Chess Club! From Beginner Level Onwards
Your learners will play chess with their peers & will be taught the rules and moves they need to know. This game of strategy will teach them skills that are transferrable to other aspects of their lives. They will also learn chess notation.
Pamela (she/her)
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(90)
What's included
1 live meeting
1 in-class hours per weekClass Experience
Learners will be introduced to Chess, unless they already know how to play, in which case they will be paired off to play against each other with guidance from the teacher. If you would like to meet me first, before committing to a class, please visit my "Office Hours" class for USD$1: https://outschool.com/classes/office-hours-for-current-future-learners-enrolled-in-classes-with-pamela-7-12y-n4RWvPd2#ustAYO53Uy Each child will have a chess board and they will show or tell their opponent their moves to be copied or written down by their opponent in order for their opponent to counter-move. Each class will be learner-directed and dependent upon the expertise levels of the students who enroll. Instruction will be given accordingly, therefore it cannot be planned out as the students who attend will dictate the instruction that will be provided in each class. Chess notation templates will be provided. If you are looking for a FLEX (asynchronous with the option of live classes by arrangement) intensive chess training course, please visit: https://outschool.com/classes/chess-club-beginner-level-learn-how-to-play-chess-before-your-first-live-game-SHcvJktd#ustAYO53Uy Learners will be taught the following: - How to move the pieces - Playing the game - Opening Principles - Winning the game - Capturing pieces - Finding Checkmate - Key Openings including The Queen's Gambit - The strengths and weaknesses of each piece - Understanding Endgames - Winning with tactics - Forcing moves - Reading the board - Choosing the best moves - Activating your pieces - Planning your moves ahead - Attacking the King - Patterns
Learning Goals
- Your learners will play chess with their peers & will be taught the rules and moves they need to know.
- This game of strategy will teach them skills that are transferrable to other aspects of their lives.
- They will also learn chess notation.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
- I may screen share Google Slides in order to demonstrate moves and rules.
- Learners will not need to access the internet outside of Outschool for this class.
Supply List
- Learners will need a chess board and a complete chess set (pieces). - I will supply a template to the classroom for printing if desired for chess game notation. - Learners will need a pen or a pencil to write down their chess notation unless they are typing it in the chat or on the provided MS-Word template.
5 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
http://www.chess.com - For rules, score sheets, and other sources; learners will not need to access this website.
Joined June, 2022
4.8
90reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have played chess for approximately 35 years.
I have run many chess tournaments and clubs over the years.
I am a homeschool mother of multiple children.
We have always homeschooled and participated in distance education.
We came to Outschool in 2018 as learners, and now I am excited to also teach on this platform.
I understand the needs of parents of learners here as I am one myself.
My own child/children will be regularly participating in this chess club.
I have degrees, post-graduate, and professional qualifications in the following - only those relevant to this class are listed here, for a complete list please visit my teacher profile page:
- TESOL - I have completed 8 out of 8 units towards the 150-hour qualification. When I receive my official professional certificate from Arizona State University I will update this here.
I have also completed the following short courses which are relevant to the classes I teach here:
- ADHD: Everyday Strategies for Elementary Students;
- The Clinical Psychology of Children and Young People;
- Everyday Parenting: The ABCs of Child Rearing.Reviews
Live Group Class
$18
weekly1x per week
60 min
Completed by 26 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
2-6 learners per class
This class is no longer offered
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