The Intermediate Chess class introduces some basic opening principles, tactical calculation, middlegame planning, and different types of endgames. The class will start with analyzing grandmaster games and end with the chess.com arena. Students will be invited to play in a chess tournament towards the end of the class.
Topic |
Class Recording |
Lecture Notes and Homework |
Date |
1. Introduction to middlegame planning |
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07/13 |
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2. Deeper into middlegames |
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07/20 |
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3. Queen Endgame |
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07/27 |
4. Rook Endgame |
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08/03 |
5. Knight Endgame |
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08/10 |
6. Bishop Endgame |
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08/17 |
7. Tactics Review |
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08/24 |
8. Chess Tournament |
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08/31 |