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Learning objective
Learn chess pieces, movement, rules, and basic strategy.
Cognitive Skills Course
Chess Basic
Chess fundamentals for beginners — pieces, rules, checkmate patterns, and tournament-ready play across Levels A, B, and C.
Program snapshot
Built for steady progress
Key structure for Chess Basic — duration, rhythm and age fit at a glance.
- 1
3 months
Course duration
- 2
2
Weekly classes
- 3
24
Total sessions
- 4
60 minutes
Session length
- 5
5–18 years
Age group
Learning goals
Course Objectives
What your child will build through Chess Basic — clear, mentor-led outcomes across the cognitive skills program.
3 core objectives
Mentor-tracked progress
02
Learning objective
Develop critical thinking, concentration, and spatial awareness.
03
Learning objective
Build patience, perseverance, and sportsmanship through structured play.
How we teach
Teaching Strategies / Catalyst
The mentor-led methods that make Chess Basic engaging — hands-on, progressive and designed to spark confidence in every session.
3 core strategies
Live mentor-led
Strategy 01
Interactive gameplay sessions with guided instruction.
Strategy 02
Progressive level-based curriculum (Levels A, B, and C).
Strategy 03
Regular playing sessions and free tournaments to apply learning.
Holistic growth
Development
Chess Basic builds the whole learner — not just technique, but the motor, cognitive and emotional skills that last beyond the classroom.
Critical Thinking
Logical reasoning, pattern analysis, and problem-solving through chess.
Concentration & Focus
Sustained attention during gameplay and calculation.
Sportsmanship
Managing wins and losses with emotional intelligence.
Course syllabus
Timeline / Structure
A clear class-by-class path through Chess Basic — what happens in each phase, from the first session to the final review.
3
Phases
6
Class blocks
Phase 01
Level A — Introduction to Chess
Weeks 1–4
Introduction to pieces and coordinates, movement and capturing, check, defending check, checkmate, and pawn promotion.
Revision & Play
Revision of all topics, playing session, and free tournament.
Phase 02
Level B — Rules & Tactics
Weeks 5–8
Stalemate, defense, checkmate in 1 move, castling, en passant, fair and unfair exchanges, and notations.
Revision & Play
Revision, playing session, and free tournament.
Phase 03
Level C — Openings & Checkmate Patterns
Weeks 9–12
Types of draws and wins, touch-and-move rule, king and queen vs king, king and two rooks vs king, basic opening principles, and checkmate in 2 moves.
Revision & Play
Revision, playing session, and free tournament.
Assessments
How mentor progress is tracked throughout Chess Basic — supportive check-ins and clear milestones, not high-pressure tests.
Age-appropriate, encouragement-first feedback
2 assessment points across the course
Evaluation checklist
- 01Checkpoint
Ongoing evaluation through gameplay and playing sessions.
- 02Final review
Free tournaments at the end of each level to assess practical skills.
After completion
Expected Outcomes Post-Course
What learners take away from Chess Basic — skills, confidence and habits that continue well after the final class.
Outcome 01
Solid understanding of chess rules, piece movement, and basic tactics.
Certificate-ready milestone
Outcome 02
Ability to play full games and participate in casual tournaments.
Certificate-ready milestone
Outcome 03
Improved numeracy, logical reasoning, and strategic thinking.
Certificate-ready milestone
3 outcomes mapped to mentor feedback and your child's completion certificate
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