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Learn Chess Together: The Basics

Unlock the exciting world of chess with this beginner-friendly course. Learn the rules, strategies, and key techniques to confidently play chess, while developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Perfect for new players of all ages!

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Live Class: Thursday, 06 Feb

Enrolled: 0

Duration: 24 Hours

Sessions: 8 classes per month

Offered by: infyni

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About Course

Chess Basics: Learn to Play is an engaging, step-by-step course designed for absolute beginners who want to master the fundamentals of chess. Participants will explore the rules of the game, learn how each piece moves, and understand the strategies that guide successful gameplay.

This course emphasizes the basic principles of chess, from setting up the board to executing effective checkmates. With interactive lessons, practical exercises, and real-game simulations, students will gain the confidence to enjoy friendly matches and participate in tournaments.

Join now and start your chess journey!

Skills You Will Gain

Understanding the rules and objectives of chess; Setting up a chessboard accurately; Mastering the movement and capturing abilities of all chess pieces; Recognizing the concepts of check checkmate and stalemate; Learning opening principles such as piece development and center control; Applying basic tactics including forks pins and skewers; Understanding the importance of king safety and castling; Exploring common checkmate patterns for beginners; Analyzing and predicting opponent moves to develop strategies; Building confidence to play with friends family or at casual chess clubs

Course Offerings

Instructor Led Live sessions
Clarify doubts during session
Access Session Recordings
Attend on mobile and Tablet
Assessments and Competition
Direct Messages
Feedback from Instructor
Full lifetime Resources
Certificate of Completion

Topics
Instructor (1)

1 Introduction to chess

2 Chess Board and Pieces

Introduce the chessboard and its coordinates
Identify and explain each chess piece and its starting position
Discuss how pawns move forward and capture diagonally

3 Rook and Bishop Movement

Explain the movement of rooks (horizontally or vertically) and bishops(diagonally)
Emphasize the concept of controlling squares

4 Knight Movement

Describe the unique L-shaped movement of knights
Highlight the ability of knights to jump over other pieces

5 Queen Movement

Teach the powerful movement of the queen (horizontally, vertically, and diagonally)

6 King Movement

Discuss the king's basic movement
Introduce the concept of check and checkmate

7 Basic Rules and Strategies

8 Castling and Pawn Promotion

Explain castling as a king's safety move
Discuss pawn promotion when a pawn reaches the eighth rank

9 En Passant

Introduce the concept of en passant and when it can be used

10 Basic Opening Principles

Teach the importance of controlling the center of the board
Discuss the benefits of developing pieces early

11 Tactics and Checkmates

12 Forks and Pins

Introduce tactical concepts like forks and pins
Use simple examples for practice

13 Discoveries and Double Attacks

Explain discovered attacks and double attacks
Encourage kids to look for these opportunities

14 Checkmate Patterns

Teach basic checkmating patterns like back rank mate and king and queen mate

15 Endgame Basics

16 King and Pawn vs. King

Discuss basic endgame scenarios
Teach the technique of promoting a pawn

17 Two Rooks vs. King

Introduce endgame strategies with two rooks

18 Basic Stalemate and Draws

Explain stalemate and other drawing scenarios

19 Review and Mini-Games

20 Review and Practice

Review key concepts and rules
Play mini-games to reinforce learning

21 Simultaneous Exhibition

Conduct a simultaneous exhibition where kids play against you
Provide feedback and tips during and after the games

Himanshu Harsh

About Instructor

Himanshu, an International Rated Chess Player and FIDE National Instructor, brings over a decade of expertise in chess training. As Co-Owner of Mega Mind Chess Club, he excels in lesson planning, skill development, and fostering game improvement. With achievements like representing India internationally and coaching state teams, he is dedicated to nurturing chess talent with innovative tools and strategies.

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