Course title :  Basics of Chess: Openings  

Master the "Basics of Chess: Openings" with our comprehensive course. Learn essential chess opening principles, strategies, and popular opening moves. Dive into key concepts such as pawn structures, piece development, and controlling the center. Perfect for beginner and intermediate players looking to enhance their opening repertoire and improve their overall chess game. Gain confidence in your opening play and start winning more games with our expertly designed course.

Description

Discover the secrets of successful chess openings with our "Basics of Chess: Openings" course. Learn essential opening principles, popular strategies, and fundamental opening moves to gain an advantage in the early stages of the game. Dive into key concepts such as pawn structures, piece development, and controlling the center to outplay your opponents from the start. Perfect for beginners and intermediate players alike, this course provides a solid foundation in chess opening theory and techniques. Enhance your opening repertoire, develop a deeper understanding of chess strategy, and elevate your game to the next level. Whether you're a casual player or aspiring tournament competitor, mastering chess openings is essential for success on the board. Join us and unlock the secrets to mastering the opening phase of the game.

Why Online ?

  • Cost effective - Typically UK diploma starts from GBP £3000 per annum, but with online study, you can enjoy saving more than 60% on your educational investment.
  • Practical Content - The coursework is immediately applicable to the careers, and you can earn long-term gains including increase in salary and promotions
  • Study anytime, anywhere - You don't have to attend a College campus, so you can study from anywhere in the world. The online delivery enables you to download the lecture notes, submit assignments wherever you are.
  • Assessments - Assessment is via assignment submission

Who is this course for?

Career path

  1. Chess Coach: Teach and train aspiring players in chess strategies, including openings, to improve their skills and performance.
  2. Chess Player: Compete in chess tournaments and events, utilizing mastered openings to gain an advantage over opponents.
  3. Chess Instructor: Lead chess classes and workshops, focusing on teaching beginners and intermediate players the basics of chess openings.
  4. Chess Content Creator: Create educational content on chess openings for online platforms, such as blogs, videos, or courses, to share knowledge with a broader audience.
  5. Chess Analyst: Analyze chess games and positions, specializing in opening theory and providing insights and recommendations for players.
  6. Chess Tournament Organizer: Plan and coordinate chess tournaments and events, ensuring smooth operation and fair gameplay for participants.
  7. Chess Arbiter: Officiate chess tournaments, enforcing rules and regulations and adjudicating disputes during gameplay.
  8. Chess Software Developer: Contribute to the development of chess software and applications, including tools for studying and practicing openings.
  9. Chess Blogger/Influencer: Share insights, tips, and strategies on chess openings through blogs, social media, and other online platforms to engage with the chess community.
  10. Chess Entrepreneur: Start a business related to chess, such as a chess club, online chess platform, or chess equipment store, leveraging expertise in openings to attract customers and clients.

Duration

The programme is available in 2 duration modes:

    • 6 Months
    • 9 Months
Entry Requirements

In order to apply you should have either:

    • OR;
Course Content
    1. Introduction to Chess Openings
    2. Principles of Opening Play
    3. Pawn Structures
    4. Piece Development
    5. Controlling the Center
    6. Common Opening Strategies
    7. Popular Opening Moves
    8. Opening Traps and Pitfalls
    9. Opening Repertoire Building
    10. Practice and Application
Assessment

Assessment is via assignment submission

Fee Structure

The fee for the programme is as follows:

    • 6 Months - Accelerated mode @ GBP £1250
    • 9 Months - Standard mode @ GBP £950
Fee payment plans

The programme offers following fee payment plans:

    6 months programme● Payment option (a): GBP £416 x 3 monthly instalments
    ● Payment option (b): GBP £1187.50 x 1 instalment (We offer 5% bursary on total fee for students opting to pay in full)
    9 months programme● Payment option (c): GBP £190 x 5 monthly instalments
    ● Payment option (d): GBP £475 x 2 quarterly instalments
    ● Payment option (e): GBP £902.50 x 1 instalment (We offer 5% bursary on total fee for students opting to pay in full)
Accreditation

The programme is awarded by London School of International Business

How to apply?

Simply follow the 2 steps given below to apply:
1. Fill application form on-line at https://www.educationtraining.org.uk/enrolment-form/start.html
2. Pay application fee of GBP £10
(This can be paid online using credit or debit card)

Please visit our online application form to apply.