About the course
A step-by-step chess training program designed to take you from complete beginner to confident player. Learn the rules and pieces, then tactics, openings and endgames, and put it all to the test in a mock tournament.
What you will learn
- Understand the rules, pieces and how to play
- Learn tactics, strategies and opening principles
- Develop calculation, pattern recognition and game sense
- Improve through practice, analysis and tournaments
Benefits
- Improves concentration and memory
- Builds logical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Enhances strategic planning and decision making
- Boosts confidence and patience
- Opens doors to academic and competitive opportunities
Six levels
Level 1Introduction to chess
- What is chess and its history
- Pieces, board orientation and setup
- Movement, values and control
- Chess language, attack versus capture
Outcome Understand the basics and play with confidence.
Project Play basic games and write moves.
Level 2Rules, goals and game endings
- Check, checkmate and stalemate
- Ways to end the game, and draws
- Game rules and sportsmanship
- Basic gameplay and winning techniques
Outcome Apply the rules and win games correctly.
Project Play full games and solve mate-in-1 puzzles.
Level 3Tactics and pattern recognition
- Forks, pins, skewers and discovered attacks
- Simple combinations
- Opening principles
- Basic endgames: queen and rook versus king
Outcome Spot tactics and build strong positions.
Project Solve tactic puzzles and apply openings and endgames.
Level 4Game play and tournament preparation
- Planning and strategy basics
- Common mistakes and time management
- Game analysis and learning from mistakes
- Etiquette and tournament rules
Outcome Play smart and handle tournaments well.
Project Analyse games and keep score sheets.
Level 5Revision and mock tournament
- Revision of all topics
- Mock tournament, day 1
- Mock tournament, day 2, and closing
Outcome Compete in tournaments with confidence.
Project Take part in a mock tournament and improve performance.
Level 6Practice and mastery
- Practice sessions after every 3–4 classes
- Puzzle solving and position practice
- Open practice and Q&A
Outcome Sharpen skills and become match-ready.
Project Choose positions, puzzles or games to explore.
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