Chess QLS Level 2

This course will allow you to study when and where you want, at your own pace. All coursework can be submitted by post or email making it simple and hassle-free. All of the materials will be delivered to you, so it couldn’t be easier. Our experienced and friendly tutors are always a click away by email, giving you a full years worth of support and advice to help get you through your course!

Course Content

Unit 1 The History and Literature of Chess

• History and literature of chess
• Recording the game for improvement
• Chess diagrams and figurine
• Read and write algebraic notation

Unit 2 The Board and Pieces

• The King and Queen pieces
• The Minor Pieces – Knights and Bishops pieces
• The Rooks
• The Pawns

Unit 3 How to Start A Game -The Opening

• Develop your pieces to safe squares
• Importance of time in chess
• Winning and losing in the opening
• Prepare for the middlegame by choosing a logical plan

Unit 4 The Middlegame

• Plan based on sound principles
• Explain waiting moves and why Pawns can’t move backwards
• Tactics and combinations there are
• Preparing for the endgame by choosing a logical plan

Unit 5 The Endgame – Get Ready for Checkmate!

• Checkmate with a King and Queen vs a King
• Checkmate with a King and Rook vs a King
• Checkmate with a King and two Rooks vs a King
• Checkmate with a Bishop and Knight vs a King

Unit 6 Improving Your Game, Chess Clubs, Tournaments and Online Chess

• Importance of local clubs and how to find a local chess club
• Role of the National organising bodies by explaining their importance to the chess community
• Chess tournaments and how to compete in them
• Compare online resources
• Advantages and disadvantages of playing online