Learn to Think Like a Chess Player

Students begin by learning the pieces and rules, then quickly move into real games, opening strategies, tactics, and decision-making. The focus isn't memorizing complicated openings—it's learning how to think ahead and solve problems.

Build a Chess Journal

Students create a personalized Chess Journal filled with game records, strategy notes, opening ideas, sketches, and reflections. Over time, the journal becomes a portfolio of their growth as a player.

Play Real Games and Develop Your Skills

The best way to learn chess is to play. Students complete game challenges, analyze their matches, discover new strategies, and gradually build the confidence to compete at school clubs, libraries, community events, or online.

Course curriculum

    1. Welcome!

    2. Gather your materials

    3. Chess Notebook Setup

    1. The Chess Song

    2. History of Chess

    3. Set up your Board

    4. Meet the Pieces

    5. The Goal of Chess

    6. Example Chess Game Journal Entry

    1. Ready to Play!

    2. Control the Center

    3. Develop Your Pieces

    4. Castle Your King

    5. Protect the King

    1. Trading

    2. Piece Values

    3. Chess Etiquette

    4. Chess Clock

    5. Finding Opponents

    6. Watch a Chess Movie

    1. Chess Portfolio

About this course

  • $39.99
  • 21 lessons

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • What materials do I need?

    You'll need a chess board and pieces, a notebook or journal, and a device for watching videos and recording assignments. If you don't have a chess set at home, you may also play using a free online chess board.

  • Is this course really self-paced?

    Yes. There are no live sessions, no deadlines, and no scheduled class times. Your student works through lessons whenever it fits your schedule.

  • How does the mastery-based feedback work?

    When your student submits an assignment, our instructors review it and either approve it or send specific feedback for revision. Students revise and resubmit until the work meets the standard. No moving on until it's solid.

  • How long does the course take to complete?

    Most students finish in 3–5 months, but there's no time limit. Some families move faster, some slower - the course works either way.

  • What do students get when they finish?

    A certificate of completion. The course is transcript-eligible through Wild Oasis Learning, or students can self-report the credit to their own school or program.

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