FLEX 初學者國際象棋遊戲課程 全學期 16W3

In this 16-week class, the student will learn the basics of chess, from understanding the pieces and their moves, to tactics and strategies used in the game.

Week 1: The Beauty of Chess: A Historical and Cultural Overview
Introduction to the game's rich history.
Chess in art, literature, and science.

Week 2: The Chessboard: Its Geometry and Significance
Introduction to the board and its coordinates.
Basics of notation.

Week 3: The Heart of Chess: Understanding the Pieces and their Moves
Each piece's value and significance.
The concept of tempo and move order.

Week 4: Setting the Stage: Opening Principles and Basic Strategies
Importance of center control.
Development and safety of the king.

Week 5: The Art of Battle: Basic Tactics
Pins, forks, and skewers.
Discovered attacks.

Week 6: The Ultimate Goal: Checkmate Patterns
Basic checkmate patterns like the two-rook mate and king and queen vs. king.
Importance of piece cooperation.

Week 7: Crafting a Masterplan: Planning and the Middlegame
Identifying weaknesses.
Formulating plans based on pawn structures.

Week 8: Delving Deeper: Advanced Tactics
Double checks, zwischenzugs, and decoys.
Understanding sacrifices for strategic gains.

Week 9: Thinking Ahead: Prophylaxis and Advanced Strategies
Anticipating opponent threats.
Positional play and improving piece placement.

Week 10: The Final Stage: Basic Endgames
King and pawn endgames.
The importance of king activity.

Week 11: Endgame Mastery: Advanced Techniques
Opposition and key squares.
Basic rook endgames.

Week 12: The Competitive Spirit: Tournament Preparation and Etiquette
Mental and physical preparation.
Understanding chess ratings and pairing systems.

Week 13: Timeless Classics: Analysis of Famous Games
Understand key moments from iconic games.
Learn from the legends of chess.

Week 14: Chess and AI: The Digital Revolution
Introduction to computer chess and its history.

Week 15: Philosophy and Chess: Life Lessons from the 64 Squares
Chess as a mirror of life.
Strategic thinking and decision-making skills.

Week 16: Celebrating Progress: Reflection and Forward Path
Analyze personal growth over the course.
Setting future goals in chess and beyond.

This comprehensive curriculum aims to provide students with a holistic understanding of chess, blending practical knowledge with historical, cultural, and technological insights.

By the end of the class, your student will have a strong understanding of chess and be able to play confidently.

The flexible schedule (Recorded Flex Class) allows your learners to watch the pre-recorded videos and do them at a time that is FUN for them! The videos will contain the information required to give students a good understanding of each topic, and each one will include homework for the students to undertake during the week. After watching each video and completing the homework assignments, students will be provided with feedback and the specific next steps on how to improve or adapt.

Homework will take approximately 30 minutes to an hour each week, and will consist of practice games and puzzles.

Learners will be assessed through informal assessments and feedback on their homework and tournament play.
Time frame for the Week:

Mondays - The teacher will post the information needed for the week. Students can submit questions.
Tuesdays - Wednesday - The teacher can answer any questions pertaining to the topic of the week. The students will need to complete any homework assignments and answer any questions in the discussion.
Thursday - Students need to have all tasks completed and uploaded in the classroom for teacher feedback and discussion. Students will discuss it among themselves.
Friday - The teacher will provide feedback to the class and individual students.
Saturday - Sunday - The teacher will be available to answer any questions that the students may have for the week or the next week.

The flexible schedule (Recorded Flex Class) allows your learners to watch the pre-recorded videos and do them at a time that is FUN for them! You can also spend extra time on the topics your child is most interested in. Since this is a flex class with no live meetings, students can log in at a convenient time to complete the week's lesson. We will be going through each week as a group and I will post the lesson weekly (depending on which day you started).

The videos will contain the information required to give students a good understanding of each topic and each one will include homework for the students to undertake during the week, as part of a project.

After watching each video and completing the homework assignments, students will be provided with feedback and the specific next steps on how to improve or adapt.

This course requires no prior experience.


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For parents/families who feel their child would benefit from this course, but their budget does not allow for it, I do offer a number of discounts for families of lower income. Please message me with the course, dates and times you are interested in to learn more about the discounts I might be able to offer.