This beginner-friendly chess course is designed to introduce learners to the fundamentals of the game. Through interactive lessons, guided play, and strategic exercises, students learn how to set up the board, move pieces, and think ahead like a pro. The course gradually covers openings, tactics, and basic endgames, building a strong foundation for intermediate-level play and competitive preparation.

Key Benefits:

• Learn chess rules, movement, and strategy step-by-step
• Develop concentration, logical reasoning, and patience
• Practice through puzzles, mock games, and tournaments
• Boost confidence with real-time instructor feedback
• Prepares students for school competitions and online platforms

What You’ll Learn:

Getting Started with Chess

• Introduction to the chessboard and coordinates

• How each piece moves and captures

• The value of pieces and goal of the game

• Game setup and chess etiquette

Understanding Rules & Special Moves

• Check, checkmate, and stalemate

• Castling (when and how)

• Pawn promotion and en passant

• Legal vs. illegal moves

Opening Principles

• Control of the center and piece development

• King safety and common opening mistakes

• Simple openings: Italian Game, Four Knights, London System

Tactical Tools for Beginners

• Forks, pins, and skewers

• Traps and double attacks

• Counting attackers and defenders

• Simple puzzle solving

Endgame Basics

• King and pawn vs. king

• Rook and king checkmate

• Queen and king checkmate

• Opposition and basic zugzwang

Practice, Games & Strategy

• Play practice games with guidance

• Game reviews and feedback

• Certificate of completion