Children successfully completing the foundation course or with a previous knowledge of the basics of the game will be eligible to take this module. It will include:
1. Introduction to FIDE tournament rules
2. Checkmating with Queen, Rook, Two Bishops, Bishop and Knight
3. Introduction to combinations ( Two movers)
4. Basics of opening development
5. Basics of ending (Theory of opposition)
6. Tips for practical play
7. Introduction to play with a chess Timer/clock
A student will be solving around 500 positions at this level.
Objective: This course is aimed to prepare a beginner for participation in competitive chess events. Students completing this course are ready to actively participate in age category chess tournaments and move to the next level.