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3.Q1.A - Introduction to Long-Term Strategic Thinking in Chess

This introductory part focuses on long-term strategic planning in chess, encouraging students to recognize and develop multi-move strategies, understand positional play, and identify the value of piece coordination over several turns. Through puzzles, games, and reviews, students will gain foundational skills in planning and tactical foresight essential for building more complex strategies.

Age group: 5-89

Content

**Intro to Strategic Thinking: Planning Ahead** Students learn the importance of planning ahead and forming strategies that develop over multiple moves. **Recognizing Patterns for Long-Term Gains** Practice identifying board patterns that lead to long-term strategic advantages. **Puzzle Solving: Basic Long-Term Strategy** Solve puzzles designed to build foundational long-term planning skills. **Game Review: Effective Long-Term Planning** Analyze games with successful long-term strategies, observing how plans were executed. **Practice Games: Implementing Long-Term Plans** Play games where students focus on forming and implementing a strategic plan. **Intro to the Importance of Piece Positioning** Learn the significance of positioning pieces for long-term control over the board. **Puzzle Solving: Positioning for Future Moves** Puzzles focusing on positioning pieces for upcoming phases of the game. **Practice Games: Positioning Focus** Play games emphasizing proper piece positioning as part of a long-term strategy.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of chess rules, piece movements, and objectives.
Familiarity with check and checkmate concepts.

Objectives

Identify and implement multi-phase strategic plans that create long-term advantages.
Develop the ability to recognize and capitalize on positional strengths in various board setups.
Learn to analyze and draw insights from famous chess games, focusing on long-term planning.
Practice incorporating strategic sacrifices for future positional gain.
Understand transitions between opening, middle, and endgame phases, applying different strategies as the game progresses.

Outcomes

Demonstrate the ability to create and execute multi-phase strategies during gameplay.
Analyze and critique classic games, identifying long-term strategies that led to victories.
Successfully incorporate strategic sacrifices within practice games, improving positional play.
Transition smoothly between game phases, utilizing suitable tactics at each stage.
Exhibit increased confidence in planning and executing complex strategies over multiple moves.

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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.

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Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

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Fundamental multi-move planning and positional play are introduced.

Yes, there will be optional puzzle assignments to reinforce learning

Practice games will be included, focusing on applying strategic concepts.

Game reviews will focus on how successful players develop long-term plans.

Yes, it’s designed to build foundational strategic skills gradually.

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Courses

3.Q1.A - Introduction to Long-Term Strategic Thinking in Chess

Age group: 5-89

Content

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of chess rules, piece movements, and objectives.
Familiarity with check and checkmate concepts.

Objectives

Identify and implement multi-phase strategic plans that create long-term advantages.
Develop the ability to recognize and capitalize on positional strengths in various board setups.
Learn to analyze and draw insights from famous chess games, focusing on long-term planning.
Practice incorporating strategic sacrifices for future positional gain.
Understand transitions between opening, middle, and endgame phases, applying different strategies as the game progresses.

Outcomes

Demonstrate the ability to create and execute multi-phase strategies during gameplay.
Analyze and critique classic games, identifying long-term strategies that led to victories.
Successfully incorporate strategic sacrifices within practice games, improving positional play.
Transition smoothly between game phases, utilizing suitable tactics at each stage.
Exhibit increased confidence in planning and executing complex strategies over multiple moves.

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.

Homework & Assignments

Reinforce your learning with practical homework and hands-on assignments.

Completion Certificate

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

Group Discussion & Peer Learning

Collaborate with peers through discussions and shared learning experiences.

Access to Alumni Community

Join a vibrant alumni network for support, insights, and continued learning.

Post-Course Support & Career Guidance

Get expert support and career advice even after the course ends.

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