Level 2 of 5
Advanced Beginner Chess Course
Turn the rules into real games with tactical patterns, opening principles, basic endgames and an introduction to tournament play.
- Age
- 6+
- Rating
- Up to 1000
- Duration
- 3 Months
- Live classes
- 24 Live Classes
Who This Course Is For
Students who know the rules and can play full games, with a rating up to about 1000 or equivalent ability.
What Students Will Achieve
- Find forks, pins and skewers in games
- Combine pieces to build simple attacks
- Convert basic endgames
- Feel comfortable in a first tournament
Assessment and Level-Up Criteria
- Solves tactical puzzles consistently
- Plays sound opening moves
- Converts basic endgames
- Coach assessment recommends the next level
Complete Syllabus
5 modules · 24 Live Classes
1 Tactical Patterns
- Forks, pins and skewers
- Discovered attacks
2 Tactical Combinations
- Combining tactical themes
- Calculating short sequences
3 Openings and Coordination
- Opening principles
- Piece coordination
4 Basic Endgames
- King and pawn endgames
- Simple rook endgames
5 Tournament Introduction and Assessment
- Tournament rules and etiquette
- Level assessment
Learning Outcomes
- Forks, pins and skewers
- Tactical combinations
- Opening principles
- Basic endgames
- Piece coordination
- Tournament introduction
Free Demo Class
Start Advanced Beginner With a Free Class
Book a free demo class. A coach will assess the student's level and confirm the right starting point, with no commitment.