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