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Pathway 01 · Beginners chess
An encouraging introduction to chess. Learn the board, discover the pieces, and build the confidence to play a complete game.
Begin with a free assessment. We recommend placement based on experience and learning needs.
Is this your starting square?
New players and children who are still learning the rules. No previous chess experience needed. Rating bands are a guide; the coach considers how you play and think.
The curriculum
Each topic connects a clear explanation with puzzles, practical play, and feedback. Open a module to see the lesson themes.
Ranks, files, diagonals, coordinates, and setting up a game.
Understand check and find a safe response before learning to deliver checkmate.
Develop useful habits from the very beginning.
Bring the ideas together through puzzles and friendly games.
Topics are adapted to the student’s readiness. Progress depends on starting experience, consistent practice, and individual learning pace.
Learning in practice
A sample position gives the lesson a practical context. The coach adapts the questions and exercises to the student’s experience.
A sample discussion
Which piece can jump over another piece?
Which pawns can move towards the centre?
How do you name the square a piece stands on?
Keep the practice focused and manageable. Your coach helps you choose suitable work.
Choose how you learn
Group classes bring shared ideas and friendly practice. Private coaching adds individual pacing. Start with an assessment to choose the right fit.
Learn with classmates at a similar chess level, with space to participate and a clear curriculum to follow.
Suitable group and scheduling availability are confirmed with you.
Individual guidance
One-to-one coaching under the guidance of NM Dilshad Mohammed. Work at your pace and focus on your own games and learning needs.
What progress can look like
We look at the ideas a student can explain, the decisions they make, and how they use feedback. A rating can be one useful indicator, alongside confidence, consistency, and independent thinking.
See the complete chess journeyA new chapter at the board
A free assessment helps us understand how you play, recommend the right level, and find a learning format that suits you.
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