Chess 101

Description

Students will take active roles in learning the game of chess and improving their skills, ability, and knowledge of the game. Students will read and/or listen to the course material, complete practice drills for each module, complete and submit the assessments, and submit properly recorded (notated) games that they played.

Objectives

Students will learn the basics of the game in addition to proper notation and tactics. They will apply this knowledge to rated games within the school chess club or non-rated games on free on-line sites.

Grading Criteria

School or club policy regarding due dates, late work, and close out dates will be strictly enforced. THIS INCLUDES PENALTIES FOR LATE WORK. All course assignments will be graded within two school days of their due date.  Late assignments will be graded no later than one week following the date the student submits the work properly. 

Textbooks/Materials

There is no textbook for this class. Handouts, notation sheets, pamphlets or booklets will be provided by the instructor.

Resources


Download: Glossary.docx


Download: Blank Boards.docx


Download: Notation Sheets.docx


Download: WEBLIOGRAPHY_1_1.docx


Download: Play Chess on line_1.docx


Course Structure

The course consists of nine modules or units. Each module contains lessons (light green background), drills (black background), create your own challenges (beige background) and tests (purple background). In addition, there are supplemental practice exercises available as downloadable Word documents.

Modules One & Two


Download: modules 1 & 2_3.pptx


Modules Three & Four


Download: ChessI v9.12 modules 3 & 4_1.pptx


Modules Five & Six


Download: ChessI v9.12 module 5 & 6_1.pptx


Modules Seven & Eight


Download: ChessIv 9.12 module 7 & 8_1.pptx


Module Nine


Download: ChessI v9.12 module 9_1.pptx


Download: Play Chess on line.docx


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