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PaidLearn Chess for Beginners — Tan Poh Kong
Explore Tan Poh Kong’s beginner chess course for piece movement, rules, and the game’s objective, with a simple independent practice…
Beginner0–2 hrsCertificate
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Chess for total beginners
Learn pieces, notation, legal movement, checkmating and opening ideas with Katie Kormanik through a concise course for learners starting chess.
PaidBeginner0–2 hoursEnglishCertificateChess
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Course overview
Kormanik introduces the pieces and notation before showing legal movement and checkmating ideas. Opening, tactics and strategy sections then connect the rules with playing a game. The many short lessons create a manageable starting sequence for someone who wants to learn enough to begin practising independently.
What you will learn
- Read introductory chess notation
- Understand legal moves and checkmate
- Recognize initial opening and tactical ideas
Who this suits
A fit for a complete beginner who prefers short lessons and wants a compact foundation before moving into longer tactical or strategic study.
Before you enroll
The provider asks for willingness to think and lists about one hour and 29 minutes of video, updated November 2025. Instructor playing history is background rather than a guarantee of learner results. Use a board or app for practical repetition; watching legal-move examples once is different from applying them during play.
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Put it into practice
Set up several simple check and mate positions, explain the difference and test possible defensive moves. Play a slow game afterward and identify one rule or idea you need to revisit.
Source and review
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