Beginner Chess: Level 0
In this self-paced class, your learner will learn everything they need to know to get started playing chess!
Lemuel Sison
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(292)
What's included
3 pre-recorded lessons
1 week
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentAssignments
1 hour per week. 1-2 throughout the classCertificate of Completion
includedClass Experience
Beginner Level
==================== About the Class ==================== Learn how to play chess in this fun and simple class intended for beginners with no previous chess experience. We will learn the basic rules and piece mechanics. By the end of the class, students will be able to play a full game of chess! Prerecorded lesson videos will be available for the students, along with accompanying exercises that will be completed on lichess.org. You can view the detailed breakdown in the course syllabus. ==================== 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. ==================== Other Classes by Coach Lem ==================== Semi-Private Chess Camp for Complete Beginners | From Zero to Checkmate! A week-long boot camp that teaches students how to play the game of chess, assuming zero experience. 🔗 https://bit.ly/3FY4HDA Level-Up Chess (Ongoing) | Openings, Tactics, Traps, and Strategies A weekly class that has a deeper focus on theory and tactics. The usual class format is 30 minutes of theory, and 30 minutes of live play. 🔗 https://bit.ly/3n379jz Level-Up Chess Camp | Chess Tactics, Traps, and Strategies A week-long boot camp that focuses on tactics and intermediate to advanced strategy. Classes are 100% theory, and we have a tournament on the last day. 🔗 https://bit.ly/3vmcCpz ======================= A Poem by Coach Lem ======================= Chess is cool, chess is fun; This class is great for everyone! Whether Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced; Your chess skills are bound to be enhanced. Chess lessons, chess club, and chess classes; Coach Lem is here to bring chess to the masses. Come to learn and come to play, We have classes at night AND day!
Learning Goals
How chess pieces move.The rules of the game.
Syllabus
3 Lessons
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
Your Army
The pieces and how they move 1 assignment
10 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Ready... fight!
How to attack and defend 1 assignment
9 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
The Endgame
How to get checkmate 1 assignment
6 mins of video lessons
Other Details
Parental Guidance
We will be using lichess.org for our exercises. No account required.
Language of Instruction
English (Level: A1)
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined June, 2020
4.9
292reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Bachelor's Degree in Science from University of Toronto
What do you enjoy? What makes you come alive?
Each person is unique in their interests and passions and one of the joys of life is discovering and exploring them.
I have and Bachelor of Science from the University of Toronto in Environmental Physics, and was an Environmental Consultant for 3 years before I discovered my love for teaching and mentoring. From 2015-2017, I traveled around Asia, volunteering as a teacher in rural communities where I taught English, Math, Science and Dance to children ranging from 4-16 years of age. I have been an online teacher to children for 5 years, using gamification to keep learners interested and engaged throughout each lesson.
My interests and expertise are in mindfulness, meditation, music, dance, gaming, and travel. I would be honored to share my passions, fascinations, and knowledge with your children in a fun, creative, and exciting way that will ignite a fire in them as well.
Did I mention I like gaming? Play is an integral part of the human experience and enhances cognitive, social, and mental well-being. Games teach teamwork, sportsmanship, critical thinking, and leadership. I started a company called Good Games where we create a positive space for young gamers to play, learn, grow, and have fun.
www.good-games.org
"What we learn with pleasure, we never forget."
- Alfred MercierReviews
Self-Paced Class
$10
for all content3 pre-recorded lessons
1 week of teacher support
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1 year of access to the content
Ages: 9-13
