Kids Learn Chess the Fun & Easy Way!

Become a chess player and better thinker through a series of fun animated chess lessons.

4.82 (2308 reviews)
Udemy
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English
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Gaming
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Kids Learn Chess the Fun & Easy Way!
33,454
students
2.5 hours
content
Oct 2017
last update
FREE
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What you will learn

Play a legal game of chess, recognize checkmate, know some opening basics, and be able to spot the most common tactical tricks.

Why take this course?

Chess kids of all ages will learn the gift of chess. How to play, how to improve your decision making, how to plan and how to think ahead!

Students will watch series of short, animated videos that teach the movements of each piece, the most common checkmate patterns, special moves like castling, the basics of the opening, and the five most common tactical tricks. After this course you'll be able to play chess with anybody, and beat most people who've never had any chess training!

This is a complete and fun way to learn an ancient game, taught by former national champion FunMasterMike, who has played chess for more than 30 years and has taught for the last 20. Push the first pawn to get started!

Content

Introduction

Introduction To Chess
Meet The Rook!
Meet The Bishop!
Meet The Queen!
Meet The King!
Meet The Pawn!
Meet The Knight!
Check
Checkmate
Stalemate
Held Needed For Checkmate
King And Queen Mate!
Rook Roller!
How Do I Castle?
Special Pawn Moves
Back Rank Mates!
Your First Moves, Part 1
Your First Moves, Part 2
Hanging Pieces
Counting Material
Tactics: Double Attack
Tactics: The Fork
Tactics: The Pin
Tactics: The Skewer
Tactics: Discovered Attack And Double Check
King And Rook Mate!
Your Opponent

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Our review

🌟 **Course Rating Overview:** The global course rating stands at an impressive 4.82, with all recent reviews being highly positive. ### Pros of the Course: - **Comprehensive Learning Experience:** The course is packed with 27 videos, offering a thorough learning journey for aspiring chess champions. - **Child-Friendly Explanations:** Many reviewers appreciated the instructor's ability to explain concepts in a simple and attractive manner, making it enjoyable for children as well. - **Improvement in Skills:** Numerous students reported significant improvement in their chess game after following the course, including learning new tactics and tricks. - **Engaging Content:** The use of animations and detailed explanations made the content engaging and easy to follow for learners of all ages. - **Beginner-Friendly:** The course was praised for its suitability for beginners, providing a solid foundation in chess rules and strategies. - **Positive Impact on Family and Interpersonal Play:** Some reviewers mentioned how the knowledge gained from the course helped them beat family members and improved their game against others. ### Cons of the Course: - **Overemphasis on Basic Content:** A few reviewers pointed out that, despite having background knowledge, some videos seemed to cover material they were already familiar with, which they found redundant. - **Lack of Interactive Features:** Some users felt that live interaction with the instructor or a chance to ask and answer questions during the course would enhance the learning experience. - **Limitation on Playing Within the Course:** A notable concern was the inability to play chess within the course platform, which could limit practical application of the lessons. ### Additional Notes: - **Diverse Age Group Appeal:** The course was not only recommended for adults but also for children as young as 4 years old. - **Real-World Results:** Several users reported winning their first chess match or almost every game after completing the course, emphasizing its practical effectiveness. - **Humorous and Entertaining Approach:** The instructor's sense of humor and ability to make learning fun was a recurring positive theme in the reviews. ### Anecdotal Mention: - **Personal Testimony:** One reviewer, who identified as a princess, expressed love and joy, and mentioned making a significant financial contribution, albeit this seems to be an unusual and perhaps unique perspective. In conclusion, the chess course is highly rated for its educational value, engaging content, and positive impact on learners' abilities. However, users suggest improvements in personalization and interactive elements to further enhance the learning experience.

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