Class Time : Every Saturday : Juniors 10.00 - 11.00 am & Seniors 11.00 - 12.00 noon

Registration Fee : Junior Chess - Free with membership & $100 per quarter for non members

                              Senior Chess - Members - $ 200, Non-Members - $ 300 per Quarter

 

Eligibility

• Minimum Age: 5 Years
• Should able to speak and understand English

Contents

THE RULES OF THE GAME AND A FEW BASICS

• Introduction
• The Board
• The Pieces
• Purpose of Game: Checkmate
• Value of the Pieces
• Attacking & Capturing
• Special Moves
• Defending an Attacked Piece
• Check, Checkmate and Stalemate
• Other Draws in addition to Stalemate
• Another Special Move: en passant
• Etiquette

BASIC STRATEGY

• The Opening
• The Middle Game
• The Profitable Exchange
• Counting Attackers and Defenders
• Trades
• Other Middle Game Basics

BASIC TACTICS

• Forks
• Pins
• Skewers
• Discovery
• Overload
• Mixed Tactics

THE END GAME

• Overview
• More Checkmates
• Endgame Concepts
• Checkmate
• Opposition
• Pawn Promotion

PLAYING TOURNAMENTS

• Overview
• How to Play with a Clock
• Chess Notation

Encourage children to think logically and reasonably

How to Register ?

• Visit Balanandam Center
• Fill Application Form
• Discuss with Co-ordinator