I teach: Chess / Schack

I will teach many things such as tactics, theories, critical thinking, openings, end-game strategies, middle game, etc... from the beginning to the advanced level. Here just an overview is provided of the syllabus. ( Tutes, Videos, Lessons, Games, and Analysis tools will be given )

Tutes, Videos, Lessons, Games, and Analysis tools will be use.

Software Engineer / BSc(Computer science)

Internationally rated , 15 year+ experienced , active, chess player

Chess arbiter / Experienced chess coach

Former chess instructor of schools in Sri Lanka

Beginner Level:

01 Introduction to the Chess Board and Pieces

- How the pieces move

- Setting up the board

02 Basic Rules and Game Setup

- Castling, en passant, and pawn promotion

- Starting principles

03 Understanding Tactics

- Forks, pins, skewers

- Basic checkmating patterns

04 Opening Principles

- Importance of development

- Common opening mistakes to avoid

05 Basic Endgames

- King and pawn vs. king

- King and queen vs. king

Intermediate Level:

01 Advanced Tactics

- Double attacks, discovered attacks

- Back rank tactics

02 Opening Repertoire Development

- Focus on a few openings

- Understanding plans in openings

03 Middle Game Strategy

- Piece activity and coordination

- Evaluation of positions

04 More Complex Endgames

- Rook and pawn vs. rook

- Passed pawns and converting advantages

05 Practical Play and Time Management

- Handling time pressure

- Assessing critical moments

Advanced Level:

01 In-depth Opening Study

- Exploring specific lines deeply

- Developing a diverse repertoire

02 Positional Understanding

- Pawn structures and plans

- Prophylactic thinking

03 Advanced Endgames

- Minor piece endgames

- Rook vs. minor piece endgames

04 Advanced Tactical Concepts

- Discovered checks, sacrifices

- Zugzwang and intermediate moves

05 Tournament Preparation and Psychology

- Mental aspects of chess

- Game analysis and improvement

Many more things will be taught as required...