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The Chess Sculptor: Chisel Your Chess Mistakes to Perfection ( Beginners)

Completed by 1 learner
Ages 6-10
Live 1-on-1 Lessons
"Improve your child's chess game with our beginner-friendly course, The Chess Sculptor, Focus on correcting mistakes and blunders, building a strong foundation for future chess champions. Perfect for young players.
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(3 reviews)
New on Outschool

Live video meetings
Meets 2x per week (teacher suggestion)
Meets on demand
50 min

What's included

Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed
50 mins
per session
Teacher support
Mastery Evaluation
1 hour per week. To reinforce learning and foster practical application, students are encouraged to integrate newly acquired concepts into their daily chess practice, engaging in games with siblings, friends, or parents to solidify their understanding and develop their skills.
Certificate of Completion
Upon successfully completing The Chess Sculptor, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion, recognizing their dedication to learning and demonstrating proficiency in Tactical Skills and Strategic Fundamentals. This certificate serves as a testament to their achievement and commitment to chess excellence.

Class Experience

US Grade 1 - 3
Beginner Level
In this class students engage in a comprehensive, personalized coaching experience. Each session commences with 5-10 tactical exercises, tailored to individual skill levels, focusing on themes such as 
1. Forks
2. Passive Pieces
3. Mate in 2, 
4. Notable checkmates like Scholar's Mate, Boden's Mate, and Anastasia's Mate. Through interactive discussion and shared screen analysis, students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Strategic concepts, including piece development, central control, king safety, and common openings, are then explored through review of concise, instructive games. The session culminates in a guided game, where students receive real-time feedback on errors and areas for improvement, followed by in-depth post-game analysis, fostering accelerated growth and improvement.

Learning Goals

Strategic Fundamentals: Strategic piece deployment, dynamic chess principles, and positional evaluation.
Chess Foundations: Endgame principles, established openings, and practical application

Other Details

Learning Needs
Our chess class is intentionally designed to support unique learning needs, such as ADHD, Dyslexia, and ASD, by incorporating visual, tactile, and kinesthetic learning approaches, flexible pacing, and one-on-one attention.
Parental Guidance
To maintain privacy, we utilize the anonymous gameplay feature on Lichess for all chess play activities.
Pre-Requisites
If you have Basic chess knowledge like checkmate, stalemate, and en passant, this class is perfect for you! If not, consider joining our Chess-Craft Lessons for Complete Beginners Players - Level 1 to start your chess journey.
Supply List
For a seamless and secure learning experience, we will utilize LICHESS.ORG for interactive gameplay. To ensure learner anonymity and safety, we will provide anonymous access links, eliminating the need for account creation."
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
In addition to the Outschool virtual classroom, this course will leverage the online chess platform, Lichess, to provide an immersive and interactive learning experience.

Meet the teacher

Joined March, 2025
5.0
3reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
As a distinguished chess coach and avid player, I possess a notable chess ranking of 1800+, underscoring my expertise and proficiency in the game. With multiple years of teaching experience, I have successfully mentored students across various skill levels, from beginners to advanced players, providing personalized guidance and instruction to foster their growth and development.
Throughout my coaching career, I have refined my teaching methodology to create an engaging, supportive, and challenging learning environment that encourages students to reach their full potential. My passion for chess is matched only by my dedication to empowering the next generation of players, and I take great pride in witnessing my students' progress and achievements

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