course description：
Our Chess Course is designed to nurture students' intellectual and personal growth through the study and practice of chess. This strategic game enhances logical thinking, creativity, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. Students will develop strategic awareness, planning skills, and patience as they learn to anticipate and respond to their opponent's moves. Through overcoming challenges and analyzing setbacks, they will build confidence and resilience. The course promotes teamwork and sportsmanship through peer matches and discussions, and encourages cross-disciplinary learning by integrating concepts from mathematics, psychology, and history. With a focus on fostering a passion for long-term learning, the Chess Course offers an engaging and supportive environment where students can enjoy the game while building a foundation for lifelong success and personal development.
course setup：
Private Tutoring, Small Classes for 2-6 people
30 or 55 minutes per class
For students 4.5 years old and above
Classin Live Online Classes
Interactive learning on Lichess platform
Post-class work reinforcement exercises
course topics：
Intellectual Development and Strategic Thinking:
Students learn to think systematically and reason through complex situations.
Encourages innovative strategies and out-of-the-box solutions during play.
Develops the ability to identify problems and devise effective solutions quickly.
Helps students make informed decisions under pressure and uncertainty.
Strategic Awareness and Planning:
Teaches students to plan several moves ahead, considering future consequences.
Enhances the ability to predict and counteract opponents' strategies.
Encourages detailed planning and preparation for different game scenarios.
Helps students evaluate multiple factors and make the best possible choices.
Confidence and Patience Building:
Students gain self-assurance by facing and surmounting difficult situations.
Teaches the value of patience and the importance of enduring through tough phases.
Reinforces the need for consistent practice to achieve mastery.
Promotes a growth mindset by learning from mistakes and improving continuously.
COURSE LEVELS：
Beginner Level:
Introduces fundamental concepts such as CPR, checkmate, openings, and castling.
Covers key principles like the 3C principles of chess and happy squares.
Teaches basic tactical motifs including double attacks, pins, forks, and discovered attacks.
Focuses on essential endgame strategies, famous chess games, key squares, and pawn structures.
Intermediate Level I:
Explores advanced tactics and strategies like complex tactical motifs and induction.
Analyzes famous games such as Rossolimo vs. Reissman and tests students' chess skills.
Studies advanced endgames essential for intermediate players.
Covers strategic concepts including X-ray attacks, improvements in chess engines, harmony, and clearance.
Intermediate Level II:
Focuses on opening repertoires, including white and black responses to e4 and d4.
Teaches handling complex pawn endgames and difficult positions.
Explores the thought processes of top players and the aggressive style of Paul Morphy.
Analyzes historic and top-level games to understand high-level strategies and techniques.
Chess Tournament Class:
Emphasizes thorough opening preparation for both white and black pieces, including traps and strategies.
Covers middlegame planning, attack arrangement, and when to attack or consolidate.
Teaches endgame mastery, including essential and advanced endgames, draw methods, and endgame finishing strategies.
Explores piece behavior, dynamics, positional imbalances, classic game examples, and advanced themes for tournaments.
iFUN CHESS TOURNAMENT:
We will organize online chess tournaments for players of all levels, providing a platform for iFun Chess Club students to showcase their skills and sportsmanship. Join from anywhere in the world and challenge opponents from different countries. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to chess, our tournament promises to be an exciting experience.
our teachers:
Mr. Adnan is a titled chess master by the World Chess Federation (FIDE). With more than 15 yrs chess teaching experience, Mr. Adnan has led various school teams and individual students to Georgia state chess competitions and wins these championships.
Mr. Anas Ouazri is an international chess champion. With over 2 decades of experience playing chess, including victories in multiple local, regional, national, and continental championships, Mr. Anas brings a wealth of expertise to the realm of chess coaching. For the past decade, he guided students of varying ages and skill levels to improve, compete, and win in regional and national tournaments.
Hassaan Mehmood is a professional Chess coach with over 10 years of teaching experience, who has a strong passion for teaching and is highly skilled in guiding students towards success. His classes are engaging and captivating, with a focus on interactive and guided learning.
