For adults

Level 1: Elementary
Objective:

  • To master the basic rules of chess;
  • Familiarization with notation and the name of pieces;
  • Fundamentals of beginning game theory.

Teaching Units:

  • Fundamentals of chess: Rules of the game, moves of the pieces, value of the pieces, basic elements of the board;
  • Notation: Learning algebraic notation and recording games;
  • Opening Plans: Familiarization with the basic openings and their objectives.

Level 2: Intermediate
Objective:

  • To deepen understanding of game plans;
  • Developing strategic thinking;
  • Tactical combinations.

Units of Study:

  • Middle Game: Game plans in the middle phase of a game;
  • Tactics and Combinations: Recognizing chess tactics and basic combinations;
  • Developing positional play: Principles of positional play, plans for developing piece position.

Level 3: Advanced
Objective:

  • Preparation for competitive play;
  • Deepening of strategic and tactical skills;
  • Analysis of finished games and independent decision making.

Units of Study:

  • Endgame: Fundamentals of endgame, working with advantage material;
  • Competitive practice: Playing in tournaments, practice with time limits;
  • Analysis of games: Independent analysis of own and classical games.

Teaching methods:

  • Theory: Lectures, reading chess literature;
  • Practice: Regular training, games between students;
  • Analyzing games: Analyzing finished games, identifying mistakes and correct moves.

Evaluation of progress:

  • Weekly/monthly tests or control games;
  • Analyzing results and adjusting the training program.

The training program is flexible, taking into account individual student needs to ensure the best understanding and development of chess skills.