Beginner Level

• Lectures: 19
• Quizzes: 1
• Students: 9179
• Duration: 12 weeks

Beginner Level in Chess: Overview

Welcome to the Beginner Level of Chess! This foundational course is designed to introduce you to the essential concepts and rules that form the bedrock of chess, allowing you to play the game confidently according to international chess rules.

This course includes:

Topics to be Covered in the Beginner Level:

1. Nature of the Game – Understanding the essence of chess as a strategy game, its objective, and basic principles.
2. Square Names – Learn the board setup and how to identify squares using algebraic notation.
3. Piece Movements – Understand how each piece moves on the chessboard (pawns, rooks, knights, bishops, queens, and kings).
4. Special Moves – Introduction to special moves like castling, en passant, and pawn promotion.
5. Check – Learn what it means for your king to be in check and how to respond.
6. Checkmate – Understanding how to deliver checkmate and end the game.
7. Basic Tactics – Introduction to tactical ideas like forks, pins, and skewers.
8. Defense Strategies – Learn the importance of defending your pieces and king from attacks.

By completing this beginner level, you will be ready to engage in friendly games and understand how to play under the rules set by FIDE, the international governing body of chess. Get ready to embark on your chess journey!