Level 2

Level

Beginner

Recommended Rating

100-750

Number of lessons: 5

Topic Purpose

Now that students know how to make legal moves, Level 2 teaches them how to make good moves in open game settings. Discover the principles of making good moves instead of random moves.

Learning Objectives:

• The difference between open and closed games
• The three most important things to do in the opening
• How to use batteries
• Introduction to tactics
• Introduction to sacrifices
• Introduction to attacking
• The 23 Open Game Principles
• Basic checkmate exercises
• Live practice
• Get a Fort Bend Chess Club rating