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Chess Mastery Course - Beginner (9-13 Years Old)

Welcome to our Ongoing Beginner Chess Course! Join anytime for an exciting chess journey with new topics each week. Explore fundamentals, tactics, and more with expert support. Let the chess mastery begin!

USA's Prestige Worldwide Education

Average rating:

4.8

Number of reviews:

(222)

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What's included

1 live meeting

50 mins in-class hours per week

Class Experience

Embark on an exciting journey into the world of chess with our Beginner Chess Course. This engaging and supportive ongoing class will introduce young learners to the fundamentals of chess, from understanding the chessboard and piece movements to exploring essential tactics and strategies. Each week brings new topics that nurture your passion for the game and empower you to become a skilled chess player. Starting anytime, our expert instructors will guide you on this chess adventure, unlocking the secrets of chess play and inspiring you to reach new heights of mastery. Let the chess battles begin, and get ready for an enriching experience that celebrates your growth and love for this timeless game!


Week of August 1st:  Chessboard and Pieces - Setup and Starting Positions
Week of August 7th: Movement of Pieces - Unique Movement Patterns
Week of August 14th: Piece Values - Understanding Relative Importance
Week of August 19th: Check, Checkmate, and Stalemate - Key Concepts and Techniques

Sample topics: Beginner Topics:
Chessboard and Pieces: Setup and Starting Positions
Movement of Pieces: Unique Movement Patterns
Piece Values: Understanding Relative Importance
Check, Checkmate, and Stalemate: Key Concepts and Techniques
Opening Principles: Controlling the Center and Developing Pieces
Basic Tactics: Capturing and Defending
Basic Endgames: King and Rook Checkmate
Introduction to Pawns and Pawn Structure
Developing the Knights and Bishops
Castle and King Safety
Understanding the Role of the Queen
Basic Pawn Promotion
Simple Checkmating Patterns
Introduction to Notation
Piece Coordination and Strategy
Friendly Games

Starting anytime, our expert instructor will guide you on this chess adventure, unlocking the secrets of chess play and inspiring you to reach new heights of mastery. Let the chess battles begin, and get ready for an enriching experience that celebrates your growth and love for this timeless game!

Learning Goals

Become proficient in chess principles, tactical concepts, openings, and endgame techniques, while fostering a love for the game, sportsmanship, and a passion for continuous improvement.

Other Details

Parental Guidance

The teacher will share screen.

External Resources

In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:

lichess.org

USA's Prestige Worldwide Education

Joined May, 2022

4.8

222reviews

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Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

With a Masters Degree in Teaching Mathematics and three decades of experience as a Math Teacher, including working with Special Education students, I possess both domestic and international experience. My expertise extends to catering to diverse learning needs, ensuring that every student receives the support they require. Emphasizing a student-centric approach, my educational philosophy is centered around instilling a love for learning and fostering inclusivity in the classroom.