Chess Tactics and Traps — Beginners Level 2

Chess Tactics and Traps — Beginners Level 2

Chess Tactics and Traps — Beginners Level 2

Learn essential chess tactics, common checkmate patterns, opening principles, and draw rules using puzzles and gameplay to build pattern recognition and strategic thinking.

Chess Tactics and Traps — Beginners Level 2

Paid once.

Level
Beginner
Ages
6–11
Duration
55 min
Classes
1 / Week
Weeks
10

Class Experience

This course expands beginner chess knowledge by introducing tactical motifs (forks, pins, skewers), common mating patterns, opening basics, and draw rules. Students practice spotting hanging pieces, avoiding bad trades, and applying development principles through puzzles, examples, and position analysis to prepare for intermediate study.

Learning Outcomes

  • Execute essential tactics such as forks, pins, and skewers

  • Recognize common checkmate patterns

  • Understand draw conditions

  • Apply sound piece development and opening principles

  • Analyze positions and make strategic decisions

Prerequisites

Materials needed:

Device or computer with good internet connection

Chess set (optional but encouraged)

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Mrs. Sharda Ahuja

Joined August, 2026

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