Chess: Developing a Tactical Mindset & Reducing Your Chess Blunders
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
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(18)
What's included
5 pre-recorded lessons
average 26 mins per video5 weeks
of teacher support2 hrs 9 mins
total video learning hours1 year access
to the contentAssignments
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 gamesLearning 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 WeeksLesson 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.
Joined April, 2024
5.0
18reviews
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.Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$3
weekly or $15 for all content5 pre-recorded lessons
5 weeks of teacher support
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