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Beginner Chess: Level 0

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Ages 9-13

Self-Paced Class

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:

(291 reviews)

3 pre-recorded lessons

1 week of teacher support

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What's included

3 pre-recorded lessons

1 week

of teacher support

1 year access

to the content

Assignments

1 hour per week. 1-2 throughout the class

Certificate of Completion

included

Class 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 Week

Lesson 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:

lichess.org

Meet the teacher

Lemuel Sison

Joined June, 2020

4.9

291reviews

Profile

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 Mercier