What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed55 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Class Experience
US Grade 1 - 4
Beginner Level
This class is intended for beginners or for those who have never played chess before. No experience or knowledge necessary. The class covers all the basics (how the pieces move, the rules, etc.) plus some next-step topics like tactics and strategy (forks, pins, discovered attacks and more). The class is structured so that I will teach a concept, give exercises, then go through the answers with all the students. I will teach with a big chess demonstration board next to me in the video frame. My teaching style is informative yet at the same time fun and casual, so students can enjoy the experience. Learners will get to interact with me throughout the entire class by asking and answering questions, playing a game of chess with me, etc.
Learning Goals
Students will learn the pieces, how they move, all the main rules, basic tactics including forks and pins, and how to practically incorporate all this into a game of chess.
Other Details
Supply List
Your own chess set
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
– Former Victorian Under 16 and Australian Under 14 Junior Chess Champion
– Represented my country (Australia at that time) in the World Junior Chess Championships in Slovakia in 1993
– Played tournament/competitive chess for 10+ years
– Now live in the USA
Reviews
Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$55
per sessionMeets on demand
55 min
Completed by 8 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 3-10