Actually, they are complementary. My chess lessons are intensive and they allow you to speed up your chess level according to your current #1 need. For me, a chess player is very much like a decathlete: each level is a different sports discipline in which you need to work on certain abilities, in a specific way. One by one. The Academy represents the global training that prepares you to compete in the 10 disciplines of a decathlon, without getting hurt, nor having weaknesses that prevent you from getting on to the podium of the big competitions. Plus, it is your personal chess coach who helps you overcome your limits and motivates you day after day.