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Chess Beginner Lessons

Completed by 9 learners
Ages 5-18
Self-Paced Class
In this beginner level chess course, learners will learn the rules of chess, as well as how each piece of material moves, check/checkmate, castling, point systems and how to open a game of chess.
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8 pre-recorded lessons
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What's included

8 pre-recorded lessons
average 20 mins per video
8 weeks
of teacher support
2 hrs 40 mins
total video learning hours
1 year access
to the content

Class Experience

Beginner Level
Welcome to my Chess Beginner Course!

*Please note that this course is for complete beginners*

Embark on a strategic journey through the game of chess in this engaging 8-class course designed for beginners. Each session focuses on different components of the game, building a solid foundation in chess principles and strategies for young learners. My aim is to foster a deep understanding and appreciation of chess, enhancing cognitive development and decision-making skills through the timeless game of strategy. Please watch the attached video to this class for information too. This course is a fantastic opportunity for young minds to dive into the world of chess, offering them tools to improve concentration, patience, and problem-solving capabilities. Let’s checkmate our way to becoming adept young chess players! 

Lessons are around 20 minutes each, on average.

Since there is no live-meetings in this course, I will be prepared to offer feedback as consistently as possible, within 24 to 48 hours. Please message me prior to enrolling if you have any further questions!

Learning Goals

By the end of this course, students will:

-Understand all the basic rules and moves of chess.
-Be able to initiate a game with confidence.

Syllabus

8 Lessons
over 8 Weeks
Lesson 1:
The Chessboard, Rules and Starting Positions
 Lesson 1 is about understanding the different rules in the game, as well as exploring the chessboard such as; files, ranks and co-ordinates. 
21 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
How the Pawn Moves and Captures
 Lesson 2 explores the pawn, and understanding how it moves around the chessboard and how it captures. 
Lesson 3:
How the Rook and Bishop Moves/Captures
 Lesson 3 explores the Rook and the Bishop. We explore how they both move around chessboard and how they capture. 
26 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
How the Queen and Knight Moves/Captures
 Lesson 4 explores the Queen and the Knight. We explore how they both move around chessboard and how they capture. 
25 mins of video lessons

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Joined October, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Master's Degree in English from Liverpool University
Bachelor's Degree in English from Liverpool John Moores University
Coached Chess on Outschool for the last 3 years. Prior to this, I hosted a Chess Club at a school I used to teach at.

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