This beginner-level chess course is perfect for students who are new to the game or want to strengthen their basics. It introduces players to the rules of chess, movement of pieces, notation, and fundamental strategies. Through live demonstrations, puzzles, and gameplay, learners will develop critical thinking, concentration, and decision-making skills. This course builds a solid foundation and prepares students for intermediate-level play and tournaments.

Key Benefits:

• Learn all chess rules, notation, and piece movements
• Develop logical thinking and planning
• Gain confidence through game-based learning
• Practice with live games and puzzles
• Prepare for school-level tournaments

What You’ll Learn:

Chessboard & Piece Fundamentals

• Understanding the chessboard (files, ranks, diagonals)

• Names, values, and setup of all pieces

• Legal moves and capturing rules

Basic Rules & Special Moves

• Check and checkmate

• Castling (when and how to do it)

• Pawn promotion

• En passant explained

Opening Principles

• Importance of center control

• Development of minor pieces

• King safety and castling early

• Common beginner openings

Middle Game Tactics

• Piece coordination and exchanges

• Simple tactics: forks, pins, skewers

• Attacking and defending techniques

Endgame Basics

• Checkmate with king and queen

• Checkmate with king and rook

• King and pawn vs king endings

• Stalemate and draw rules

Practical Play & Notation

• Reading and writing chess notation

• Playing with chess clocks and tournament rules

• Mini-games and practice matches

Final Challenge & Game Review

• Tournament-style mini event

• Post-game analysis and feedback

• Certificate of completion & leaderboard