Revision and studying of all the pieces
and game rules.
Studying of the typical mate delivery
(line mate, king and rook, queen and
rook, knight and bishop, two-bishops
mate).
Mate delivery problem solving.
Learning the basis of chess opening,
midgame and endgame.
The principal tactics (pin, deflection, interference, blocking, etc).
Problem solving according to the
examined topics.
Strategy and tactic basis (king-and-pawn endgame, center structure, kingside attack, king’s protection, zugzwang)
Endgames (pawn endings, knight endings, queen endings, rook endings)
Practicing via match games with real players