Who should join?

Anyone new to chess with willingness and interest to learn

What you will learn?

Nature of the game | Square names | Movement of Chessmen | Special moves | Check | Checkmate | Attack | Capturing Pieces | Stalemate | Defence | Exchange | Draw | Basic Strategies

Outcome

At the end of beginner chess level, the student will know how to play chess as per international rules and basic strategies

Description

It is never really late to learn how to play the game of chess. If you know nothing about the game or only know the moves of the chessmen, then this is the right level for you!

Upstep Academy offers this level for complete beginners. Ideally, students above the age of 4 can enroll in this level.

The objective of this level is to provide the foundation for the student’s game. Welcome to the world of chess!

Who should join?

A student who has completed Beginner level of Upstep Academy or having equivalent knowledge of the topics covered in the Beginner level.

What you will learn?

Mate in one positions | Basic Checkmates with Queen and 2 Rooks | Basic Opening principles | How to write a game | Tactics (Difficulty Level : Easy) – Double attack | Knight Fork | Skewer | Back Rank & Pin | Mate in two positions | Destroying the defender | Distracting the defender | Discovered attack & Check | Mixed motifs

Outcome

At the end of Advanced beginner chess level, the student will be thorough with basic tactics and opening concepts. There is not the only theory in the level but also practical guidance to defeat amateur players at a competitive level.

Description

Upstep Academy offers this level to give a serious boost in understanding the game. Basic tactics along with basic openings (how to start a game) will be introduced in the coaching sessions. It will also be practically implemented in the games played in the coaching sessions.

At Upstep Academy, our coaches will provide the student with a personalized plan and method of study at the beginning of every week (depending upon which class type you have opted for) to ensure steady progress of the student’s game. In this level, students will be given homework from time to time which will be checked by the coach in the following class. Our coaches will monitor the student’s progress closely by taking periodic tests and solving any doubts the student may have.

Who should join?

A student who has completed Advanced Beginner level of Upstep Academy or having equivalent knowledge of the topics covered in the Advanced Beginner level.

What you will learn?

Basic King and Pawn endgames | Berger’s “Rule of the square” | Openings (development of pieces) | Tactics (Difficulty Level : Normal) – Double attack | Knight Fork | Skewer | Back Rank | Pin | Destroying the defender | Deflection | Discovered attack & check | 1 Rook Checkmate | Queen vs pawn on 7th Rank | Defending against checkmate | Mixed motifs

Outcome

At the end of Intermediate chess level, the student will have basic understanding of endgame, introduction of opening theory and improved understanding of the tactics. Students are all set to go to the advanced level to learn advanced tactics!

Description

After building a strong foundation in previous levels, students are ready to learn basic strategies in detail to progress further in the game. Theoretical Endgame and opening theories will also be introduced in this level. It will also be practiced in the games played in the coaching sessions. Students will also be given homework from time to time which will be checked by the coach in the following class.

The exclusive curriculum will enable students to get a tighter grip on the game and on completing this level students will be ready to start playing local tournaments at regular intervals.

Who should join?

A student who has completed Intermediate level of Upstep Academy or having equivalent knowledge of the topics covered in the Intermediate level.

Outcome

At the end of Advanced chess level Part 1, the student will be ready to implement advanced tactics learned during the level.

Description

The objective of the Advanced chess level is to take the level of students to the semi-professional level. The exclusive curriculum will enable students to obtain an extensive understanding of Advanced Tactics. To increase knowledge of the endgame theory, advanced endgame concepts will be covered in this level. Since the foundation tactics have built the base, the Positional play of the middle game will be introduced to the students.

Former world champions’ classic games will also be shown with analysis in the coaching sessions.

Who should join?

A student who has completed foundation levels of Upstep Academy or having equivalent knowledge of the topics covered in the foundation levels.

Outcome

The student will have International Rating by FIDE (Chess Governing Body).

Description

The curriculum will be personalised as per the requirement.