This course is perfect for:

• Absolute beginners who have just learned how the pieces move.

• Casual players who want to win more games against friends or online.

• Chess.com players rated up to 1000 who want to confidently break into the 1100+ range.

• Anyone who loves the game but feels overwhelmed by all the theory and jargon.

Whether you've never played before or you've played a few games and want to understand why you're losing and how to improve, this course will guide you step by step.

✅ What Will You Learn?

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Understand all the basic rules, including castling, en passant, and pawn promotion.

• Master key opening principles without memorizing long lines.

• Develop pieces efficiently and avoid common early blunders.

• Recognize tactical patterns like forks, pins, skewers, and discovered attacks.

• Learn how to plan your moves based on simple strategies (control the center, protect your king, develop quickly).

• Understand basic endgames like king and pawn vs king, and checkmating with queen or rook.

• Build the habits and mindset that help you think one step ahead.

🧩 What Makes This Course Different?

This course is designed by someone who has recently made the leap from beginner to intermediate—and knows exactly what it’s like to be confused by opening theory or intimidated by grandmaster advice.

You’ll get:

• Clear, simple explanations

• Real examples from beginner games (not just high-level ones)

• Fun quizzes and puzzles to test your understanding

• Practical tips you can apply in your very next game

🕹️ Bonus Content

• A guide to using Chess.com effectively for learning and practice

• Personal anecdotes and mistakes to learn from (because we've all hung a queen)

• A roadmap for reaching your first rating milestone: 1200!