Dhivakar
Coimbatore/Online
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Courses by: Dhivakar
Beginner Level Chess Course by Dhivakar
The Beginner Level Chess Course by Dhivakar is designed for students who want to learn chess from the very basics and build a strong foundation. This program covers essential rules, piece movements, basic tactics, simple calculations, and beginner-level endgames in a structured and practical format.
Whether learning for fun, school competitions, or future tournament preparation, this course helps students understand the game step by step while developing logical thinking, concentration, and strategic skills.
Classes are available in both online and offline modes.
Beginner Level Chess plan:
Phase 1: Chess Fundamentals
• Introduction to Chess
• Chessboard setup
• Names of pieces
• Piece values
• King movement
• Queen movement
• Rook movement
• Bishop movement
• Knight movement
• Pawn movement
Students first master piece movements and understand how each piece works on the board.
Phase 2: Special Rules & Game Basics
• Castling
• En Passant
• Pawn Promotion
• Check
• Checkmate
• Stalemate
• Draw rules
• Touch-Move rule
This stage ensures players fully understand official chess rules and gameplay situations.
Phase 3: Opening Principles
• Basic opening principles
• Control the center
• Develop minor pieces
• King safety
• Avoid early queen attack
Students learn how to start the game correctly and avoid common beginner mistakes.
Phase 4: Basic Tactical Patterns
• Pin
• Fork
• Skewer
• Double attack
• Discovered attack
• Removing the defender
• Back rank mate
• Hanging pieces
• Check–Capture–Threat method
These tactics help beginners recognize winning opportunities during games.
Phase 5: Simple Calculation & Endgames
• Simple calculation (1–2 moves ahead)
• King & Queen vs King
• King & Rook vs King
• King & Pawn vs King
• Opposition
• Basic pawn endgames
Endgame fundamentals help players convert winning positions into victories.
Practice & Application
• Mini games (Pawn games)
• Practice games
• Puzzle solving
• Basic game analysis
Students apply concepts through guided practice and regular puzzle training.
Teaching Method
• Step-by-step explanations
• Interactive board demonstrations
• Practice-based learning
• Tactical puzzles in every session
• Regular friendly games
• Feedback and performance review
The focus is on building confidence, understanding patterns, and improving decision-making skills.
Who This Course Is For
• Absolute beginners in chess
• Kids starting chess training
• School-level players
• Hobby learners
• Students preparing for basic competitions
Learning Outcomes
By completing this course, students will:
• Understand all chess rules clearly
• Apply opening principles confidently
• Recognize basic tactical patterns
• Calculate simple moves ahead
• Win basic endgames
• Play complete games independently
Intermediate Level Chess Course by Dhivakar
The Intermediate Level Chess Course by Dhivakar is designed for players who already understand the basics of Chess and want to improve their strategic thinking, positional understanding, and calculation skills.
This program moves beyond beginner tactics and focuses on deeper concepts such as pawn structures, piece coordination, space advantage, initiative, and structured calculation methods. The goal is to help players think like competitive tournament players and make more accurate decisions during practical games.
Classes are available in both online and offline modes.
Intermediate Level Plan:
Phase 1: Advanced Opening Understanding
• Review of opening principles
• Advanced center control ideas
• Understanding tempo
• Initiative in the opening
• Prophylaxis (preventing opponent’s plans)
Students learn how to transition smoothly from opening to middlegame with better planning.
Phase 2: Positional Concepts & Structures
• Pawn structures (isolated pawn, doubled pawns, backward pawns)
• Weak squares
• Strong squares (outposts)
• Open files & half-open files
• Good bishop vs bad bishop
• Knight vs bishop comparison
• Space advantage
This phase helps players understand long-term advantages and strategic planning.
Phase 3: Piece Coordination & Planning
• Improving piece coordination
• Activating rooks on open files
• Creating pressure on weak squares
• Building strategic plans based on position
• Understanding imbalances
Players learn how pieces work together rather than playing random moves.
Phase 4: Calculation & Visualization Training
• Candidate moves method
• Structured calculation (3–5 moves ahead)
• Visualization training
• Blunder-checking method
• Tactical awareness within strategic positions
Students are trained to calculate accurately while avoiding common mistakes.
Practical Application
• Thematic practice games
• Position-based training exercises
• Game analysis sessions
• Error identification and correction
• Puzzle solving at intermediate level
Regular practice ensures that concepts are applied in real-game situations.
Teaching Method
• Concept-based explanations
• Position analysis with guided thinking
• Structured calculation training
• Personalized feedback
• Online and offline board demonstrations
The focus is on disciplined thinking, improved evaluation skills, and deeper positional understanding.
Who This Course Is For
• Players who know basic rules and tactics
• Tournament beginners
• School-level competitive players
• Students moving from beginner to advanced level
• Players rated at early competitive level
Learning Outcomes
By completing this course, students will:
• Understand advanced positional concepts
• Evaluate positions more accurately
• Calculate 3–5 moves ahead confidently
• Improve middlegame planning
• Reduce blunders through systematic checking
• Compete more effectively in tournaments
