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Enrichment • Series

Chess 101

Christine P

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This series ended on August 16, 2024. All 1:1 and group chats related to this series are disabled 7 days after the last session.

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About

In this series, we will cover the basics of chess through interactive sessions, from learning how the pieces move to successfully implementing the key principles of the opening.

You do not need any prior knowledge and are not required to have a physical chess board -- our practice will be done on screen!

Tutor Qualifications

At my high school, I founded a chess club where we play casual games and host a friendly learning environment. This past month, I achieved my highest Elo (skill level) on chess.com of 1831. I have competed in four quad tournaments for youth in the US Chess Federation and won two of them.

✋ ATTENDANCE POLICY

You are free to attend whichever sessions you think you will find most helpful to you!

Dates

July 26 - August 16

Learners

6 / 10

Total Sessions

4

About the Tutor

Hi there! I'm a senior happy to be tutoring for the math section of the SAT, AP Calculus AB, AP US History, AP World History, APES, and even chess. Some of my hobbies include playing tennis, piano, and writing classical music.

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Upcoming Sessions

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Past Sessions

4
26
Jul

Session 1

Other Topics

Today, we will cover the basic rules of the game:
  • How to set up a chess board
  • Naming the squares on a chess board
  • The movements and significance of each piece
  • How to check and checkmate
2
Aug

Session 2

Other Topics

We will learn how to successfully implement key strategies in the opening of a chess game:
  • Developing your pieces
  • Controlling the center
  • Protecting your king
  • Keeping your opponent's power in check
  • We will play a group game against a computer opponent
9
Aug

Session 3

Other Topics

Today, we will practice tactics using puzzles and formulate strategies in certain positions!
16
Aug

Session 4

Other Topics

We will cover simple yet effective book opening moves and their responses for the white and black pieces.

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