Beginner Chess Foundations: Tactics, Development, and Endgames

Beginner Chess Foundations: Tactics, Development, and Endgames

Beginner Chess Foundations: Tactics, Development, and Endgames

A foundational chess course teaching piece development, basic checkmating patterns, essential tactics, and introductory endgame principles through demonstration and practice games.

Beginner Chess Foundations: Tactics, Development, and Endgames

Paid once.

Level
Beginner
Ages
6–10
Duration
25 min
Classes
5 / Week
Weeks
2

Class Experience

This beginners-level chess course covers effective piece development, common mating techniques, basic tactics (double attacks, forks), piece management, draw rules, and introductory endgame concepts. Lessons combine instruction, visual aids, practice games, and group discussion to build practical strategic thinking and tactical awareness.

Learning Outcomes

  • Use common checkmate patterns and basic tactical motifs

  • Apply piece development and opening principles to mobilize forces

  • Demonstrate basic endgame principles and understand draw rules

  • Manage pieces effectively to avoid hanging pieces and poor trades

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Meet your Instructor

Joined August, 2026

4.4

194

Reviews

5+

Years

550+

Students

A distinguished chess coach holding a 1800+ ranking with multiple years of teaching experience across beginner to advanced levels. Coaching emphasizes clear instruction in openings, tactical pattern recognition, endgame technique, and strategic planning. Lessons are personalized…

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4.3

6 reviews for this class

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Chess Assessment: One-on-One Skill Evaluation

Chess Assessment: One-on-One Skill Evaluation

Nandini Kohli4.5

Ages 6–15 · 30 min · 1 / Week

$10.00per classSee schedule

Chess for Preschoolers Level 1: Story Play and Basic Moves

Chess for Preschoolers Level 1: Story Play and Basic Moves

Nandini Kohli5.0

Ages 4–6 · 40 min · 1 / Week

$35.00per classSee schedule

Girls' Chess: Tactics, Strategy, and Confidence

Girls' Chess: Tactics, Strategy, and Confidence

Avni Kapoor4.0

Ages 7–12 · 45 min · 1 / Week

$12.00per classSee schedule

Chess for Neurodivergent Kids: Focus and Emotional Growth

Chess for Neurodivergent Kids: Focus and Emotional Growth

Avni Kapoor4.5

Ages 6–11 · 55 min · 1 / Week

$12.00per classSee schedule

Chess Club: Play Real Games and Get Expert Feedback

Chess Club: Play Real Games and Get Expert Feedback

Avni Kapoor4.8

Ages 6–11 · 55 min · 1 / Week

$12.00per classSee schedule

Chess Tiny Explorers Level 1: Intro to Pieces and Play

Chess Tiny Explorers Level 1: Intro to Pieces and Play

Bhavya Menon

Ages 4–7 · 55 min · 1 / Week

$12.00per classSee schedule

Chess Club: Weekly Play, Lessons and Mini-Tournaments

Chess Club: Weekly Play, Lessons and Mini-Tournaments

Bhavya Menon4.7

Ages 7–12 · 55 min · 1 / Week

$10.00per classSee schedule

Chess Level 1: Pieces, Rules, and Basic Strategy

Chess Level 1: Pieces, Rules, and Basic Strategy

Bhavya Menon

Ages 5–10 · 55 min · 1 / Week

$12.00per classSee schedule

Chess Assessment: One-on-One Skill Evaluation
NK

Nandini Kohli

4.5(13)

Chess Assessment: One-on-One Skill Evaluation

Beginner

Level

6–15

Ages

30 min

Duration

1 / Week

Classes

1

Weeks

$10.00per class
See schedule
Chess for Preschoolers Level 1: Story Play and Basic Moves
NK

Nandini Kohli

5.0(1)

Chess for Preschoolers Level 1: Story Play and Basic Moves

Beginner

Level

4–6

Ages

40 min

Duration

1 / Week

Classes

12

Weeks

$35.00per class
See schedule
Girls' Chess: Tactics, Strategy, and Confidence
AK

Avni Kapoor

4.0(5)

Girls' Chess: Tactics, Strategy, and Confidence

Intermediate

Level

7–12

Ages

45 min

Duration

1 / Week

Classes

10

Weeks

$12.00per class
See schedule
Chess for Neurodivergent Kids: Focus and Emotional Growth
AK

Avni Kapoor

4.5(14)

Chess for Neurodivergent Kids: Focus and Emotional Growth

Beginner

Level

6–11

Ages

55 min

Duration

1 / Week

Classes

10

Weeks

$12.00per class
See schedule
Chess Club: Play Real Games and Get Expert Feedback
AK

Avni Kapoor

4.8(5)

Chess Club: Play Real Games and Get Expert Feedback

Intermediate

Level

6–11

Ages

55 min

Duration

1 / Week

Classes

12

Weeks

$12.00per class
See schedule
Chess Tiny Explorers Level 1: Intro to Pieces and Play
BM

Bhavya Menon

Chess Tiny Explorers Level 1: Intro to Pieces and Play

Beginner

Level

4–7

Ages

55 min

Duration

1 / Week

Classes

12

Weeks

$12.00per class
See schedule
Chess Club: Weekly Play, Lessons and Mini-Tournaments
BM

Bhavya Menon

4.7(9)

Chess Club: Weekly Play, Lessons and Mini-Tournaments

Mixed Level

Level

7–12

Ages

55 min

Duration

1 / Week

Classes

12

Weeks

$10.00per class
See schedule
Chess Level 1: Pieces, Rules, and Basic Strategy
BM

Bhavya Menon

Chess Level 1: Pieces, Rules, and Basic Strategy

Beginner

Level

5–10

Ages

55 min

Duration

1 / Week

Classes

10

Weeks

$12.00per class
See schedule