This beginner chess course introduces students to the timeless game of strategy and logic. Through interactive lessons, puzzles, and guided practice, children learn the rules, moves, tactics, and etiquette of chess. The course builds critical thinking and decision-making skills while nurturing a love for the game. By the end of the course, each learner will confidently play full games, recognize basic tactics, and be ready for friendly matches or school-level tournaments.

Key Benefits:

• Learn all chess rules and piece movements step-by-step
• Develop memory, planning, and decision-making
• Build confidence through live games and feedback
• Improve focus and sportsmanship
• Strong foundation for tournament-level play

What You’ll Learn:

Understanding the Chessboard

• Files, ranks, and diagonals

• Initial board setup and piece placement

• Color rules and board orientation

Piece Movement and Capturing

• Legal moves of pawn, rook, knight, bishop, queen, and king

• How to capture and protect pieces

• Touch-move and check/checkmate explained

Special Chess Rules

• Castling: how and when to use it

• Pawn promotion to queen, rook, bishop, or knight

• En passant: the sneaky pawn rule

• Draws, stalemates, and threefold repetition

Openings & Game Phases

• Opening principles: control the center, develop quickly, king safety

• The middlegame: simple tactics like forks, pins, skewers

• Endgame basics: king and queen vs. king

Playing with Notation & Clock

• Learning algebraic notation (e.g., e4, Nf3)

• Introduction to using a chess clock

• Practicing friendly games with time controls

Final Matches & Review

• Instructor feedback on games played

• Peer challenges and mini-tournaments

• Certificate of completion and strategy tips for next level