Chess · Step 2 of 4
Chess Foundations
Grades 1–2 (ages 6–8) · 8 weekly classes · 45 min · up to 8 students · live online
Students learn every rule, including castling and promotion, and what each piece is worth, so every trade becomes a decision. They practice their first checkmates and begin writing down their moves.
Your child will be able to
- Tell checkmate from stalemate
- Use piece values to judge a trade
- Mate with a queen or two rooks
Where this step fits
BEFORE THIS · STEP 1First MovesThe board and each piece's move, through stories and mini-games.YOU ARE HERE · STEP 2Chess FoundationsFull rules, piece values, first checkmates and notation.
NEXT · STEP 3Tactics LabForks, pins, skewers and sound opening habits.What you need
- A computer or tablet with a camera and microphone
- A quiet spot for the whole class
- A chess set at home helps, but isn't required
Your instructor
Taught live by a Griot instructor trained in the Griot chess method, in a program designed by titled players — Masters and Grandmasters. Your instructor's name appears here once the class is scheduled.
$16 a class
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