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Structured FIDE-aligned learning paths from beginner to master level.

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๐Ÿ˜STRUCTURED CHESS PATHWAY

FEATURED CHESS COURSES

"Watch your child grow from playful beginner to crowned master strategist."

PROGRAM 01
BEGINNER COURSE
COGNITIVE FOCUSSPATIAL REASONING
MASTERY CURVE
85%
FOUNDATIONAL RULES & PIECE ACTIVATION

BEGINNER COURSE

Master piece movement, fundamental rules, spatial reasoning, and basic checkmate patterns under expert guidance.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
โ€ขBoard Vision & Piece Movement Mastery
โ€ขCore Opening Principles (Center Control & Castling)
โ€ขEssential Checkmate Patterns (Rook & Queen Mate)
โ€ขBasic Tactical Safety & En Passant Rules
COMPREHENSIVE SYLLABUS & SCHEDULE

IN-DEPTH COURSE DETAILS.

Explore complete curricula, weekly schedule logistics, cognitive objectives, and tangible graduation milestones for every tier.

Foundations & Piece Activation
PROGRAM 01Level 1 โ€ข BeginnerUnrated โ†’ 800

Foundations & Piece Activation

Pawn to Knight Essentials

Program Overview

Designed specifically for absolute beginners and young minds starting their chess journey. Students learn full board geometry, proper movement and value of every piece, fundamental checkmate formulas, and basic opening principles in a fun, engaging, and structured environment.

Ideal Student Profile

Kids aged 5+ with zero chess background, casual players who want to eliminate illegal moves, and parents seeking to foster focus and analytical discipline in their children.

Schedule & Logistics
Duration3 Months
Total Classes24 Live Interactive Sessions
Weekly Cadence2 Classes / Week (60โ€“90 min)
Delivery ModeLive Online & Physical Batches
CertificationOfficial Level 1 Foundation Certificate
Core Curriculum Modules
1Board geometry: ranks, files, diagonals, and centre control
2Exact movement rules, special captures (En Passant, Castling)
3Essential checkmates (Queen + King, 2 Rooks, Back-Rank Mate)
4Basic tactics: single-move forks, skewers, and pins
5Golden opening principles: develop pieces, castle early, control centre
6Chess etiquette, sportsmanship, and algebraic move notation
Graduation Milestones
  • Play full, legal chess matches with 100% confidence
  • Identify checkmate threats and defend against early beginner traps
  • Develop patient thinking and calculate 1โ€“2 moves in advance
  • Solve Level 1 tactical puzzles on the student portal independently
  • Read and record scoresheets for tournament play
FREE 45-MIN EVALUATION

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Coach Anshul will assess your current level and confirm your batch fit.

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Tactical Vision & Combinations
PROGRAM 02Level 2 โ€ข Adv. Beginner800 โ†’ 1200

Tactical Vision & Combinations

Bishop & Rook Attack Systems

Positional Mastery & Strategy
PROGRAM 03Level 3 โ€ข Intermediate1200 โ†’ 1600

Positional Mastery & Strategy

Strategic Planning & Active Endgames

Grandmaster Track & 1-on-1 Mentorship
PROGRAM 04Level 4 โ€ข Elite / GM Track1600+ FIDE to Titled Player

Grandmaster Track & 1-on-1 Mentorship

Tournament Mastery & FIDE Norms

๐ŸŽCOMPLETE 360ยฐ LEARNING ECOSYSTEM

WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE.

Every enrolled student at Elephant Chess Academy gets full access to our proprietary study materials, live arenas, and dedicated coaching support.

Curriculum

Structured FIDE Syllabus

Progressive, level-mapped curriculum designed to turn beginners into tournament players systematically.

Included in all tiers
Resources

Annotated Study PDFs & PGNs

Curated downloadable lesson summaries, master game databases, and tactical flashcards for home review.

Included in all tiers
24/7 Access

HD Class Recordings

Never miss a concept. Re-watch recorded sessions anytime to review intricate opening lines and tactics.

Included in all tiers
Competition

Tournament Guidance

Coach-assisted tournament selection, opening preparation against opponents, and post-round PGN breakdown.

Included in all tiers
Analytics

Monthly Progress Reports

Detailed written analytics tracking calculation speed, tactical accuracy, rating jumps, and next goals.

Included in all tiers
Mentorship

24-Hour Coach Doubt Desk

Dedicated WhatsApp channel where students can submit puzzle questions and receive prompt coach feedback.

Included in all tiers
Practice

Weekly Puzzle Worksheets

Themed tactical exercises and endgame drills assigned weekly to build persistent problem-solving habits.

Included in all tiers
Platform

24/7 Student Portal & Arenas

Live internal rated club tournaments, puzzle rushes, and automated match analysis on our academy arena.

Included in all tiers
๐Ÿš€GROWTH ROADMAP

STUDENT LEARNING PATHWAY.

From moving your very first pawn to conquering national rated podiums โ€” here is how your child evolves.

Pawn Starter
STAGE 01

Pawn Starter

Unrated โ†’ 800
Board vision & legal moves
Back-rank checkmates
Single-move forks & pins
Center dominance
Tactical Knight
STAGE 02

Tactical Knight

800 โ†’ 1200
2-3 move calculation
Double attacks & skewers
King & Pawn endgames
Weekly arena play
Master Strategist
STAGE 03

Master Strategist

1200 โ†’ 1600
Prophylaxis & planning
Opening repertoire
Complex Rook endgames
State tournaments
Crowned Master
STAGE 04

Crowned Master

1600+ FIDE
1-on-1 GM mentorship
Opponent prep databases
FIDE Norm preparation
National podiums
4.9/5 โ€ข Rated by 1,000+ Kids & Parents

STORIES OF STRATEGY & JOY

"Real experiences from families and adults who turned curiosity into lifelong chess confidence."

5.0
Kids Beginner Batch

"From Screen Time to Chess Tactics in 2 Months!"

Reyansh used to spend hours on mobile games. Since joining Elephant Chess Academy, he eagerly solves puzzle sheets before school and talks about knight forks during dinner! His focus and patience have drastically improved.

Pooja Agarwal

Pooja Agarwal

Mother of 8yo Reyansh

5.0
Tournament Tier โ€ข FIDE 1420

"Secured His First Official FIDE Rating!"

The tournament preparation and post-game PGN breakdowns by Anshul Sir are truly world-class. He taught my son not just opening systems, but the mental stamina needed to win under clock pressure.

Karthik Venkat

Karthik Venkat

Father of Vihaan (U-14 State Rated)

5.0
Adult Weekend Batch

"The Best Screen-Free Mental Workout for Adults!"

I joined the adult batch to play better with my daughter. The coaches make positional strategy easy to grasp without feeling dry. It has become my favorite way to de-stress on weekends.

Dr. Vikram Sethi

Dr. Vikram Sethi

Adult Student & Parent

5.0
Junior Intermediate Tier

"Patient Mentors Who Truly Build Confidence!"

Ananya was initially shy and intimidated by chess timers. The interactive puzzle battles and patient coaching gave her so much confidence that she just clinched 2nd place in her inter-school tournament!

Meera Nambiar

Meera Nambiar

Mother of 11yo Ananya

100% Free 45-Minute Trial Class

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