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Chess Adventures: First Moves and Big Thinking

A playful introduction to chess pieces, patterns, focus, and turn-taking for young learners. Chess Adventures introduces young learners to chess through stories, movement, patterns, and guided play. Students learn the names of the pieces, how they move, how to take turns, and how to notice simple patterns on the board. The goal is not tournament chess yet. The goal is to help children build focus, listening, patience, confidence, and early strategy skills in a fun and supportive setting.

Chess Adventures: First Moves and Big Thinking course image
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David Moore

Live Group Course

$20 per class

or $120 for 6 classes

  • 1x per week, 6 weeks
  • 30 min sessions · live video
  • Up to 6 learners per class
  • Ages 4–6

Overview

Playful introduction

Young children learn through stories, movement, and guided play.

Short guided sessions

Each class stays active and focused with frequent teacher support.

Simple patterns

Students practice noticing patterns, captures, and safe squares.

Confidence building

The course builds focus, patience, and confidence step by step.

Class Experience

Up to US Grade 0
beginner

Chess Adventures should feel playful, short, active, and highly guided. Sessions mix warm-up movement, piece stories, board activity, simple puzzles, mini-games, and parent practice tips so very young learners stay engaged.

Learning Goals

  • Recognize the chessboard, files, ranks, and simple board awareness.

  • Name the chess pieces and describe how they move at a basic level.

Syllabus

6 Lessons
over 6 Weeks
Week 1:
Meet the Chessboard

Learn the board and find squares.

30 mins online live lesson
Week 2:
Meet the Pieces

Name the chess pieces and describe their jobs.

30 mins online live lesson
Week 3:
How Pieces Move

Other Details

  • Pre-Requisites

    None.

  • Weekly rhythm

    Families can expect a steady routine of warm-up, activity, puzzle, and celebration.

  • Family practice

    A small amount of practice at home helps children remember the board and piece names.

  • Teacher guidance

    The instructor uses repetition, encouragement, visuals, and short activities.

Available times (5 upcoming)

Eastern Time

Fridays

Full

5:30 AM – 6:00 AM

Starts: Aug 7, 2026

Ends: Sep 11, 2026

Taught by: David Moore

$20

or $120 for 6 classes

6 seats left

Saturdays

Upcoming

12:00 PM – 12:30 PM

Starts: Jan 15, 2027

Ends: Feb 20, 2027

Taught by: David Moore

$20

or $120 for 6 classes

6 seats left

Fridays

Upcoming

2:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Starts: Jan 15, 2027

Ends: Feb 19, 2027

Taught by: David Moore

$20

or $120 for 6 classes

6 seats left

Wednesdays

Upcoming

3:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Starts: Jan 15, 2027

Ends: Feb 24, 2027

Taught by: David Moore

$20

or $120 for 6 classes

6 seats left

Mondays

Upcoming

3:30 PM – 4:00 PM

Starts: Jan 15, 2027

Ends: Feb 22, 2027

Taught by: David Moore

$20

or $120 for 6 classes

6 seats left

Fridays

Upcoming

4:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Starts: Jan 15, 2027

Ends: Feb 19, 2027

Taught by: David Moore

$20

or $120 for 6 classes

6 seats left

Meet Your Instructor

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David Moore

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