Chess Beginners
This introductory beginners chess course is designed for players who have limited or no chess experience. By the end of the 14 weeks, players will be armed with sufficient knowledge and skills to confidently play a complete game of chess. They should also be able to employ basic tactics and strategies to win games against opponents of similar skill level without external assistance.
Week Lesson Topic Notes
1. History of chess and rules of the game.
2. Special rules - en passant, castling, pawn promotion.
3. Common opening pitfalls.
4. Favorable trades - value of pieces, hanging pieces.
5. Basic tactical themes - Pins, forks, skewers.
6. Board visualization - algebraic notation, Counting attackers and defenders.
7. Checks,Checkmates and Stalemates.
8. Principles of attacking play
9. Common mating patterns - mate in one, mate in two.
10. Creating checkmates - two rooks.
11. Tactical themes (II)- removing the guard, discovered attack.
12. Creating checkmates - king and rook checkmate
13. Simple pawn endings - opposition.
14. Bringing it all together - online tournament.
Intermediate Chess
1. **Opening Principles**
2. **Basic Tactics**
3. **Middlegame Strategy**
4. **Endgame Fundamentals**
5. **Piece Development and Coordination**
6. **Planning and Strategy**
7. **Tournament 1**
8. **Attack and Defense**
9. **Pawn Play**
10. **Transition from Opening to Middlegame**
11. **Basic Calculation Techniques**
12. **Positional Play**
13. **Practical Play**
14. **Tournament
Mr. Park has participated in numerous chess tournaments across Korea, Japan, and the United States. His peak performance was winning the Broome County Championship with a performance of 2275. Since 2021, Mr. Park has been working with students of all levels, from beginners to those aiming to compete in tournaments and improve their chess skills. His passion for teaching stems from his own experience of breaking through the 1800 rating barrier, and he is dedicated to helping students reach and surpass the 2000 level.
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The mission of Chicago North Shore Chinese Center (Sun International Education, Inc) is to inspire students to develop a love of learning and empower them with the skills and knowledge to become confident, optimistic, and socially responsible citizens, thus, enhancing students' academic competitiveness and social skills. Our students will achieve personal success and become a responsible and productive global citizens of the 21st century.
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