Online Chess Classes for Beginners

Beginner Chess Classes for Kids

Never played chess before? Our beginner chess course takes your child from “how does the knight move?” to playing complete games with confidence. Lessons are live and interactive with FIDE-rated coaches, and they follow a curriculum curated by Grandmaster MS Thej Kumar. Classes run on a FIDE Online Recognised Platform in small batches, so every child gets personal attention.

Kids learn the board and pieces, special moves, simple tactics, checkmates and basic endgames, then practise with puzzles and games after every class. By the end, they have the foundation to move up to our intermediate course.

Curriculum at the Beginner Level

Introduction

Let's get started with an introduction to the board- naming the squares and how to set the board. Learn about the pieces of chess board and their movement, followed by a short review.

Gaining material

In this module we cover pawn promotion, draw and how to capture an unprotected piece. Also learn how to gain by exchange.

Attack

You know that developing is very important in the opening, but how does one win with a lead in development? The key is to "attack". Learn how to create an attack and polish your knowledge with a test review.

Defence

Special Move

Get introduced to the first special rule of chess- castling.Halfway through the beginner module- it's now time to learn another special move, called "En passant".

Mate

Did you know that one side can force your king to the edge of the board? Learn about the double rook checkmate for your winning move! Also learn about the famous "mate" or checkmate move.

Frequently Asked Questions

Anyone who is new to chess can join, including children who have never touched a chessboard. Our chess classes for beginners are designed for kids aged 5 to 12, and no prior knowledge or experience is needed. If your child already knows a few moves, our coaches will place them at the right starting point.

No. A laptop, tablet or phone with a stable internet connection is enough to begin. At Archer Chess Academy our online classes offer interactive digital boards. A physical chessboard is optional, though many children enjoy practising the moves on a real board at home.

Yes. You can book our free trial class to see how our coaches teach and how your child responds, before you commit to anything. Just click “Book Free Trial Class”, pick a convenient slot, and we will take care of the rest.

Look for these things:

Coaches with FIDE ratings and real teaching experience
A clear, step-by-step curriculum rather than random lessons
Live, interactive classes instead of pre-recorded videos
Small groups or one-on-one options, so every child gets attention
A free trial class, so you can judge the teaching style first

Archer Chess Academy offers all five, and our curriculum is curated by Grandmaster Thejkumar M. S.

Your child will learn how to set up the board, move each piece, win material, attack and defend, play special moves like castling and "EN passant", and deliver checkmate. By the end, they can play a complete game with confidence and are ready for the intermediate course.

Yes. Our online chess classes are open to students across globe, and you can join from any city without travelling to a center. Choose a time slot that fits your child’s school schedule and learn from home.

Most children can learn the rules and play simple games within a few weeks of regular classes. Becoming a confident player takes longer and depends on practice, age and consistency. Our coaches track progress at every stage, and students can move on to our intermediate course when they are ready.

Yes. Our courses follow a clear path from beginner to intermediate to expert. Once your child is comfortable with the basics, our coach will recommend the next level.

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