Beginner Chess: How to Win

The biggest hurdle for a beginner or intermediate chess player is avoiding mistakes, or as we call them in chess terminology, blunders. In this one-time class we will learn about the most common blunders that chess players make, how to avoid them, and how to take advantage when our opponents make them. We will break it down in a simple and easily digestible lesson. Students will come away armed with the knowledge and skills to take their game to the next level.

The structure of the chess lesson will be a mixture of lecture and fun, practical exercises.  Students who join this class should have a basic understanding of how chess pieces move. 

==================== About the Teacher ==================== 

I fell in love with the game of chess when my dad first taught me to play when I was 7 years old. To this day, it is a precious pass-time that we share. I went on to become the regional elementary champion and participated in the Canadian University Chess Championship as part of the University of Toronto team. I currently hold a rating of about 1900 and would love to share my passion for chess with anyone willing to learn. I encourage a growth mindset in all my classes, to take every win and loss as a learning experience.