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Enrichment • Series

Introduction to Chess

Maya B

Series Details

Sessions

Public Discussion

This series ended on February 18, 2023. All 1:1 and group chats related to this series are disabled 7 days after the last session.

Series Details

About

We'll go through everything related to chess! We'll start with the basics, starting from the rules to important strategies you can use while playing.

Tutor Qualifications

I've been playing chess since I was five and have competed in local, state, national, and international competitions!

✋ ATTENDANCE POLICY

Please don't miss more than two sessions! Let me know if you won't be able to make a session, for any reason.

Dates

January 7 - February 18

Learners

20 / 40

Total Sessions

5

About the Tutor

I'm a high school student. Currently, I am tutoring Pre-algebra, Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2. I enjoy reading books, playing chess, and learning about math. I can't wait to discuss mathematical concepts with others!

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Upcoming Sessions

0

Past Sessions

5
7
Jan

Session 1

Orientation

This orientation is just to get to know everyone's prior chess knowledge and start with the basics!
14
Jan

Session 2

Other Topics

We'll continue from where we left off (learning rules), and start with strategies for the opening (beginning of the game). We'll use Lichess.org to practice opening moves!
21
Jan

Session 3

Review

We will continue learning strategies to use in the opening and begin learning about the middlegame!
28
Jan

Session 4

Review

We will continue reviewing strategies for the opening and do some practice using Lichess.org!
18
Feb

Session 5

Review

I will answer any questions you may have about the opening, middlegame, etc and we will continue discussing the middlegame.

Public Discussion

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