This beginner-level chess course provides a structured pathway to mastering the essentials of chess. Through interactive lessons and strategic gameplay exercises, students will learn fundamental concepts such as board setup, movement of pieces, attack and defense tactics, and advanced endgame strategies. The course encourages analytical thinking and problem-solving while helping learners build confidence in competitive play.

Key Benefits:

Master foundational chess strategies and tactics
Build critical thinking and analytical skills
Develop advanced techniques for competitive play
Improve decision-making under pressure
Gain confidence in game planning and execution

What You’ll Learn:

Introduction to Chess and Board Setup

Chessboard layout and piece positioning
Understanding basic chess notations

Piece Movement and Game Fundamentals

Movement and rules for pawns, rooks, bishops, knights, and queens
Revision of piece functions and strategic value

Capturing and Attack Strategies

Choosing optimal pieces to capture
Tactical lessons: winning key pieces (knight, bishop, rook, and queen)

Defensive Techniques

Defense by moving away, supporting, capturing, and interposing

Check, Checkmate, and Advanced Tactics

Understanding check and checkmate scenarios
Castling, discovered check, and double check strategies
Complex "mate-in-one" puzzles

Draws and Endgame Strategies

Stalemates and perpetual checks
Checkmate techniques: queen + rook, rook + rook, and queen + king