This course prepares the students for the next level – FIDE Rating. The structure of the course is as under:
1. Endgames:
King and pawns endgame: Opposition/Triangulation/Related themes Basic King and Pawn endings/Rook endings/Knight Endings/Same colour Bishop and Opposite colour bishop endings
2. Middle game techniques: Tactics/ Strategy/Manouvres/Weak Squares/Outposts
3. Basic opening ideas
4. Evaluation of positions
5. Combinations
6. Chess Classics
Objective: This course is aimed to systematically develop the student to the level of attaining FIDE rating from 1000-1400. This is obviously the first step towards attaining greater success in chess. In this course a student will be introduced to various chess themes related to Endgames and Middle-games. They will be taught chess history in brief. They will know about the concepts of developing positions, how the course of the game should be and will be introduced to modern chess masterpieces.
In addition, a basic opening repertoire will be made according to the needs of the student.
We will approximately cover around 2000 chess positions during this course. About 60 minutes self-study a day will be required. The basics will be taught in the class and the exercise and supporting material will be provided.