Online Chess Coaching for Beginners

Arius Learning offers dedicated online chess coaching for beginners who want to learn chess step by step from scratch. Our expert coaches simplify strategies, rules, and openings to build a solid foundation in the game. With interactive sessions, practical exercises, and guided practice, our beginner-friendly chess training online helps you quickly develop confidence and improve your skills to play like a pro.

Chess benefits for beginners - learn strategy, focus, and problem-solving skills

Benefits of Learning Chess Online

  • Consume the Right Content – Online chess provides kids with a fun, educational alternative that keeps them away from irrelevant or distracting content.
  • Boosts IQ & Logical Thinking – Chess improves calculation, problem-solving, and logical reasoning, helping children sharpen their intelligence.
  • Increased Self-Confidence – Since chess is an individual sport, players develop independence, resilience, and sportsmanship.
  • Better Memory & Concentration – Playing chess trains kids to focus, memorize patterns, and stay attentive in academics and daily life.
  • Sharper Focus & Strategic Thinking – Every move in chess requires foresight, which strengthens planning skills and decision-making.
  • Continuous Skill Growth – Whether beginner or advanced, online coaching ensures progressive improvement through structured lessons.

Intermediate Chess Course

For players who understand the basics and are ready to elevate their game. Develop strategic thinking and sharpen your tactical vision:

Opening Theory

  • Opening Repertoire Development: Build personalized opening systems for both white and black that suit your playing style.
  • Common Structures: Recognize and understand typical pawn structures arising from different openings (Isolated Queen's Pawn, Hanging Pawns, Pawn Chains).
  • Open Games: Master the principles of 1.e4 e5 openings including the Ruy Lopez, Italian Game, and Scotch Game with standard variations.
  • Semi-Open & Closed Games: Study responses to 1.e4 (Sicilian, French, Caro-Kann) and 1.d4 systems (Queen's Gambit, Indian Defenses) at an intermediate depth.

Tactical Patterns

  • Complex Forks & Pins: Recognize and create advanced forking and pinning scenarios involving multiple pieces and threats.
  • Discovered Attacks: Master the art of uncovering attacks by moving one piece to reveal an attack from another.
  • Double Attacks: Learn to coordinate pieces to attack multiple targets simultaneously, forcing difficult defensive decisions.
  • Classic Tactical Motifs: Study the windmill, the X-ray attack, the zwischenzug (in-between move), and the deflection tactic.
  • Sacrifices: Learn common sacrificial patterns including the Greek gift sacrifice (Bxh7+), queen sacrifices, and exchange sacrifices.

Middlegame Strategy

  • Piece Coordination: Develop the skill of harmonizing your pieces for maximum effectiveness and coordinated attacks.
  • Pawn Structure Analysis: Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of various pawn formations including isolated pawns, doubled pawns, and backward pawns.
  • Open Files & Diagonals: Learn to identify, create and exploit open lines for rooks and bishops while denying them to your opponent.
  • Knight Outposts: Understand how to establish and utilize strong, centralized knight positions protected by pawns.
  • King Safety Assessment: Develop the ability to evaluate king safety, recognize potential attacking patterns, and prevent dangerous threats.

Endgame Techniques

  • Pawn Endgames: Master key concepts including the opposition, outflanking, triangulation, zugzwang, and breakthrough techniques.
  • Rook Endgames: Study the Lucena and Philidor positions, active vs. passive rooks, and rook vs. pawn techniques.
  • Bishop Endgames: Learn the qualities of same-colored and opposite-colored bishop endings, including drawing techniques.
  • Knight Endgames: Understand knight's strengths and limitations in endgames, including knight vs. pawn scenarios.
  • Mixed Piece Endgames: Study common endgames like bishop vs. knight, queen vs. rook, and two minor pieces vs. rook.

Calculation & Visualization

  • Move Calculation: Develop the ability to accurately calculate 3-4 moves ahead in varied positions.
  • Candidate Moves: Learn a systematic approach to identifying and evaluating potential moves in complex positions.
  • Board Vision: Improve your ability to see the entire board, including distant pieces and potential threats.
  • Pattern Recognition: Develop your ability to quickly recognize tactical and strategic patterns from previous study and experience.
  • Evaluation Skills: Learn to objectively assess positions based on material, piece activity, king safety, pawn structure, and space control.

Practical Improvement

  • Game Analysis: Learn effective methods for analyzing your own games, identifying mistakes, and extracting valuable lessons.
  • Chess Engines: Understand how to effectively use chess engines like Stockfish for game analysis without becoming dependent on them.
  • Tournament Preparation: Develop pre-game routines, research opponents, and tailor opening preparation for specific opponents.
  • Time Management: Master chess clock skills including time allocation for critical positions and playing effectively in time pressure.
  • Psychology of Chess: Understand the mental aspects of the game including dealing with losses, managing emotions, and maintaining focus during long games.

The Intermediate Course will significantly strengthen your understanding of chess strategy and tactics, elevating your play to the next competitive level.

Elevate Your Chess Skills

Intermediate Course Curriculum

Enhance your tactical vision, positional understanding, and endgame technique as you move beyond the fundamentals of chess.

  • Learn the critical opening principles and common traps to avoid.
  • Understand the concepts of development, center control, and king safety.
  • Explore popular openings like the Sicilian Defense, King's Pawn Opening, and more.
  • Build your own opening repertoire based on your playing style.

  • Master advanced tactical motifs such as forks, pins, skewers, and discovered attacks.
  • Recognize opportunities for attacking and defending with pieces.
  • Practice executing tactical combinations in real game scenarios.
  • Learn how to spot and avoid tactical traps in your opponent's play.

  • Learn strategic themes such as pawn structure, weak squares, and outposts.
  • Understand how to transition from the opening into the middlegame.
  • Plan piece placement and pawn breaks for a strong strategic foundation.
  • Learn how to analyze closed vs. open positions and create long-term plans.

  • Develop a deeper understanding of king safety and attacking patterns.
  • Learn key attacks like the Greek gift, back-rank mates, and sacrifice techniques.
  • Recognize vulnerable kings and create tactics to exploit these weaknesses.
  • Study defensive and attacking ideas related to king activity in the middlegame.

  • Strengthen your rook endgame skills with essential concepts like opposition and activity.
  • Master Lucena and Philidor positions for rook endgame techniques.
  • Learn to convert advantageous positions into wins in rook endgames.
  • Study practical endgame ideas for checkmating with rooks and other pieces.

  • Study games played by chess legends like Fischer, Capablanca, and Karpov.
  • Analyze their decision-making, strategies, and tactics.
  • Apply lessons learned to your own game for better decision-making.
  • Focus on improving calculation and evaluating positions accurately.

  • Understand how to coordinate pieces for attack and defense.
  • Place pieces on optimal squares to maximize their power.
  • Avoid redundancy by using pieces effectively in harmony.
  • Study piece coordination in complex middlegame positions for better results.

  • Learn the art of prophylaxis—preemptively stopping opponent's ideas.
  • Understand how to form long-term plans based on the position’s dynamics.
  • Study counterplay and how to neutralize your opponent’s strategies.
  • Analyze master games to see how they effectively handle prophylaxis and planning.

  • Understand time pressure in fast games and how to avoid making blunders.
  • Develop techniques for managing time effectively in tournament play.
  • Learn how to prioritize moves and keep track of critical moments in the game.
  • Prepare for OTB (Over-the-Board) and online tournaments with mental tips.

  • Learn how to calculate multiple variations accurately and efficiently.
  • Understand how to evaluate the resulting positions to determine the best move.
  • Develop deep calculation skills, improving your ability to spot tactical and strategic ideas.
  • Use visualization techniques to calculate deep moves without looking at the board.

Why This Course?

Expert Instructors

Learn from experienced chess masters who have a deep understanding of the game and the ability to explain complex strategies in a simple and engaging manner.

Practical Exercises

Apply your learning through hands-on exercises and practice games. You’ll gain practical experience and a deeper understanding of strategies.

Competitive Edge

Develop your skills and gain the confidence needed to excel in local, national, or online chess tournaments. Improve your rating and performance.

Comprehensive Curriculum

Our course covers everything from the basics to advanced strategies. You will progress from fundamental tactics to complex endgame analysis.

Community Support

Join a community of chess enthusiasts where you can ask questions, discuss strategies, and participate in regular challenges.

Interactive Video Lessons

Access a rich library of video lessons where instructors explain strategies, tactics, and game analysis in an engaging and interactive format.

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Intermediate Chess Course

(Master the fundamentals and beyond)

₹100,000 ₹75,000 (25% off)

Course Fee

5 weeks

Duration

12 Sessions

Sessions

15 Assignments

Assignments

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Frequently Asked Questions

Anyone interested in learning chess — whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refresh your skills — is welcome to join!

Yes, you’ll receive downloadable PDFs, practice problems, recorded sessions, and live Q&A support for enhanced learning.

Absolutely! The course is designed from scratch to help even absolute beginners understand the fundamentals of chess.

No problem! You’ll get access to recorded sessions and additional materials to help you stay on track even if you miss a session.

Our Courses

Choose the right course for your learning journey

Foundation Course 3 Months
Foundation Course

Get started with basics and fundamentals.

Key Topics
  • Introduction to concepts
  • Basic Strategies
  • Practice Exercises
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Level 1 Course 6 Months
Level 1 Course

Perform at school/district-level competitions.

Key Topics
  • Intermediate Techniques
  • Pattern Recognition
  • Tactical Planning
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Level 2 Course 6 Months
Level 2 Course

Compete at state-level tournaments.

Key Topics
  • Advanced Strategies
  • Endgame Practice
  • Positional Play
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