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Chess: Developing a Tactical Mindset & Reducing Your Chess Blunders

Completed by 7 learners

Ages 7-18

Self-Paced Course

Course focused on developing a tactical mindset, teaching students how to spot and execute powerful moves while avoiding common blunders. Through interactive lessons and practice, you'll learn to identify threats, recognize patterns,

VegerenessBergeron

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5 pre-recorded lessons

5 weeks of teacher support

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What's included

5 pre-recorded lessons

average 26 mins per video

5 weeks

of teacher support

2 hrs 9 mins

total video learning hours

1 year access

to the content

Assignments

1-2 hours per week. I have tactics sheets for beginners and intermediate chess players. Great for developing a tactical mindset.

Assessment

Will issue a tactics sheet test upon request and mark.

Class Experience

US Grade 1 - 12

Beginner - Advanced Level

(Kind Reminder - This is a self-paced course with instructional videos and chess homework puzzles to help develop a chess tactical mindset. There are no live meetings with the instructor)

In this self-paced course, chess students will embark on a journey to develop a sharp tactical mindset and significantly reduce the number of blunders in their games. Each lesson is designed to help you recognize common pitfalls and tactical opportunities, with engaging lessons that break down complex ideas into easy-to-understand concepts. You'll practice identifying threats, understanding key tactical motifs, and refining your decision-making process to minimize errors. 

Through interactive exercises, real-game examples, and practical tips, you'll gain the confidence to play with precision and foresight, turning potential blunders into winning strategies.

Learning Goals

Understanding the various types of blunders, pitfalls, and tactical opportunities presented in chess games

Learning how to solve tactics and develop a mindset that can be applied to all different forms and types of chess games

Syllabus

5 Lessons

over 5 Weeks

Lesson 1:

Lesson One: Understanding Common Blunders

 This video will cover the most common types of blunders beginners and intermediates make, such as leaving pieces unprotected, falling for simple tactics like forks and pins, and missing simple checkmates. The goal is to help students recognize patterns in their own play where they are most likely to blunder.

1 assignment

12 mins of video lessons

Lesson 2:

Lesson Two: Developing Tactical Awareness - Beginners

 This video will focus on improving tactical awareness through practice and pattern recognition. Students will learn to spot common tactical motifs like forks, pins, and skewers, and will be encouraged to solve tactical puzzles regularly to sharpen their skills. This is aimed at the Beginner Level

1 assignment

26 mins of video lessons

Lesson 3:

Lesson Three: Developing Tactical Awareness - Intermediate

 This video will focus on improving tactical awareness through practice and pattern recognition. Students will learn to spot common tactical motifs like forks, pins, and skewers, and will be encouraged to solve tactical puzzles regularly to sharpen their skills. This is aimed at the Intermediate Level and a good resource for beginners to look forward to

1 assignment

38 mins of video lessons

Lesson 4:

Lesson Four: Developing Tactical Awareness - Intermediate/Advance

 This video will focus on improving tactical awareness through practice and pattern recognition. Students will learn to spot common tactical motifs like forks, pins, and skewers, and will be encouraged to solve tactical puzzles regularly to sharpen their skills. This is aimed at the Intermediate/Advance Level and a good resource for beginners & intermediate players to look forward to

1 assignment

29 mins of video lessons

Other Details

Parental Guidance

All lessons use chess.com however student does not require chess.com to participate in self-paced course. Lichess.org and chess.com are good resources for developing a tactical mindset.

Pre-Requisites

Knowledge of the names of the pieces and how they move is the only prerequisite.

Supply List

Will include chess homework for all 5 Chess Lessons.

Language of Instruction

English

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Sources

In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class references chess.com and lichess.org.

Meet the teacher

VegerenessBergeron

Joined April, 2024

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30reviews

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Teacher expertise and credentials

🔥 About Your Coach: Embark on a transformative chess journey with me, Vegereness, an experienced competitive chess player with a passion for teaching. As a seasoned player with ELO 1900 OTB, (2300 Bullet, 2200 Blitz Chess.com), I am dedicated to helping beginners and intermediate players reach new heights in their chess skills. I am best teaching those 800 ELO - 1700 ELO to get the best bang for your buck.