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About Erick
As a Civil Engineer by trade, I have been an avid chess player since childhood. Throughout my school years, I actively participated in numerous tournaments, and my passion for the game has never waned. Chess has played a significant role in cultivating my critical thinking abilities, and now I aspire to impart this valuable skill to other children.
About the lesson
- All levels
- English
Languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Beginner's Chess Lessons
Intermediate Chess Lessons
Advanced Chess Lessons
Sample:
Beginner's Chess Lesson
I. Introduction
A. Briefly explain the objective of chess
B. Describe the chessboard and its setup
C. Introduce the chess pieces and their movements
II. Piece Movements
A. Pawn
1. Explain the pawn's initial double-step option
2. Discuss pawn capture and promotion
B. Rook
1. Explain the rook's horizontal and vertical movement
2. Introduce the concept of castling
C. Knight
1. Describe the knight's unique L-shaped movement
2. Discuss the knight's ability to jump over other pieces
D. Bishop
1. Explain the bishop's diagonal movement
E. Queen
1. Describe the queen's ability to move in all directions
F. King
1. Explain the king's limited movement
2. Discuss the concept of check and checkmate
III. Basic Strategies
A. Control the center
1. Explain the importance of controlling the central squares
B. Piece development
1. Discuss the significance of developing pieces early
C. Pawn structure
1. Introduce the concept of pawn structure and its impact on the game
D. Tactical motifs
1. Briefly explain common tactical patterns, such as forks and pins
IV. Endgame Basics
A. King and pawn endgame
1. Discuss the basics of pawn promotion and winning endgames
B. King and rook endgame
1. Explain the fundamentals of checkmating with a rook
C. King and queen endgame
1. Introduce basic checkmating techniques with a queen
V. Resources for Improvement
A. Recommend chess books, websites, and apps for further learning
B. Encourage joining a local chess club or online chess community
VI. Practice Session
A. Provide simple chess puzzles for beginners to solve
B. Suggest playing practice games against other beginners
VII. Conclusion
A. Recap key points covered in the lesson
B. Encourage ongoing practice and exploration of chess
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I highly recommend Erick as he knows how to take your chess to the level you want. He is someone who has a step-by-step plan to get you there, and who's already helped many others even in personal sessions. He can train you and put you in the right direction. He will tell you what you should be working on; during and after your sessions.
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- 5h: R1199
- 10h: R2418
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