♙ Beginner Level

Pawn to Player

Foundation & Fundamentals — a complete 6-month programme designed for children with zero prior chess experience. Learn every rule, tactic, and concept needed to play confidently.

48
Live Training Sessions
6
Online Tournaments
6
Months
Full Curriculum
Month-by-Month Syllabus
01
Pieces, Coordinates & Basic Moves
Sessions 1–8 · Test Review 1 & 2
  • Introduction to Chess — Pieces & Co-ordinates
  • Movement of Rook, Bishop, and Queen
  • Movement of King, Pawn, and Knight
  • Defense
  • Check
  • Defending a Check
  • Test Review 1 & 2
02
Checkmate, Stalemate & Promotion
Sessions 9–16 · Test Review 3 & 4
  • Pawn Promotion
  • Checkmate
  • Stalemate
  • Checkmate in 1 Move — Easy
  • Checkmate in 1 Move — Medium
  • Checkmate in 1 Move — Difficult
  • Test Review 3 & 4
03
Special Rules & Endgame Basics
Sessions 17–24 · Test Review 5 & 6
  • Castling
  • En-Passant
  • Fair & Unfair Exchanges
  • Notations
  • Types of Draws
  • Types of Wins, Touch and Move Rule & Illegal Move
  • King & Two Rooks vs King
  • Test Review 5 & 6
04
Openings & Checkmate in 2
Sessions 25–32 · Test Review 7 & 8
  • King & Queen vs King
  • Basic Opening Principles
  • Fool's Mate & Scholar's Mate (+ drawbacks)
  • Checkmate in 2 Moves — Easy
  • Checkmate in 2 Moves — Difficult
  • Additional Opening Principles
  • Test Review 7 & 8
05
Core Tactics — Pin, Fork & Skewer
Sessions 33–40 · Test Review 9 & 10
  • Pin — Simple
  • Pin — Advanced
  • Skewer
  • Fork (Double Attack) — Easy
  • Fork (Double Attack) — Difficult
  • Double Check
  • Test Review 9 & 10
06
Advanced Concepts & Game Phases
Sessions 41–48 · Test Review 11 & 12
  • Three Phases of the Game
  • Discovered Attack
  • Discovered Check
  • Underpromotion
  • Back Rank Mate — Simple
  • Grandmaster Miniature Game Analysis
  • Test Review 11 & 12
Everything Included in This Level
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48 Live Training Sessions
Two expert-led sessions per week with step-by-step topic coverage and Q&A.
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6 Online Tournaments
Real competitive exposure with peers at the same level.
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Puzzle Sessions
Collaborative tactical sessions to build pattern recognition and community.
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Monthly Progress Report
A clear summary sent to parents each month showing topics covered and improvement areas.
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Performance Tracking & Feedback
Regular assessments and personalised feedback to ensure steady progress.
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24/7 Practice Platform
Practice puzzles and review games anytime via our always-available platform.
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Level Completion Certificate
A signed certificate recognising achievement and readiness to advance.
Tournament Guidance
Coaches guide participation in external tournaments as readiness grows.
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Class Summary & Feedback
Post-session summaries help students and parents track and reinforce learning.
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