$14

weekly

or $110 for 8 classes

Intro to Chess: The Basics

New class

Ages 5-8

Live Group Course

In this 8-week course students will learn the rules of the game as well as some basic strategies and tactics to kickstart their passion for chess

Joanne Foote

Average rating:

5.0

Number of reviews:

(3 reviews)

Live video meetings

1x per week, 8 weeks

4-8 learners per class

45 min

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What's included

8 live meetings

6 in-class hours

Homework

1 hour per week. Optional homework is provided for students to review the material learned. Homework will not be checked but students are encouraged to ask questions during the following class. Students who complete the homework will be more successful in achieving the learning goals.

Grading

There won't be grades provided however parents are welcome to request feedback at any point

Class Experience

Beginner Level

This course is for complete beginners and covers the basic rules of the game. Students will be introduced to each piece and how it moves and get a chance to practise puzzles and exercises to master each piece. Towards the end of the course students will learn about the goal of the game - checkmate - and get to practise simple checkmate puzzles.

Each class is 45 minutes and consists of a summary of the previous lesson's topic, an introduction to the new topic, practise puzzles where every student will have multiple opportunities to test their new skills, and time for questions and discussion at the end.

Learning Goals

Upon completing this course learners will be able to play a full chess game by being able to move all the pieces, and understand the goal of the game and how a game is won.

Syllabus

8 Lessons

over 8 Weeks

Lesson 1:

The Basics + The King

 Piece names, square coordinates, how to move the King

45 mins online live lesson

Lesson 2:

The Pawn

 How to move the Pawn

45 mins online live lesson

Lesson 3:

The Rook

 How to move the Rook

45 mins online live lesson

Lesson 4:

The Knight

 How to move the Knight

45 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Parental Guidance

We will be using Lichess.org for practise puzzles, analysis and playing games. A lichess account is recommended for additional practise outside of class time, however is not required for participation in the class.

Language of Instruction

English

External Resources

In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:

lichess.org

Meet the teacher

Joanne Foote

Joined October, 2022

5.0

3reviews

Profile

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 2100