♟ Level 1 · Foundations
Pawn — Beginner Course
From first move to confident play.
A joyful, story-driven introduction to chess. Children learn the rules, piece movement, basic tactics, and play their first complete games — all in a structured, encouraging environment built for young minds.
COURSE SNAPSHOT
FOR
Ages 5 – 10 · No prior experience
DURATION
12 weeks · 2 sessions/week
FORMAT
Online live + Offline (Ajmer)
RATING GOAL
Up to 800 Elo
INVESTMENT
Starting ₹2,499/month
WHAT YOU'LL ACHIEVE
Clear, measurable outcomes.
Confidently set up the board and move every piece
Recognise and deliver basic checkmates
Apply opening principles in real games
Play full games against peers without help
Solve 100+ beginner tactical puzzles
CURRICULUM
A structured path — no guesswork.
Built by FIDE-titled coaches. Reviewed and refined every term based on student outcomes.
1
WEEKS 1–3
The Board & The Pieces
- Board, files, ranks, diagonals
- How each piece moves & captures
- Special moves: castling, en passant
- Reading chess notation
2
WEEKS 4–6
Checkmate Patterns
- King + Queen vs King
- King + Rook vs King
- Two-rook checkmate
- Back-rank mate ideas
3
WEEKS 7–9
Opening Principles
- Control the centre
- Develop your minor pieces
- Castle for king safety
- Don't move the same piece twice
4
WEEKS 10–12
First Tactics & Games
- Forks, pins, skewers (intro)
- Counting captures
- Friendly tournament
- Personal progress review
Tiny Class Sizes
Max 6 students per live class for personal attention.
Parent Reports
Monthly progress notes so you see real growth.
Chess Friends
Built-in practice partners — never play alone.
FREE TRIAL CLASS
Book Your Free Trial Today.
A 45-minute one-on-one assessment with a senior coach. No payment. No obligation.
- 1-on-1 with a senior coach
- Skill assessment & rating estimate
- Personalized program plan
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