Chess for Rookies: Introduction to Chess Part VIII (Knights vs. Bishops)
In this 4 meeting introduction course, we will learn about the strength and weaknesses of minors pieces and how to evaluate them during the game.
Louisa Hou
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(215)
What's included
4 live meetings
3 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Dear Learners! Thank you for your interest in my chess class. This chess class is welcome to all young learners who wish to deepen their understanding of the minor pieces. We will introduce the different ways to evaluate our minors pieces and learn the different ways to use them effectively in a game. In the Chess for Rookies series, we are slowing moving into the more intermediate level content. Participants are expected to know some basic openings and tactics. We will discuss puzzles and learn through grandmaster's games. The following is a tentative syllabus: 1- The Knight: The Chameleon, Octopus and Ninja All in One 2- Read the Chessboard: Open or Closed 3- The Bishop: The Racing Car, the Demoted Potato or the In-Between 4- A Comparison: Knight vs. Bishop Please keep in mind that I do not believe in simple content learning. All learning is about introducing the right tools so that the students can create their own game. Most of the class will be dedicated to puzzles, examples, and game analysis. While the reminder of the class will be used for games, please reserve some times for practice at home. We will always start the session with a questions/free discussion period so remember to take a photo/ screenshot or write down your game and bring it to class! For the class, I will be using an online platform as well to make sure that everyone can follow and have the same starting point. In addition, I recommend everyone to have a chessboard for general practice and play because in the case of tournaments, students will have to use real chessboards. To play with real chessboard will habituate students to not only play online. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to communicate with me! Looking forward to meeting you! Louisa
Learning Goals
By the end of the class, student should be able to:
- Evaluate the best position for the knight and the bishop
- Identify the best type of position for each minor pieces
- Compare each minors pieces in the game
- Have fun!
Other Details
Supply List
I will be using online chess platform and screen share to show the chessboard so that everyone can follow. Make sure to be able to use the annotation on Zoom for the puzzles.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined July, 2020
5.0
215reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Dear parents and learners,
Welcome to my profile! Thank you for your interest in my classes.
I have a degree in psychology from McGill University with a strong interest in child development. Previously, I worked on multiple projects on the development of e-health tools for breast cancer prevention at the Loiselle Lab and education-related studies at the Pragmatic Lab at McGill where we experimented to better understand young participants’ learning process on screens. To further my insight on the delivery of information online and e-learning, I am currently conducting research on the effects of Zoom fatigue as a graduate student at Laval University.
I have more than 5 years of teaching experience working with children from the age of 6 to 14, from the McGill joint program like the Taylor Adolescent program at the Montreal Fluency Center to the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry program at the Douglas Mental Health University Institute. I also taught ESL online to children from China and Japan. In addition to working with children, I worked as a teaching assistant for the sleep mechanism course at McGill. (Highly recommend it!)
These experiences equipped me with scientific knowledge, strong observational skills and flexibility to adapt my teaching style to work with students from different cultural backgrounds or with different needs. I believe that learning is supported through intrinsic motivation and a growth mindset. In addition to the content learning, It is important for all learners to understand the learning process and psychology. For this reason, I put a great emphasizes on breaking down each step and representing all ideas as concretely as possible through imagery. Lastly, the best way for knowledge to stick is through fun discussions and real-life applications. My vision is for my students to become independent learners and be able to improve their own study plan according to their strength and weaknesses.
Lastly, and most importantly, I played chess throughout my childhood and I wish to introduce my passion to young learners. I played competitively in Canada for many years, notably at the Canadian Youth Chess Championship and had the chance to represent my country in international competitions such as the World Youth Chess Championship. I think this game is a fun way to develop strategies, analysis, planning, empathy and most importantly, make friends with others and the self.
I look forward to seeing you in the classroom!
Warm regards,
LouisaReviews
Live Group Class
$99
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
55 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
2-5 learners per class
