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.
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
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