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Master the Fundamentals of Chess

byCheck N MateAvailable online, at academy in Whitefield, and across BengaluruStarts from₹2,800 per month (8 sessions)View full gallery

Chess is more than a board game; it is a mental workout. Whether you are a complete beginner or looking to refresh your tactics, we help you make your first move with confidence.

The three basic rules to start playing chess. We break down the game into simple, easy-to-understand steps for absolute beginners.

Learn the names of the chess pieces and their point values. Understanding the relative power of each piece is a fundamental concept.

A quick visual guide on how to arrange the chessboard properly before starting a game.

Understanding the King. This video explains the basic movement of the most important piece on the board.

How the Rook moves. This tutorial shows the simple yet powerful straight-line movement of the rook.

Learning the Bishop's movement. This video demonstrates how the bishop moves diagonally across the board on its color.

The Queen is the most powerful piece. This guide shows how it combines the moves of the rook and bishop.

The unique L-shaped move of the Knight. Our tutorials make it easy to understand this tricky piece.

Understanding the Pawn. This video explains the pawn's forward movement and diagonal capture.

What is a 'check'? This video demonstrates how different pieces can attack the opponent's king.

About Getting Started with Chess

Learning chess does not require memorizing complex openings on day one. We start by stripping the game down to its core—how pieces move, how they interact, and why positioning matters. Whether you are a parent looking for a mental outlet for your child or an adult picking up the game after years, we focus on building that foundational confidence through interactive, easy-to-grasp sessions.

Teaching chess in Whitefield since 2019 — Approved by the tribe
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Check N Mate

Available online, at academy in Whitefield, and across BengaluruStarts from ₹2,800 per month (8 sessions)

We are a team obsessed with the 'Move It Smart' approach, helping everyone from five-year-olds to adults find their flow on the board. We strip away the complexity so you can focus on the pure joy of a well-played tactic. Whether you join us at our Whitefield academy or jump into our online sessions, we make sure your first move is a winning one.

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