Chess Right Now! (Beginners)
Learn the 3 aims of the opening in chess. Find out about the basic tactics: fork (double attack), pin, skewer, discovered attack, discovered check, back rank checkmate, removing the defender and more. Learn about pawn structure.
Joel
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4.4
Number of reviews:(7)
What's included
9 pre-recorded lessons
1 week
of teacher support1 year access
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1 hour per week. I typically communicate with learners once every few days. An estimated completion time for this class is 5 days, based on 2 lessons per day.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Beginner Level
This self-paced class covers the basics of chess. The class is structured so that each topic has its own unit video of around 5-15 minutes. My teaching style is light and fun. I use a big chess demo board and give little puzzles/questions as I go along to keep the child's interest. Since this is a self-paced class, the learners won't interact with me live, but you can post questions, and I also teach 1:1 private classes if you'd like more instruction.
Learning Goals
Learn the 3 aims of the openingDevelop pieces correctly
Syllabus
9 Lessons
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
The 3 Aims of the Opening
Learn the 3 goals or objectives of the opening. Discover which pieces to develop first, how to achieve the best possible opening position and how to put yourself in the best standing to enter the middlegame. 11 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Fork
Learn about the fork or double attack. See which pieces can do a fork. 8 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
Pin
Learn about the pin. Discover the difference between a relative pin and an absolute pin. See which pieces can do a pin (hint: only 3 of them can!). Lesson 4:
Skewer
Learn about the skewer. Find out why it's similar to a pin, but in reverse. See which pieces can do a skewer. Other Details
Pre-Requisites
Know the basic rules of chess: the names of the pieces and how they move.
Supply List
Have your own chess set
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a former Australian Junior under 14 chess champion, and many times Victorian Junior under 12 and 14 chess champion. I played competitive tournament chess for 10 years. I represented Australia at the World Junior Chess Championships in Slovakia in 1993. I have a lot of experience both playing and teaching chess. I have also taught many primary and secondary children chess, both 1:1 and in large groups.Reviews
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