*I do not provide feedback for this lesson (including trials); students who would like feedback should purchase it separately.**Students must have a computer or a laptop for this lesson. Tablets and smartphones do not work. *Have you ever wanted to learn the age-old game of chess? Or would you like to improve your current level? You are more than welcome even if you are a complete beginner! I offer the lessons in both English and Japanese. Please let me know which language of instruction you prefer before the lesson.I use the website chess.com for my lessons. It has a special interactive analysis board that is perfect for teaching students. Please sign up on chess.com and make an account (free).  

50 Mins / 2,800 Pts

At the beginning of the game the chessboard is laid out so that each player has the white (or light) color square in the bottom right-hand side. We will play using platform Chess.com or Lichess.org. The chess pieces are then arranged the same way each time. The second row (or rank) is filled with pawns. The rooks go in the corners, then the knights next to them, followed by the bishops, and finally the queen, who always goes on her own matching color (white queen on white, black queen on black), and the king on the remaining square. Each of the 6 different kinds of pieces moves differently. Pieces cannot move through other pieces (though the knight can jump over other pieces), and can never move onto a square with one of their own pieces. However, they can be moved to take the place of an opponent's piece, which is then captured. Pieces are generally moved into positions where they can capture other pieces (by landing on their square and then replacing them), defend their own pieces i...

30 Mins / 500 Pts