This beginner chess program is thoughtfully designed to instill a love for the game while building a strong understanding of foundational strategies. Kids learn piece movements, tactical basics, defense mechanisms, and common checkmate patterns through engaging live sessions, puzzles, and mini-games. The course also introduces standard notations and prepares students to compete in friendly games.

Key Benefits:

• Develops logical and strategic thinking
• Enhances memory, patience, and foresight
• Builds early decision-making and planning skills
• Prepares students for intermediate tactics and tournament play
• Engaging puzzles and mini challenges to reinforce learning

What You’ll Learn:

Module I: Chess Foundations

• Introduction to Chess & Board Setup

• Piece Identification: Pawn, Rook, Bishop, Knight, Queen, King

• Initial Position & Notations

• Value of Pieces

Module II: Basic Tactics & Captures

• How to Capture Effectively

• Capturing Specific Pieces: Knight, Bishop, Rook, Queen

• Choosing the Best Piece to Capture

Module III: Introduction to Attack & Defense

• Basic Attacking Techniques

• Defense Tactics: Move Away, Support, Capture, Interpose

Module IV: Checks and Checkmates

• What is Check & Checkmate

• Mate in One

• Castling

• Discovered Check & Double Check

Module V: Advanced Endgame Concepts

• Draws: Stalemate, Perpetual Check

• Mate in Two

• Endgame Patterns:

  • Mate with Queen + Rook

  • Mate with Rook + Rook

  • Mate with Queen + King