This beginner chess course is ideal for students who want to develop a solid foundation in chess. The course begins with an introduction to chessboard setup, piece names, and movement rules, followed by essential strategies and tactics such as forks, pins, skewers, and discovered attacks. Learners will also explore key endgame techniques, including King and Rook vs. King checkmate. The course provides structured lessons with hands-on practice, guided gameplay, and interactive exercises. By the end of the course, students will be able to recognize common chess patterns, avoid beginner mistakes, and apply opening principles effectively in games.

Key Benefits:

Live, interactive sessions with expert chess instructors.
Step-by-step learning from chess fundamentals to strategic gameplay.
Hands-on practice through real-game scenarios and puzzles.
Improves problem-solving, memory, and strategic thinking.
Prepares students for friendly chess competitions and advanced learning.

What You’ll Learn:

Chess Basics

Understanding board setup and piece arrangement.
Piece movements: Pawns, Rooks, Bishops, Knights, Queens, and Kings.
Special moves: Castling, en passant, and pawn promotion.

Game Objectives & Endgame Basics

Understanding check, checkmate, and stalemate.
Basic checkmate patterns: King & Rook vs. King, King & Queen vs. King.
Opposition and the Rule of the Square in pawn endgames.

Opening Principles & Common Beginner Mistakes

Controlling the center and developing pieces early.
Ensuring King safety through castling.
Avoiding common opening mistakes (e.g., early Queen moves, ignoring development).

Basic Chess Tactics & Strategies

Key tactical patterns: Forks, Pins, Skewers, and Discovered Attacks.
Understanding pawn structures, piece activity, and trade strategy.
Coordinating pieces effectively in attack and defense.

Chess Puzzles, Notation & Game Analysis

Learning algebraic notation for recording chess moves.
Solving beginner-level chess puzzles.
Reviewing games and learning from classic chess strategies.