Chess: Complete Basics For Beginners- 2023 Updated Course

Master the Fundamentals of Chess and Dominate Your Opponents with Confidence!

What you'll learn

How to set up the chess board and understand the movements of each piece

An appreciation for the history of chess and how it has shaped our culture, as well as its many benefits for cognitive development and critical thinking skills.

Basic chess strategies and tactics for both defense and offense

Types of direction in chess, value of each piece & its evaluation in a position.

The importance of controlling the center of the board and how to do it effectively

An understanding of common chess terminology and notations with examples

Basic rules of chess (Touch & Move, Pawn Promotion, Castling etc.)

Opening traps to avoid, Concept of Pin, Fork, Double Attack, Deflection & Discovered Attack.

How to solve one move mate with assignments.

Other chess related concepts explained (like chess tournament, chess community, chess coaching center, pros & cons of chess, scholarship & job opportunity etc.)

Resources for continued learning is provided.

There will be Assignments, Quizzes and Exam to test your understanding.

By the end of this course, students will have a strong foundation in complete chess basics. They will have to ability to start the play in a tournament.

They will also gain insights into the history & importance of chess, as well as how it can benefit us in various ways beyond just a fun game to play.

Requirements

No prior experience with chess is required to take this course. We will start from the very basics and gradually build up to more advanced topics.

Students should have access to a chess board and pieces, either physical or digital, in order to practice the moves and exercises covered in the course.

Students should have a basic understanding of English, as the course is conducted in English.

It's recommended that students have a strong desire to learn and improve their chess skills, as this course will require dedication and practice to fully benefit from the content.

There is no age restriction in chess. Anyone can take up this course & enjoy its benefits.

That's it! With these simple requirements, anyone can take this course and start learning the fundamentals of chess in no time.

Description

Master the fundamentals of chess with our Chess: Complete Basics for Beginners- 2023 updated course! This comprehensive guide is perfect for beginners who are just starting out, or for those who want to brush up on their skills and take their game to the next level.Are you looking to improve your chess game? Our newly updated course covers all the basics, from the starting position of the chessboard, directions in chess, each piece movements with rules and restrictions, value of each pieces & position evaluation, algebraic notations, opening traps, one move mate puzzles to various strategies and tactics such as controlling the center squares, speedy development of pieces, active square, pin, fork, deflection, double attack, discovered attack, etc. It also includes plenty of practice exercises to help you sharpen your skills. Whether you're a complete beginner or an intermediate player, our 2023 updated course has everything you need to take your chess skills to the next level. This course is packed with tips, tricks, and techniques to help you win more games and become a better player. Learn the complete basics of chess, hone your strategy, and start winning more games today!Acquire this skill today to boost your confidence, patience, & chess skill!

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Welcome message and course overview

Lecture 2 Chess Coacher Profile

Lecture 3 Brief history of Chess and it's importance in our lives

Lecture 4 Introduction to the Chess Board and Pieces

Lecture 5 Types of direction commonly referenced in Chess Board

Lecture 6 Starting Position of the Chess Board

Lecture 7 Lecture 7: Recap

Section 2: Understanding the Pieces

Lecture 8 Intro - How each piece moves and captures

Lecture 9 King - Movement and rules

Lecture 10 Queen - Movement and rules

Lecture 11 Rook - Movement and rules

Lecture 12 Bishop - Movement and rules

Lecture 13 Knight - Movement and rules

Lecture 14 Pawns - Movement and rules

Lecture 15 The value of each piece and how to evaluate a position

Lecture 16 Practice exercises to reinforce understanding

Lecture 17 Solution

Lecture 18 Recap

Section 3: Basic Chess Strategy

Lecture 19 Basic rules of Chess

Lecture 20 What is Check and Checkmate?

Lecture 21 The importance of controlling the center of the board

Lecture 22 Developing pieces to active squares

Lecture 23 Touch & Move Rule

Lecture 24 Pawn Promotion Rule

Lecture 25 Castling Rule

Lecture 26 Special Castling Rule

Lecture 27 Why must we do castling?

Lecture 28 Basic checkmate patterns

Lecture 29 Recap

Section 4: Common Chess Terminology and Notation

Lecture 30 How to read and write algebraic chess notation in detail

Lecture 31 Continuation…

Lecture 32 Continuation…

Lecture 33 Benefits of using Notation

Lecture 34 Concept of Opening, Middle Game and Endgame

Lecture 35 Concept of Supported and Unsupported

Lecture 36 Concept of Win, Lose and Draw/Stalemate

Lecture 37 Concept of Attack and Defense

Lecture 38 One move mate puzzle 1

Lecture 39 Solution

Lecture 40 Recap

Section 5: Opening Traps, Tactics & Combinations

Lecture 41 Intro - Using opening principles to develop a successful strategy

Lecture 42 Small opening traps to avoid - Fool's Mate

Lecture 43 Small opening traps to avoid - Grob's Mate (Similar to Fool's Mate)

Lecture 44 Small opening traps to avoid - Bird's Opening (Similar to Fool's Mate)

Lecture 45 Small opening traps to avoid - Dutch Defense (Similar to Fool's Mate)

Lecture 46 Small opening traps to avoid - Scholar's Mate

Lecture 47 Small opening traps to avoid - Smothered Mate

Lecture 48 What is Pin?

Lecture 49 What is Fork?

Lecture 50 The power of Double Attack

Lecture 51 The Art of Deflection

Lecture 52 How to utilize Discovered attack

Lecture 53 One move mate puzzle 2

Lecture 54 Solution

Lecture 55 Recap

Section 6: Chess tournament and Coaching Center

Lecture 56 Intro to the world of chess beyond the board

Lecture 57 What goes on in a typical Chess tournament?

Lecture 58 How to get involved in a chess community?

Lecture 59 What can you do further to grow?

Lecture 60 Benefits of joining coaching center

Section 7: Benefits of Playing Chess

Lecture 61 Pros & Cons of Playing Chess

Lecture 62 Scholarships & Job Opportunities through Chess

Section 8: Putting it All Together

Lecture 63 Resources for continued learning

Lecture 64 How to utilize concepts learnt so far more effectively.

Lecture 65 Udemy Review

Lecture 66 Exam Instructions

This course is perfect for beginners who are just starting to learn chess, or for anyone who wants to refresh their knowledge of the game. We'll start with the absolute basics and gradually build up to more advanced topics, so even if you have no prior experience with chess, you'll be able to follow along.,This course pace is setup such that even kids can follow along, if you feel the need to speed up the lecture, you can definitely do so for a fast learning experience.