Chess 101: Building a Strong Foundation

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Mastering Chess Fundamentals: Your Step-by-Step Guide

The Ultimate Chess Training Program for Beginners

This comprehensive chess training program is designed for beginners and aspiring tournament players who are ready to take their game to the next level. It is perfect for anyone who already has a basic understanding of chess and wants to build on that foundation to achieve consistent improvement. If you’re eager to succeed in competitive chess, this course will provide the techniques and strategies you need to win more games and perform with confidence.

A Year-Long Program for Steady Progress

The program spans an entire year, mirroring the structure of a professional chess club. With 30 to 35 lessons spread out from September to June, it’s like having a weekly chess class with a dedicated instructor. Each session is carefully crafted to build your skills incrementally, ensuring you develop a deep and lasting understanding of the game.

Overcoming the Challenges of Chess Learning

One of the biggest challenges for chess learners is navigating the overwhelming amount of information available. Many books and tutorials are geared toward advanced players, leaving beginners to struggle with materials that are too complex. This often leads to frustration and inconsistent results—you might defeat a strong opponent one day and lose to a weaker one the next.

This course was created to eliminate that frustration. It focuses on bridging the gap between beginner and intermediate levels, providing a structured and accessible approach to chess education. By mastering the fundamentals and gradually introducing advanced concepts, you’ll gain the tools to play consistently and effectively in tournaments.

Engaging Lessons and Practical Exercises

The lessons in this course are designed to maximize your learning experience. Each topic is presented through engaging theoretical videos that explain key ideas in a clear and concise way. Illustrative games are included to demonstrate how these concepts work in practice, making it easier to connect theory with real-world gameplay.

To ensure you retain what you learn, every video concludes with a summary of key takeaways. You’ll also have access to tests and exercises specifically designed to reinforce the material and help you internalize the strategies. This active practice is essential for building confidence and improving your performance in real games.

Proven Methods from an Experienced Instructor

With over 20 years of experience teaching chess to players of all ages, I’ve carefully designed this program to reflect the proven methods used in successful chess clubs. By following the lessons and completing the exercises, you’ll develop a strong foundation and set yourself up for long-term success in chess.

Unlock Your Full Chess Potential

This course is more than just a collection of lessons—it’s a complete training program that gives you the knowledge, skills, and confidence to excel at chess. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your game, this is the ultimate resource to help you unlock your full potential and enjoy the game like never before.

Curriculum

Introduction

1. Intro // An amazing game! // 14,06

2. Chess and IQ - article

Lessons

3. Tactics | Double attack // 13,23

4. King-Material-tests

5. Material-Material-tests

6. Material-Square-theory // 11,54

7. Material-Square-tests

8. Opening | The 10 Best Moves // 26,15

9. Opening tests

10. Bishop forks – tests

11. Random forks – tests

12. Win – article

13. Pawn forks // 12,34

14. Queen forks – tests

15. Knight forks – tests

16. How To Handle The Lose - article

17. Greco games that you should know // 10,45

18. Checkmates-in-1 test

19. Chess-Notation- symbol

20. Pin 17,25

21. Pin-tests

22. Misstep-errors // 14,36

23. Eliminate- defender // 20,04

24. Eliminate- defender – tests

25. Tournament-rules | Chess clock

26. Opening // ears // 11,46

27. Overloading // 15,54

28. Overloading-tests

29. Opening Mistake | Move Piece Twice // 17,20

30. Move Piece Twice - Tests

31. Typical Mistakes | Out of the blue // 14,47

32. Endgame | Square rule // 18,19

33. Square rule – tests

34. Tournament-rules | J-adoube – article

35. Opposition // 18,58

36. Opposition-tests

Extra Lessons

37. Exchanges | Gain Material // 15,35

38. Exchanges gain Queen - tests

39. Exchanges gain Rook - tests

40. Crazyhouse chess

41. Exchanges gain Bishop - tests

42. Exchanges gain Knight - tests

43. Checkmates-in-1 tests

44. Exchange pieces Typical mistakes // unnecessary exchanges // 20,00

45. Tournament Rules - article

46. Random tactics – tests

47. Eliminate- defender – 2 - tests

48. Evaluate Position // 9,56

49. Evaluate Position – tests

50. Visualization

51. Checkmate-2-Knights // 3,51

52. Final Tests

53. Your Thoughts

54. What to do next?
    

24 lesson in total

19 lessons in the video; duration 285 minutes

4 articles

23 exercises in PDF format for download

1 final test