Chess for Advanced Beginners (Level 3)
Choreography by Rae
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In this 6 week course students will expand Advanced Beginner Chess skills.
Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Beginner - Advanced Level
Take your game to the next level in this Advanced Beginner Chess class. Students will learn about different tactics and checkmates. Using a digital Chessboard (students will not use a physical Chessboard in this class) students will play games against each other at the start of class before moving on to learn about the technique/ topic of the day. Next, it's time for students to test their skills and play another game. At the end of each class the teacher will often highlight moves from...
This class is taught in English.
Mr. Val is an avid chess player and cohost of a YouTube Channel dedicated to chess. He holds a Masters in Educational Psychology and a Bachelor's in English & Communications. He won the 2021 Philadelphia World Open U1800 and the 2021 Las Vegas National Open U1700. His blitz ranking is 2113. He has been teaching chess to children and adults for over 10 years. Mr. Nate grew up competing in local, state, and national chess tournaments. He has won about 50 trophies. In high school, he taught at after school chess clubs at multiple elementary schools. He has been tutoring young and tutored young chess players both online and in person for over 10 years. His current chess ranking is 1800. He remembers chess being an important part of his childhood and looks forward to helping learners discover the joys of playing chess both recreationally and competitively.
Homework Offered
We recommend students spend at least 1 hour a week practicing puzzles or playing games. Practice between classes is what will help each student improve at Chess and maintain an interest in the game. You can create a ChessKid.com account at home for practice and for personal use.Assessments Offered
We do not provide written feedback to families regarding their child's skill development. The best way to understand your child's progress is to encourage them to practice in between classes and to review their score in whichever online platform your family chooses for this practice. Platforms like ChessKid.com will show your child's rank and score. As we do not store personal information, we are unable to provide families with their child's rank and score from games played in class.Grades Offered
0Chess games must be played on a laptop or a computer. If your child has access to 2 devices they can enter the Outschool Zoom room via a tablet or smartphone, then use a laptop or computer for the digital chessboard. If your kid already has an online Chess account please keep it for your personal use. It is easier for the students to play each other if they use an account create by our teacher.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Chess.org or Lichess.org will be used for students to play games against the computer in addition to playing against their peers in class. An account is not required to use this tool. As an account is not required student personal identifying information is not stored in the online tool. We do not provide written feedback to families regarding their child's skill development. The best way to understand your child's progress is to encourage them to practice in between classes and to review their score in whichever online platform your family chooses for this practice. Platforms like ChessKid.com will show your child's rank and score. As we do not store personal information, we are unable to provide families with their child's rank and score from games played in class.
Available times
Pacific
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Group Class
$175
for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
55 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages 9-14
2-6 learners per class
