Chess: Paul Morphy's Most Excellent Opera House Game
Six progressive video lessons paired with interactive studies helping you master the strategic and tactical ideas in one of the most famous chess games of all time.
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6 pre-recorded lessons
1 week
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1-2 hours per week. Each lesson comes with an interactive assignment that reinforces the material covered in the video.Grading
3-6 throughout the classClass Experience
Paul Morphy's famous Opera House Game is one of the most useful historical games for chess players to study. All 17 moves are logical, energetic, and filled with strategic & tactical ideas. In this class we study five possible variations and the original game, exploring the purpose of every move. Each lesson slowly builds in complexity preparing students for a deep understanding of the complete and original game. All six lesson feature a short (3-5 min) video paired with a detailed interactive study where students can actually move the pieces on the board, getting feedback and hints for every correct and incorrect move. This class focuses only on the strategy and tactics of the moves and does not include historical details about the game, Paul Morphy, or chess in general. I am always available to answer questions and provide feedback.
Learning Goals
Deep knowledge of every tactical and strategic idea in this incredibly usefully and famous game.
Syllabus
6 Lessons
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
Opera Variation, Part 1: Scholar’s Mate
We study the first six moves of the Opera House Game then checkmate quickly after they make a big mistake. Lesson 2:
Opera Variation, Part 2: Surrender the Defender
We study the first six moves of the Opera House Game then checkmate quickly after they make a slightly smaller mistake. Lesson 3:
Opera Variation, Part 3: Queen Trade Variation
We consider what could happen if they trade pawns on the fourth move. Lesson 4:
Opera Variation, Part 4: Qb3!
We introduce Paul Morphy's creative seventh move. Other Details
Pre-Requisites
Students must know all of the rules of chess and have a basic understanding of chess strategy. Knowledge of the names of the squares on the board is very helpful.
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In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Boston University
When school went remote in March of 2020 my chess club (where I taught full time) thrived. This led to curriculum development, program development, and coaching work at the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth, SciGenius, BudBe, Zinkers, and the Chicago Chess Foundation. Before that I taught for three years at the Berkeley Chess School.
Chess is on the cutting edge of a shift toward globally connected, self directed, and play oriented education. I am thrilled to be part of it. As a self taught player currently rated over 2000 I have become an expert in using the most advanced learning tools available to bring lessons to life. I love helping young people discover and excel at this beautiful game.
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