Courses
Beginner chess course
From the first move to beating amateur players: the rules, basic strategy, and the tactics and openings that build a strong foundation.
What your child learns
Levels in this course
- Level 1 of 6
Beginner Level
Introduce your child to chess and its incredible possibilities. By the end, they’ll know how to play by international chess rules and apply basic chess strategies.
- Level 2 of 6
Advanced Beginner Level
Practical guidance to defeat amateur players. Students will master chess tactics and openings to gain a strong foundation.
Not sure where to start?
We’ll find the right level together
In the free demo class, the coach assesses your child’s current chess level and learning needs, and you get a personalised roadmap with their assessed starting level. Every level ends with a completion certificate signed by GM Viswanathan Anand.
Also see the Intermediate and Advanced courses.
See it for yourself in a free demo class
20 minutes with an Upstep coach: a live class, an assessment of your child’s chess level, and a personalised roadmap, followed by a free counselling session.