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Elementary Course

For complete beginners

Course Overview

The Elementary Course is designed to introduce young minds and absolute beginners to the beautiful world of chess. This foundational program focuses on building a strong understanding of the game's basic principles, creating a solid platform for future growth.

Through engaging lessons, interactive exercises, and fun activities, students will develop critical thinking skills while learning the art of chess. Our experienced coaches ensure that every student feels confident and excited about their chess journey.

The course emphasizes not just the rules of chess, but also good sportsmanship, patience, and the joy of strategic thinking. By the end of this course, students will be ready to play complete games and progress to more advanced training.

Who This Course Is For

  • Children ages 5-12 who have never played chess before
  • Adults who want to learn chess from scratch in a structured way
  • Parents who want to learn alongside their children
  • Anyone curious about chess but unsure where to start
  • School groups looking for an introductory chess program

What You'll Learn

The Chessboard

Understanding files, ranks, diagonals, and how to set up the board correctly.

Piece Movements

How each piece moves, captures, and their relative values in the game.

Special Moves

Castling, en passant, and pawn promotion explained with examples.

Check & Checkmate

Understanding when the King is in danger and how to win the game.

Basic Tactics

Simple forks, pins, and ways to win material from your opponent.

Game Etiquette

Proper chess conduct, touch-move rule, and good sportsmanship.

Prerequisites

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No prior experience needed!

This course is designed for absolute beginners. All you need is curiosity and enthusiasm to learn. We'll start from the very basics and guide you every step of the way.

  • A chess board and pieces (physical or digital)
  • 30-45 minutes per week for lessons
  • Willingness to practice between sessions

Course Structure

1

Module 1: Welcome to Chess

The board, piece placement, and understanding the objective of the game.

2

Module 2: The Pieces

Learning how each piece moves — Pawns, Knights, Bishops, Rooks, Queen, and King.

3

Module 3: Special Rules

Castling, en passant, pawn promotion, and understanding draws.

4

Module 4: Check & Checkmate

Understanding check, practicing escaping check, and delivering basic checkmates.

5

Module 5: Your First Games

Playing complete games with guidance, learning from mistakes, and building confidence.

Student Success Stories

"My daughter had never touched a chess piece before joining PrimeChess. Within two months, she was beating me! The coaches are patient and make learning fun."

SR

Sarah R.

Parent of student, Age 8

"Excellent program for beginners. The structured approach and friendly coaches made all the difference for my son who was initially hesitant."

MK

Michael K.

Parent of student, Age 6

What's Included

  • 8 weeks of structured lessons
  • Weekly live coaching sessions
  • Interactive puzzles & exercises
  • Recorded lesson replays
  • Progress tracking dashboard
  • Certificate of completion
  • Access to student community

Course Info

Duration
8 weeks
Lessons
16 sessions
Level
Absolute Beginner
Age Group
5+ years
Class Size
Max 8 students
Language
English

Have Questions?

Not sure if this course is right for you or your child? Our team is happy to help you choose the perfect program.

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