Our Beginner Chess Course is the perfect starting point for children who are new to the game or have very little experience. Designed with young learners in mind, this course combines structured lessons with fun and interactive activities to make chess enjoyable and easy to understand.
Course Overview
- Level: Absolute Beginners / Basic Knowledge
- Class Duration: 60 minutes per session
- Schedule: 2 sessions per week (8 classes per month)
- Mode: Online (Live interactive classes via Zoom or Google Meet)
- Batch Size: Small groups (5–8 students) for individual attention
- Trainer: Certified and experienced chess instructors with a child-friendly approach
What Your Child Will Learn
- Chessboard Orientation
- Names of files, ranks, and squares
- Proper board setup
- Movement & Captures
- How each piece moves
- Capturing techniques
- Special moves (Castling, En Passant, Pawn Promotion)
- Basic Game Rules
- Check, Checkmate, Stalemate
- Touch-move rule and sportsmanship
- Draw conditions
- Simple Tactics
- Threats, Double Attacks, Pins, Forks
- Avoiding blunders
- Introduction to basic traps
- Opening Principles
- Piece development
- Center control
- King safety
- Mini Games and Puzzles
- Playful exercises to reinforce concepts
- Basic checkmates using Queen and Rook
- Solving mate-in-one puzzles
- Thinking Skills
- Logical decision-making
- Concentration building
- Pattern recognition
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, your child will be able to:
- Set up a chessboard correctly
- Play a complete legal game confidently
- Apply opening principles and basic tactics
- Recognize and avoid common mistakes
- Understand the importance of sportsmanship and focus
Pricing and Offers
- Trial Class: 1 Free Trial
- Sibling Offer: 10% off for each additional child
- Quarterly Payment Offer: 5% discount on 3-month upfront payment
- Registration Fee: No charge (free onboarding and materials)
Extras Included
- Progress Report every 2 months
- Digital practice worksheets and puzzles
- Participation Certificate upon course completion
- Guidance on entering beginner-level tournaments
How to Join
- Book a free trial session
- Choose a batch timing that suits your schedule
- Enroll and receive welcome materials and class links