I coached a game between Joey and another player. There were a few too many obvious mistakes

Skill Checklist

• Basic rules 
• Basic Checkmates Checklist
  • King+2-Rooks versus King (no counterattack)  
  • King+2-Rooks versus King (with counterattack) 
  • King+2-Rooks versus King+pawn 
  • King+Queen versus King 
  • King+Queen versus King+pawn
  • King+Rook versus King  
  • King+Rook versus King+pawn 
  • Scholar's mate:
    • Offense
    • Defense
• Basic tactics
  • Piece Values
  • Discovered attack
  • Fork -
  • Skewer-
  • Pin -
• Basic Strategies
  • Planning your next move - Currently on
  • Opening Principles - Soon

Recommended activity at home

I watched/coached a game between Joey and another player. Joey needs to think more about each move, ensuring the piece cannot be taken easily.

1. Red and review the hand-out Planning your next move .
2. Play lots of talking games at home, proving feedback on the moves. For tips, see Playing at Home.

Be sure to sign Joey up for the state tournament - see http://www.bnasc.org/State%20Tournament%20Information.html

Chess software for the home

• Chessmaster - For all ages but has a Kid area.
• Chess Mates - Cartoony and fun

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