1. Beginner Course
Duration: 3-4 Months
Ideal For: Kids new to chess or those with very limited knowledge.
Course Overview:
The Beginner Course lays the groundwork for understanding the game. We introduce students to the basics of chess, covering all the essential rules, fundamental moves, and an introduction to strategic thinking. This course is structured to make learning engaging, helping kids grasp the essence of chess and develop an initial passion for the game.
What Kids Will Learn:
- Chessboard setup, including ranks, files, and diagonals.
- Piece movement and capturing techniques.
- Basic rules: castling, pawn promotion, and en passant.
- Introduction to check, checkmate, and stalemate.
- Basic tactics like forks and pins.
- Simple opening principles: control of the center, development, and king safety.
- Building good chess habits and basic sportsmanship.
2. Strong Beginner Course
Duration: 4-6 Months
Ideal For: Students who understand the basics and want to strengthen foundational skills.
Course Overview:
The Strong Beginner Course focuses on solidifying foundational knowledge while introducing slightly more advanced concepts. This course is perfect for students who are familiar with the rules but need structured guidance to improve their game consistency and avoid common mistakes. Emphasis is on building tactical skills and deepening strategic thinking.
What Kids Will Learn:
- Advanced tactical themes
- Basic opening systems and the importance of opening principles.
- Essential tactics: double attacks, skewers, discovered attacks.
- The importance of controlling key squares and the center.
- Basics of planning: developing pieces and forming small strategies.
- Learning how to analyze positions and think ahead.
- Endgame fundamentals: king and pawn endings, understanding opposition, and basic checkmating techniques.
3. Intermediate Course
Duration: 8-10 Months
Ideal For: Players with a solid grasp of beginner and strong beginner concepts, ready to advance.
Course Overview:
Our Intermediate Course dives into deeper strategic thinking, complex tactics, and advanced endgames. This course is designed to build competitive-level skills and is perfect for students interested in participating in tournaments or enhancing their overall performance. Students develop a deeper understanding of positional play, planning, and advanced problem-solving.
What Kids Will Learn:
- Advanced opening theory and exploration of opening variations.
- Tactical mastery: sacrifices, decoys, traps, and advanced combinations.
- Strategic principles: pawn structure, weak squares, and the importance of space.
- Middlegame techniques: understanding imbalances and attacking and defending principles.
- Advanced endgames: rook and pawn endgames, minor piece endgames, and opposition.
- Analyzing games for improvement, learning from mistakes, and self-evaluation.
- Practical tournament preparation, time management, and focus techniques.