Chess 1 to 1 Private Class
What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed50 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Class Experience
In this ongoing 1 to 1 chess course, participants aged 9 to 18 will receive personalized coaching tailored to their individual strengths and areas of improvement. Our expert instructors will focus on building a solid foundation in chess principles, understanding openings, tactics, endgames, and strategic planning. Delve deeper into the fascinating world of chess through interactive lessons, engaging puzzles, and competitive play. Prepare for an enriching chess journey that hones your skills, boosts confidence, and fosters a lifelong love for this timeless game. Secure your spot today and let the chess mastery begin! Example Topics: This will depend on if the student is a beginner, Intermediate or advanced Player. Week of October 15: Introduction to Chess, Board Setup, and Basic Moves Week of October 23: The Power of Pawns and Piece Value Week of October 30: Opening Principles and Strategies Week of November 5: Tactics: Forks, Pins, and Skewers Beginner Topics: Chessboard and Pieces: Setup and Starting Positions Movement of Pieces: Unique Movement Patterns Piece Values: Understanding Relative Importance Check, Checkmate, and Stalemate: Key Concepts and Techniques Opening Principles: Controlling the Center and Developing Pieces Basic Tactics: Capturing and Defending Basic Endgames: King and Rook Checkmate Introduction to Pawns and Pawn Structure Developing the Knights and Bishops Castle and King Safety Understanding the Role of the Queen Basic Pawn Promotion Simple Checkmating Patterns Introduction to Notation Piece Coordination and Strategy Friendly Games Intermediate Topics: Advanced Tactics: Pins and Skewers Advanced Tactics: Forks and Double Attacks Advanced Tactics: Discovered Attacks and Removing the Defender Middle Game Strategy: Pawn Structure and Piece Placement Middle Game Strategy: King Safety and Development Middle Game Strategy: Building an Attack Middle Game Strategy: Defense and Counterplay Advanced Endgames: King and Queen Checkmate Advanced Endgames: King and Two Bishops Checkmate Advanced Endgames: King and Pawn Endgames Key Openings: Ruy Lopez, Sicilian Defense, and Queen's Gambit Understanding Pawn Breaks and Passed Pawns Probing Weaknesses and Exploiting Imbalances Tactical Combinations in Opening Play Key Strategies for Middle Game Planning Simulated Tournament and Analyzing Games Advanced Complex: Mastering Complex Tactics: Advanced Combinations Advanced Endgames: Rook and Minor Piece Endgames Advanced Endgames: Queen and Pawn Endgames Advanced Openings: King's Indian Defense, Nimzo-Indian Defense, and Slav Defense Advanced Opening Ideas and Concepts Advanced Middle Game Planning and Strategy Mastering the Outpost and Blockade Techniques Understanding Passed Pawns and Pawn Majorities The Art of Sacrifices and Material Imbalances Attacking the Castled King: Tactics and Strategies Defense and Counter-play Against Various Attacks Positional Play: The Minority Attack and Zugzwang Prophylactic Thinking and Restricting Opponent's Moves Analyzing Master Games: World Champions' Strategies
Learning Goals
Gain a deeper appreciation and passion for chess, fostering a lifelong love for the game and continued growth as a chess enthusiast.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
The instructor will share screen.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
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Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$37
per sessionMeets on demand
50 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-18