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Chess for Beginners

Name: Chess for Beginners
Rating: 4.4 (95 reviews)

The course is created with the intent of enabling an absolute beginner to learn the game in a very structured manner

Created byVedant Goswami

Last updated 10/2015

English

What you'll learn

Learn the basics of the game in structured manner.
Focus of developing a method of thinking in the beginner. Give the right beginning to your young genius.
Pace yourself at your own comfort level.
Ideal for students not able to attend a live class due to time/ logistics concerns or unable to find a professional coach.

Course content

7 sections • 39 lectures • 3h 11m total length

Introduction to the Course1:20
An introduction to the course, the instructor and what you can expect at the end of completing this course

Introduction to the Chess Board0:54
The student will learn how to setup the board and pieces to start a game of chess
Files, Ranks and Diagonals1:43
Students will learn about the concepts of files, ranks and diagonals which will be referenced through the course
Chess Notation6:11
Students will learn about how a game of chess is written down and how to write and read the same
Movements of the King5:57
Students will learn how the king moves
Movement of the Queen2:58
Students will learn how the queen moves
Movement of the pawn1:52
Students will learn how the pawn moves
Movement of the Bishop2:37
Students will learn how the bishop moves
Movement of the Knight2:17
Students will learn how the knight moves
Practice for Knight Movement1:27
Student will learn a way to practice the knight movement
Movement of the Rook3:34
Students will learn how the rook moves
Value of the pieces3:40
Students will learn about the value of the various pieces in the game
Special moves 1 -- Castling5:11
Students will learn about the special move called Castling
Special Moves 2 -- en Passant3:38
Students will learn about the special move called En Passant
Special Moves 3 -- Pawn Promotion2:33
Students will learn about the special move called "Pawn Promotion"

Pin8:00
Student will learn about the tactic called as a "Pin"
Checkmate in 1 Part 16:46
Student will learn about the tactic called as a "Checkmate in 1" (part 1 of 2)
Checkmate in 1 Part 28:27
Student will learn about the tactic called as a "Checkmate in 1" (part 2 of 2)
Fork2:36
Student will learn about the tactic called as a "Fork"
Skewer2:26
Student will learn about the tactic called as a "Skewer"
Double Attack4:51
Student will learn about the tactic called as a "Double Attack"
Discovered Check / Attack9:02
Student will learn about the tactic called as a "Discovered Check / Attack"
Destroying the defender6:50
Student will learn about the tactic called as "Destryoing the Defender"
Back Rank Checkmate3:01
Students will learn how to checkmate using a technique called "BackRank Checkmate"

Checkmate with king and queen5:52
Students will learn how to checkmate with a lone King and Queen
Checkmate with king and 2 rooks2:00
Students will learn how to checkmate with a lone King and 2 Rooks
Checkmate with king and rook5:35
Students will learn how to checkmate with a lone King and Rook
Opposition9:38
Students will learn about the concept of "Opposition" and how to play the endgame with a king and pawn vs. king

Simple Opening Mates3:28
Students will learn about a few simple opening mates
Copy Cat Move Opening Trap3:07
Students will learn about a trap in the opening called the "Copy Cat Trap"
Attacking the King4:13
Students will learn the concept of attacking the King
Basics of Defence4:17
Students will learn the basic concepts of defence
Master Game 111:32
Students will learn from a Master Game (1 of 3)
Master Game 218:08
Students will learn from a Master Game (2 of 3)
Master Game 314:02
Students will learn from a Master Game (3 of 3)

Requirements

Only requirement is a broadband connection.
Would be have nice to have a chess board/chess software to practice

Description

The course is created with the intent of enabling an absolute beginner to learn the game in a very structured manner and be able to reach a level of tournament participation at the completion of the course. Ideal for beginners aged 5 years onwards and expects parental participation.

At the end of the course, students would be familiar with:

1. Introduction to chess board and arranging the pieces

2. Introduction to pieces, their value and movements

3. Check, checkmate and stalemate

4. Special moves - Castling, Pawn promotion ( Queening and underpromotion), En Passant

5. Introduction to basic tactical themes like pin, fork, skewer, double attack, back rank mate, discovered attack, Destroying the defender, Mate in one

6. Basic opening tips. Standard tricks and traps !!

7. Basic ending techniques. Checkmate with queen and Rook

8. Basic introduction to FIDE tournament rules

9. Expert tips on self study and self improvement

Benefits:

1. Learn the basics of the game in structured manner.

2. Focus of developing a method of thinking in the beginner. Give the right beginning to your young genius.

3. Learn at the comfort of your home. Only requirement is a broadband connection.

4. Pace yourself at your own comfort level.

5. Learn at a comfortable time of your choosing.

6. Ideal for students not able to attend a live class due to time/ logistics concerns or unable to find a professional coach.

Who this course is for:

This course is for the absolute beginner
This course can also be taken by students who know chess but need to understand the basic tactics involved in the game

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Course content

Introduction1 lecture • 1min

Introduction to the Chess Board and Pieces14 lectures • 45min

Concepts of the game of Chess3 lectures • 12min

Basic Tactics9 lectures • 52min

Basic Endgames4 lectures • 23min

How to play a game7 lectures • 59min

Bonus1 lecture • 1min

Requirements

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