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1.Q1.A - Introduction to Chess Basics

In the first part of this chess course, beginners will develop a solid understanding of the chessboard, chess pieces, and fundamental strategies. Learners will master basic piece movements, key rules, and early tactical patterns. Through interactive sessions, they will gain confidence in their decision-making and learn to play complete games. This section is ideal for beginners looking to build a strong foundation in chess, enabling them to navigate the board efficiently and play basic matches.

Difficulty Level: BEGINNER

Age group: 10-89

Content

**Chessboard Setup** Students will learn how to set up the chessboard correctly, including understanding the layout of ranks, files, and squares. They will become familiar with the coordinates used in chess notation. **Introduction to Chess Pieces** Students will be introduced to the six different types of chess pieces: pawns, rooks, knights, bishops, queens, and kings. They will learn about each piece's unique movement and role in the game. **Understanding Pawns** This session focuses on the pawn's movement, including its ability to move forward, capture diagonally, and its special moves such as en passant and promotion. Students will practice pawn movements. **Understanding Rooks** Students will learn about the rook's ability to move vertically and horizontally across the board. They will practice using rooks to control files and ranks effectively. **Understanding Knights** The unique L-shaped movement of the knight will be explored in this session. Students will practice jumping over other pieces and learn how to leverage the knight's movement in games. **Understanding Bishops** This session will focus on the bishop's diagonal movement and its potential to control long diagonals. Students will practice positioning bishops strategically on the board. **Understanding Queens** The queen's versatility as the most powerful piece will be emphasized. Students will learn how to use the queen in both offense and defense, practicing its movements. **Understanding Kings** Students will learn about the king's movement and the importance of protecting it during the game. They will understand concepts of check and checkmate.

Prerequisites

No prior chess knowledge is required.
Basic understanding of games and strategic thinking is helpful.

Objectives

Identify all chess pieces and explain their movement patterns.
Understand the layout of the chessboard and the significance of ranks, files, and diagonals.
Execute special rules such as castling, pawn promotion, and en passant.
Recognize basic tactical motifs such as forks and pins.
Play a complete game of chess, incorporating opening principles and basic strategy.

Learning Outcomes

Successfully set up a chessboard and start a game.
Demonstrate the movement of each piece in different game scenarios.
Implement basic tactical patterns during a match.
Complete a practice chess game, applying learned rules and strategies.
Show improved decision-making and piece coordination in beginner-level games.

Why learn with EnthuZiastic?

Here's why more and more people are joining EnthuZiastic

Personalized Lessons

Customize your lessons to meet your individual goals.

Expert Teachers

Top rated teachers to guide you through the learning process.

Flexible Timings

Attend classes anytime, anywhere. Make your own schedule.

Easy Rescheduling

manage holidays or conflicting appointments easily by rescheduling classes.

Complete Support

A compassionate support team to listen to your needs.

Completion Certificate

You will get a certificate for the completion of the course.

How it works?

Enroll

Enroll for the course of your liking by selecting 1:1 or group classes. Choose the type of instructor you want to learn with.

Schedule

Download Enthu app and schedule classes for the day and time that works best for you. You own your learning schedule.

Learn

Join classes on Zoom and start learning with lessons customized for you. Make most of our student success program.

Value Proposition

We offer a diverse range of interactive classes, ensuring accessible and personalized education for everyone, anytime, anywhere.

Carefully Curated Expert Instructors

All courses are taught by our expert instructors who are carefully chosen with a rigorous < 1% acceptance rate. For every 100 tutors interviewed, only 1 is chosen, ensuring you get the best.

Engaging and Interactive Classes

Each session is designed to be dynamic and captivating, ensuring the learner stays excited and engaged throughout.

Progress Reports

Our team works hard behind the scenes to create and maintain a meticulously detailed progress report for each learner as they progress through the sessions.

Session Recordings

The recordings of each session are automatically available in the app after 24 hours of each session, they are extremely helpful for revisions.

Certificates

Some rewards are necessary for motivating learners and Enthuziastic awards dedicated learners with official certificate of completion and if they win in any of our regular competitions, they are awarded the respective winners certificates.

Feedback and Assignments

Parents/Learners provide us regular feedback after every session through a formal submission in the app, this helps us customize the learning path after every session according to how the learners are responding to the tutoring.

Chat Communication

Connect with instructors and peer learners directly via our app's dedicated chat group for every batch fostering a community experience while learning together.

24/7 Support

We take great pride in our service delivery. We're here for you round the clock to address any questions or concerns.

Quality & Affordability

The entire Enthuziastic team strives hard to bring you high quality learning at affordable prices. Because of the support of learners like yourself, we continue to grow our offerings and keep making them more and more affordable.

Personal Family Buddy

You will be assigned a personal family buddy, whom you can continuously stay in touch through and beyond your learners learning journey. Whatever your needs are you can always reach out to your Family Buddy/Student Success Manager whose only job is to make your learning journey successful.

Carefully Curated Expert Instructors

All courses are taught by our expert instructors who are carefully chosen with a rigorous < 1% acceptance rate. For every 100 tutors interviewed, only 1 is chosen, ensuring you get the best.

Engaging and Interactive Classes

Each session is designed to be dynamic and captivating, ensuring the learner stays excited and engaged throughout.

Progress Reports

Our team works hard behind the scenes to create and maintain a meticulously detailed progress report for each learner as they progress through the sessions.

Session Recordings

The recordings of each session are automatically available in the app after 24 hours of each session, they are extremely helpful for revisions.

Certificates

Feedback and Assignments

Chat Communication

Connect with instructors and peer learners directly via our app's dedicated chat group for every batch fostering a community experience while learning together.

24/7 Support

We take great pride in our service delivery. We're here for you round the clock to address any questions or concerns.

Quality & Affordability

Personal Family Buddy

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

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This course is for absolute beginners who want to learn chess from scratch.

You’ll need a chessboard and pieces, which can be physical or online through chess apps.

Each session lasts about 50 minutes, with interactive discussions and practice time.

Yes, the course is designed for all ages, especially beginners, including children from 6+ years old.

Yes, by the end of Part 1, you’ll have the skills to play a complete game using basic strategies.

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This course Includes

8 live tutoring sessions

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Certificate of completion

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Courses

1.Q1.A - Introduction to Chess Basics

Difficulty Level: BEGINNER

Age group: 10-89

Content

Prerequisites

No prior chess knowledge is required.
Basic understanding of games and strategic thinking is helpful.

Objectives

Identify all chess pieces and explain their movement patterns.
Understand the layout of the chessboard and the significance of ranks, files, and diagonals.
Execute special rules such as castling, pawn promotion, and en passant.
Recognize basic tactical motifs such as forks and pins.
Play a complete game of chess, incorporating opening principles and basic strategy.

Learning Outcomes

Successfully set up a chessboard and start a game.
Demonstrate the movement of each piece in different game scenarios.
Implement basic tactical patterns during a match.
Complete a practice chess game, applying learned rules and strategies.
Show improved decision-making and piece coordination in beginner-level games.

Why learn with EnthuZiastic?

Here's why more and more people are joining EnthuZiastic

Personalized Lessons

Customize your lessons to meet your individual goals.

Expert Teachers

Top rated teachers to guide you through the learning process.

Flexible Timings

Attend classes anytime, anywhere. Make your own schedule.

Easy Rescheduling

manage holidays or conflicting appointments easily by rescheduling classes.

Complete Support

A compassionate support team to listen to your needs.

Completion Certificate

You will get a certificate for the completion of the course.

How it works?

Enroll

Enroll for the course of your liking by selecting 1:1 or group classes. Choose the type of instructor you want to learn with.

Schedule

Download Enthu app and schedule classes for the day and time that works best for you. You own your learning schedule.

Learn

Join classes on Zoom and start learning with lessons customized for you. Make most of our student success program.

Value Proposition

We offer a diverse range of interactive classes, ensuring accessible and personalized education for everyone, anytime, anywhere.

Carefully Curated Expert Instructors

All courses are taught by our expert instructors who are carefully chosen with a rigorous < 1% acceptance rate. For every 100 tutors interviewed, only 1 is chosen, ensuring you get the best.

Engaging and Interactive Classes

Each session is designed to be dynamic and captivating, ensuring the learner stays excited and engaged throughout.

Progress Reports

Our team works hard behind the scenes to create and maintain a meticulously detailed progress report for each learner as they progress through the sessions.

Session Recordings

The recordings of each session are automatically available in the app after 24 hours of each session, they are extremely helpful for revisions.

Certificates

Feedback and Assignments

Chat Communication

Connect with instructors and peer learners directly via our app's dedicated chat group for every batch fostering a community experience while learning together.

24/7 Support

We take great pride in our service delivery. We're here for you round the clock to address any questions or concerns.

Quality & Affordability

Personal Family Buddy

Carefully Curated Expert Instructors

All courses are taught by our expert instructors who are carefully chosen with a rigorous < 1% acceptance rate. For every 100 tutors interviewed, only 1 is chosen, ensuring you get the best.

Engaging and Interactive Classes

Each session is designed to be dynamic and captivating, ensuring the learner stays excited and engaged throughout.

Progress Reports

Our team works hard behind the scenes to create and maintain a meticulously detailed progress report for each learner as they progress through the sessions.

Session Recordings

The recordings of each session are automatically available in the app after 24 hours of each session, they are extremely helpful for revisions.

Certificates

Feedback and Assignments

Chat Communication

Connect with instructors and peer learners directly via our app's dedicated chat group for every batch fostering a community experience while learning together.

24/7 Support

We take great pride in our service delivery. We're here for you round the clock to address any questions or concerns.

Quality & Affordability

Personal Family Buddy