends or contacts.
All this changed when I started hanging out at Bar Point, a famous chess club in New York City.
It was full of people from Russia and Poland, who spoke my language and like me, loved the game of Chess.
I found my home away from home. I spent many late nights playing some of the best and brightest international chess players in the world and I further refined my skills.
In time, I qualified to be part of the U.S. Women’s Olympic Team.
I had the honor to represent the U.S. in the Dubai and Thessaloniki, Greece Olympic Games, and in numerous other international tournaments. I was a top contender in several U.S. Women’s Chess Championships.
I became a twice-Olympian Chess Player, I’ve traveled around the globe, competing in big tournaments, tackling opponents and walking out victorious.
It wasn’t easy to forge my way to success…
You see, it was a man’s world, and women weren’t welcome.
But with each challenge comes an opportunity…
And now it’s my goal to give other women the skill set, strategic thinking, mindset and confidence that’s helped me be successful both in chess and in life…
Who This Program Is Right For
This class is right for women who are new to chess and want to learn the basics, and teenage daughters are welcome too (recommended age 15 on up).
It’s for women who want to expand beyond their comfort zone and learn a game that is fun and exciting, while increasing their confidence, self-worth, resilience and grace under pressure.
It’s for women who want to learn to play in a safe community with a game that engages both your heart and your mind.
And since chess has been historically a man’s world, I want to carve out a space of interactive, experiential learning where women can learn the game of chess with other women — without interference, competition or pressure from men.
My hope is that you’ll develop a winning skill set and mindset, and then take it out to the world around you for chess and beyond!
When you join the program, you join a community of like-minded women who want to challenge themselves, sharpen their intellect, strengthen their resilience, increase their confidence and grow personally.
Who This Program Is Right For
This class is right for women who are new to chess and want to learn the basics, and teenage daughters are welcome too (recommended age 15 on up).
It’s for women who want to expand beyond their comfort zone and learn a game that is fun and exciting, while increasing their confidence, self-worth, resilience and grace under pressure.
It’s for women who want to learn to play in a safe community with a game that engages both your heart and your mind.
And since chess has been historically a man’s world, I want to carve out a space of interactive, experiential learning where women can learn the game of chess with other women — without interference, competition or pressure from men.
My hope is that you’ll develop a winning skill set and mindset, and then take it out to the world around you for chess and beyond!
When you join the program, you join a community of like-minded women who want to challenge themselves, sharpen their intellect, strengthen their resilience, increase their confidence and grow personally.
Here’s How The Program Works
Step by step, I’ll teach you the skill set, mindset, and confidence you need to win the game of chess.
We’ll look at scenes from The Queen’s Gambit, and I’ll reverse engineer some of the chess moves the heroine makes in her practice sessions and tournaments.
We’ll meet virtually on Zoom over 6 weeks, with a break for the holidays.
Each class is 90 minutes, plus we’ll have extra time at the end for Q&A, discussion and open sharing for those who can stay on (this last 30 minutes is optional).
Here’s How The Program Works
Step by step, I’ll teach you the skill set, mindset, and confidence you need to win the game of chess.
We’ll look at scenes from The Queen’s Gambit, and I’ll reverse engineer some of the chess moves the heroine makes in her practice sessions and tournaments.
We’ll meet virtually on Zoom over 6 weeks, with a break for the holidays.
Each class is 90 minutes, plus we’ll have extra time at the end for Q&A, discussion and open sharing for those who can stay on (this last 30 minutes is optional).
Class Structure
The Winning Chess Mindset
We’ll open each class with a lesson on the Winning Chess Mindset that positions you for success both in chess and in day-to-day life.
Each week you’ll put the weekly mindset lesson into practice.
The Winning Chess Skill Set
In each class, I’ll offer step-by-step instruction and coaching to help you master the Winning Chess Skill Set with confidence.
After the instruction, we’ll have practice time — both solo practice and practice with partners virtually.
We’ll end each class with Q&A, discussion and open sharing.
Program Schedule
Our first class kicks off December 16 at 5:30 pm PST (8:30 pm EST). We’ll meet on Zoom.
Each class is 90 minutes, with an 30 minutes extra at the end for those who want to stay on for Q&A & discussion.
We’ll meet for 6 consecutive weeks, with a break for the holidays.
Each class is recorded so if you have to miss it, you can watch the replay and get caught up. You can also go back over the recordings any time. They are yours to keep!
Our class schedule is:
- December 16 – 5:30 pm PST (8:30 pm EST)
- December 23 – 5:30 pm PST (8:30 pm EST)
Holiday break from December 24, 2020 – January 1, 2021
- January 6 – 5:30 pm PST (8:30 pm EST)
- January 13 – 5:30 pm PST (8:30 pm EST)
- January 20- 5:30 pm PST (8:30 pm EST)
- January 27 – 5:30 pm PST (8:30 pm EST)
Investment
When I teach chess programs to my students, I charge $497 for 10 sessions and I charge far more than that for my private coaching… But because I’m launching this brand new program exclusive to women, I’m offering this to you at an early adopter price of $97!
$297 $97 pay in full
(Early adopter pricing is $97, regular price is $297)
Or just 3 monthly payments of $34
Limited spots available. These will go quickly!
*If you refer a friend and they enroll, you’ll get $50 off your investment for the course. Let us know who you refer, and we’ll happily gift you $50 back.
This class is for women only. Teenage daughters are also welcome (recommended age 15 and up).
Referrals are welcome for men, couples or children for my private sessions and group classes. If they enroll, we’ll also give you $50.
Got questions? Contact Ivona at ijchess64@gmail.com or TEXT her at 310-740-0063.
Choose the option that’s best for you
(This is a program for beginners)
$297 $97
Pay In Full
(Early adopter pricing, regular price is $297)
Or Just 3 Monthly
Payments of $34
(Early adopter pricing, regular price is $297)
Limited spots available. These will go quickly!
About Ivona
Hi, I’m Ivona Jezierska.
I’m a Women’s FIDE Master, teacher, two-time Olympic chess player and an active player for more than 30 years.
I started playing chess at age eleven in my small native town, Cieszyn, in southern Poland. By the age of fourteen, I was a professional competitor and was brought to Warsaw, the capital, to represent a prestigious Polish chess club, “Polonia Warszawa.”
In 1980, in my 20s, I took the big leap and immigrated to the United States. Here I became a member of the U.S. Women’s Olympic Team.
I played in Greece and in Dubai in 1984 and 1986, respectively, and I was a top contender in several U.S. Women’s Chess Championships.
In the late 1990’s, I developed “Chess4SuccessLA,” a comprehensive chess-learning program that improves intellectual skills and self-esteem.
I’ve since been teaching chess to women and couples and in elementary schools in the Los Angeles area, both in person and online.
My warmth and natural rapport with my students makes learning and playing chess an experience that while challenging, is great fun. The classes stimulates the mind, as you learn strategic thinking, problem solving techniques and tactics that are as important in life as they are on the chessboard.
What others are saying...
“Ivona’s passion about chess is infectious, and her style of teaching makes it simple for anyone to learn chess. I never had an interest nor thought I would ever learn chess, but I found myself growing more and more interested the more time I spent with Ivona. We later had her come to our home for private lessons with our entire family. She is very patient and an excellent teacher, and I would highly recommend her for anyone wanting to learn how to play!”
Eydie Grossman
Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations
The UCLA Anderson School
“I can’t say enough about Ivona. Not only is she a wonderful chess teacher, she is a wonderful person. Taking chess from Ivona enriched my son’s school experiences. I always admired Ivona. It felt like she was a family member; warm, loving, but never holding back when there were tough lessons to be learned.
She easily gained respect and admiration from all of her students. Ivona also knew how to make things fun. In addition to being her student, my son attended many of her camps, both at the Jewish American University and at her home. Ivona also created a chess party at our house, inclusive of students and parents alike.
The students played a tournament against the parents, and the students legitimately won! Also Ivona created city-wide tournaments for all of her students from all of her schools to compete against one another on a whole other level. I am grateful for the many years she inspired my son.”
Robin Cottle
Graphic Designer and Jewelry Designer
“I’ve fallen in love with chess, thanks to Ivona and her enthusiastic expertise. Ivona has inspired our whole family, and we are grateful to have her as a teacher and friend.”
Eric S. Miillstein, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine
“Ivona is an exceptional chess teacher and also a very kind and patient leader. She started working with my son when he had zero chess experience. Thanks to Ivona, my son is a now a skilled and avid chess lover. Aside from chess lessons, he has also participated in her chess game days and competitions. I attribute much of his love of chess, to Ivona’s approach in teaching and true passion for the game.”
Krista
Venice
Owner, Legend of Lido
“Ivona has been not only an amazing chess instructor but also an incredibly positive influence on our son. He started with only a basic understanding of the pieces and how they move and now gets complex chess strategy to the point that he can play with adults and beat them regularly (me included). Ivona has fostered a sense of excitement and curiosity in chess through her teaching — traits which ultimately transcend chess. I could not recommend Ivona more wholeheartedly.”
Dan Handman
Partner, Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP
“Ivona is the kind of wonderful teacher everyone hopes for — deeply knowledgeable, infinitely patient, and a genius at knowing exactly how to balance all the parts of the program that make it such a positive learning experience.”
Nina Shimonovitz
Owner —Translation Bureau
“I have watched Ivona teach chess for years. It’s one thing to be a female chess champion, a huge feat, and another to have the passion to teach in a way that empowers. I’m thrilled Ivona is combining her skills and passion to create her lifelong dream— a program for girls and women.”
Judith Rivin
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
“Ivona is a master at chess and fosters an inclusive and positive environment within which to play the game. By both teaching broad strategies and moves for specific scenarios, Ivona sets you up to succeed at the game. I enjoyed all of my time learning from her and have definitely grown as a chess player in the process.”
Asher Radziner
Brown University student, Class of 2023
“I worked with Ivona for many years and watched her teach hundreds of children to play chess. She can explain chess ideas to students of all levels. Her patient encouragement works wonders! Take my advice and let her teach you this great game.
Jack Peters
International Master
former Los Angeles Times chess columnist
“Ivona has so much experience as a Master and internationally top ranking chess player. She creates an environment that isn’t too competitive, yet still encourages kids to do their best and try to win. Her tournaments are always fun and fair – and her lessons are personal and professional. I highly recommend her!”
Mimi Lind
Clinical Social Worker
Mom of a 11 year old son
“Ivona has guided my boys through the complexities and fun of playing chess. Attending private lessons and her dynamic camps, they have both developed a fondness for her and for the game. I have Ivona to thank for the development of strategic thinking in my children, a vital skill for them for the now and for the future.”
Honor Fraser
Gallerist
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