Curriculum & Academy Resources
Level 2 Syllabus: Beginner
Building strong habits, tactical vision, and fundamental opening principles.
Opening
Module 1
The Three Opening Principles
Control central squares, develop knights before bishops, protect the king.
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Tactics
Module 2
Basic Tactical Weapons
The Fork, The Pin, The Skewer, and Hanging Pieces identification.
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Mating
Module 3
Fundamental Checkmate Patterns
Scholar’s Mate defenses, Back-rank mate, Ladder mate with two rooks, Queen + King mate.
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Tournament
Module 4
Introduction to Over-The-Board Etiquette
Touch-move rule, offering draws, clock usage, and recording game scores.
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