Introduction to Chess
Start you chess journey with this comprehensive course created to take you from beginning principles to end game theory.
Course Content
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Welcome to the Course!
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Join our chess club
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Before we begin
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First Lesson Introduction
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How the Pieces Move
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How the Pieces Move - Quiz
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The Value of the Pieces
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The Value of the Pieces - Quiz
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How the Game Ends
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How the Game Ends - Quiz
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Basic Checkmates
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Basic Checkmates - Quiz
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Chess Tactics
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Chess Tactics - Quiz
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Opening Principles
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Opening Principles - Quiz
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Two Openings
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Two Openings Quiz
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About this course
- $19.99
- 27 lessons
- 5.5 hours of video content
Emre Sancakli
Meet Your Instructor
Emre started playing chess at 6 years old, he primarily plays online with 2400-2500 ratings on chess.com and lichess. He also has a 2500+ Rapid account with lichess. He’s rated in the top 99.5% on most sites. He has a passion for chess that comes through in his teaching and is happy to share his love of the game with his students.
ABOUT THE COURSE
This course is designed to guide new players through the game of chess. Chess is a huge topic with countless books written on it. We've put together a 5 hour comprehensive class to help launch your chess journey, or if you are a player whose been stuck at a certain rating level this course can help give you the push you need to break through it.
Chess is a deep and thoughtful game and we're here as you progress on your journey. That's why we offer this free 5-hour in-depth introduction to chess with all of our chess sets. As well as a team of expert players ready to help answer any questions you may have on your journey.
COURSE OUTCOME
After taking Chess Armory's Introduction to Chess Coruse you will have a strong foundation and solid understanding of the game. You will be able to start using and building an opening repertoire and analyzing games. From here you’ll have the confidence to enter chess tournaments, grow your chess vocabulary, and share your knowledge of the game with friends and family. We’re excited to introduce new players to the game and support our students with 1:1 coaching calls and weekly groups calls. Play Chess!
STAY CURIOUS
Life is full of distractions, and those little electronic devices most of us carry in our pockets are no help. Chess helps with cognitive growth and developing superpowers.
OVER THE BOARD
A big part of chess is playing opponents in real life. Chess is a board game and comes to life in tournaments and playing with friends. Don't forget to apply what you've learned over a real chess set as well.
Student Reviews
Beginner
Victor Rodriguez
Great material for a person new in chess
Great material for a person new in chess
Read LessIntroduction to Chess
Francis Mak
Good
Good
Read LessVideos and quizzes
Chris Lewis
The course is full of quizzes and videos so kids who want to play chess can.
The course is full of quizzes and videos so kids who want to play chess can.
Read Lessreview stuff
Daniel Lin
It's a decent course, mostly because it's much easier to understand than those chess books.
It's a decent course, mostly because it's much easier to understand than those chess books.
Read LessIntroduction to Chess
Jeffrey Lee
Very clear explanations. For the en passant rule, it wasn’t mentioned that the capture of the pawn trying to pass is that you must make the capture right awa...
Read MoreVery clear explanations. For the en passant rule, it wasn’t mentioned that the capture of the pawn trying to pass is that you must make the capture right away. If you move some other piece first, then you cannot capture en passant
Read LessLearning
Yousif Elzaharna
I learned so many moves
I learned so many moves
Read LessExcellent beginner primer
Ben Daniels
This was a great course for absolute beginners. Covered everything you need to know from rules to concepts and even high level strategy, in an easy to unders...
Read MoreThis was a great course for absolute beginners. Covered everything you need to know from rules to concepts and even high level strategy, in an easy to understand way with pictures and videos. The instructor was clear and pleasant to follow along with.
Read LessImpressive
Nicole B.
This course is perfect for those of us who are visual learners! I appreciate the videos and the way the course is broken up, which makes it easy to follow.
This course is perfect for those of us who are visual learners! I appreciate the videos and the way the course is broken up, which makes it easy to follow.
Read LessI like it
Sobelly Chirinos
Learned a bit more
Kristoph Sabsutch
Even though I’m intermediate I still learned some useful things
Even though I’m intermediate I still learned some useful things
Read LessLearning
Yousif Elzaharna
I learned so many moves
I learned so many moves
Read LessGreat
Ed Bo
Beginner
Victor Rodriguez
Great material for a person new in chess
Great material for a person new in chess
Read LessIntroduction to Chess
Francis Mak
Good
Good
Read LessVideos and quizzes
Chris Lewis
The course is full of quizzes and videos so kids who want to play chess can.
The course is full of quizzes and videos so kids who want to play chess can.
Read Lessreview stuff
Daniel Lin
It's a decent course, mostly because it's much easier to understand than those chess books.
It's a decent course, mostly because it's much easier to understand than those chess books.
Read LessIntroduction to Chess
Jeffrey Lee
Very clear explanations. For the en passant rule, it wasn’t mentioned that the capture of the pawn trying to pass is that you must make the capture right awa...
Read MoreVery clear explanations. For the en passant rule, it wasn’t mentioned that the capture of the pawn trying to pass is that you must make the capture right away. If you move some other piece first, then you cannot capture en passant
Read LessLearning
Yousif Elzaharna
I learned so many moves
I learned so many moves
Read LessExcellent beginner primer
Ben Daniels
This was a great course for absolute beginners. Covered everything you need to know from rules to concepts and even high level strategy, in an easy to unders...
Read MoreThis was a great course for absolute beginners. Covered everything you need to know from rules to concepts and even high level strategy, in an easy to understand way with pictures and videos. The instructor was clear and pleasant to follow along with.
Read LessImpressive
Nicole B.
This course is perfect for those of us who are visual learners! I appreciate the videos and the way the course is broken up, which makes it easy to follow.
This course is perfect for those of us who are visual learners! I appreciate the videos and the way the course is broken up, which makes it easy to follow.
Read LessI like it
Sobelly Chirinos
Learned a bit more
Kristoph Sabsutch
Even though I’m intermediate I still learned some useful things
Even though I’m intermediate I still learned some useful things
Read LessLearning
Yousif Elzaharna
I learned so many moves
I learned so many moves
Read Less