Chess Queens: Chess Class for Girls
Chess has always been a male-dominated activity but that is no reason for girls to be shy about learning and enjoying this fantastic game! Students will learn basic tactics, opening principles, and the best female players in chess history
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What's included
8 live meetings
7 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursMastery Evaluation
1 hour per week. No formal assessment will be given, but parents are welcome to request feedback at any time throughout the courseGrading
includedClass Experience
This course introduces the basics of chess beyond the rules and will cover a wide breadth of topics including tactics and opening preparation. Special to this course, designed specially for girls, is a highlight of the best female players in chess history and analysis of their famous games. Each class will include a lesson portion with new material each week, and all learners will have opportunities to answer questions and apply their new knowledge. Students will also have many chances to play practise games with other and with myself. The lessons are always fun and highly interactive. The emphasis on female world champions will show the learners that although chess has been historically male-dominated, women can be excellent chess players and will encourage them to pursue their own passion.
Learning Goals
Capable of solving basic tactics including checkmate in 1, forks and pinsFamiliar with the stages of the game, and the general opening principles
Syllabus
8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction
Review of all the rules of the game including special rules like castling. Practise checkmate tactics and warm-up games 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Forks
What is a fork and why is it useful? Practise Tactics emphasizing Knight Forks 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Pins
What is a pin? How are they helpful? Practise tactics 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Famous Women Grandmasters - Part 1
Overview of the women's world champions, and special focus on the all-time best Womens player Judit Polgar. Analysis of one of her famous games 55 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Pre-Requisites
Students should be familiar with all the rules of the game. No other skills or experience is needed.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
We will use lichess.org in the course. An account is not required but is recommended for students to do additional practise outside the class time.
Joined October, 2022
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Hi! I have been teaching chess for over 10 years and have taught students anywhere from 4 years old to 60, complete beginner to intermediate club player. My current students are based in Vancouver and London and range from 5-years old to adult, from complete beginner to strong club level player, and I teach private and group classes.
I believe students can always enjoy learning. I incorporate a lot of variety into my lessons, mixing lessons with games and friendly tournaments so students will never feel bored. I personalize my lessons to target each student's weakness, design opening repertoire that's suited to them, and make sure they are always having fun.
I was a competitive chess player for 10 years, winning the 2014 U14 girls Canadian Championship and twice representing Canada at the World Youth Championships. I was a member of the BC Juniors in the Vancouver Rapid League, the UBC Chess Club, and Battersea Chess Club in London.
Outside of chess I work as a structural engineer and am a University of British Columbia graduate. I've found that lessons i've learned through chess have helped me both in logical thinking as well as applying hard work and determination to reach my goals.
I love passing on my passion for chess to new students and seeing my students improve their skills and appreciation for the game. See you in the classroom!
Best regards,
Joanne
FIDE 1761 | CFC 1780 | Lichess 2100Reviews
Live Group Course
$19
weekly or $150 for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
4-8 learners per class
