Spring Break Chess Camp for Complete Beginners
In this one week course over spring break students will learn the rules of the game, learn about check and checkmate, and be able to play a full game against each other and myself. The perfect introductory course to chess in one week!
Joanne Foote
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(3)
What's included
5 live meetings
3 hrs 45 mins in-class hoursMastery Evaluation
1 hour per week. Optional homework will be provided after each class for students to practise the topics learned in the class. Students are highly encouraged to complete the homework to maximise their learning and improvementGrading
No grades will be provided. Feedback is available anytimeClass Experience
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. The classes are highly interactive and students are always encouraged to ask questions.
Learning Goals
Understand all the basic rules of chessUnderstand what check and checkmate are
Syllabus
5 Lessons
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
Introduction and the Pawn
Introduction to chess, learn how to move the pawn. Practise this by playing the pawn game 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Rooks, Bishops and Queens
Learn how to move the Rook, Bishop and Queen. Practise puzzles using these pieces. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Knights and the King
Learn how to move the Knight and King. Practise puzzles using these pieces 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Check and Checkmate
Learn about check and checkmate. Understand the importance of checkmate. Practise basic checkmate puzzles 45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
We will use lichess to play games during the class. A free account will be required to facilitate classroom activities. More details will be provided before the class starts
Pre-Requisites
This course is designed for complete beginners with no knowledge of the rules of chess
Supply List
We will use lichess to play games during the class. A free account will be required to facilitate classroom activities. More details will be provided before the class starts
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined October, 2022
5.0
3reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have been teaching chess for 12 years, and i've taught students from 5 years old to adult, from complete beginner to strong club player. I've also been a competitive chess player for 20 years. I have also taught many spring break camp format classes as well and enjoy seeing students having fun and making friends while learning chess. Reviews
Live Group Course
$85
for 5 classes5x per week, 1 week
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-8
4-8 learners per class
