Skill Checklist

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

Recommended activity at home.

Streven did well at his first tournament. He needs to slow down a bit and think more about each move, ensuring the piece cannot be taken easily.

1. Read 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 Steven 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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