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
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
Module 1: Welcome to Chess
The board, piece placement, and understanding the objective of the game.
Module 2: The Pieces
Learning how each piece moves — Pawns, Knights, Bishops, Rooks, Queen, and King.
Module 3: Special Rules
Castling, en passant, pawn promotion, and understanding draws.
Module 4: Check & Checkmate
Understanding check, practicing escaping check, and delivering basic checkmates.
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."
"Excellent program for beginners. The structured approach and friendly coaches made all the difference for my son who was initially hesitant."
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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