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Chess Step Basic Workbook – Step 1 (Up to 800 Rating)
Start your chess journey the right way with Step 1 of the Chess Step Method—the perfect foundation for beginners aiming to build confidence and skill from the very first move. Designed for players up to an 800 rating and recommended for ages 8 and up, this workbook makes learning chess clear, structured, and engaging.
Whether you're a parent, teacher, or coach, this step provides everything needed to introduce chess in a simple, effective way—even if you have little teaching experience.
Step 1 covers all the essential rules and core concepts of chess through 15 carefully structured lessons, including:
The board and pieces
How each piece moves
Attacking and capturing
The pawn and its special rules
Defending and getting out of check
Checkmate basics (Mate 1 & 2)
Castling
Profitable exchanges
Twofold attacks
Draws
Mating with the queen
En passant
Chess notation
Each lesson is designed to develop key skills step by step, ensuring a solid understanding before moving forward.
This workbook goes beyond basics with:
A detailed teaching manual to guide instructors
Insights on child development, motivation, and teaching strategies
Practical advice on lesson organization and sequencing
Extra “Plus” lessons covering advanced beginner topics like winning material, board vision, and creating mate
Reinforce learning with:
Lesson summaries for quick review
486 diagrammed positions for hands-on practice
Exercises that strengthen pattern recognition and decision-making
Clear, structured learning path
Ideal for beginners and young learners
Supports both self-study and guided instruction
Trusted method used by coaches worldwide
Give your students—or yourself—the best possible start in chess. With Step 1, every move builds confidence, understanding, and a lifelong love for the game.
Chess Step Basic Workbook – Step 1 (Up to 800 Rating)
Start your chess journey the right way with Step 1 of the Chess Step Method—the perfect foundation for beginners aiming to build confidence and skill from the very first move. Designed for players up to an 800 rating and recommended for ages 8 and up, this workbook makes learning chess clear, structured, and engaging.
Whether you're a parent, teacher, or coach, this step provides everything needed to introduce chess in a simple, effective way—even if you have little teaching experience.
Step 1 covers all the essential rules and core concepts of chess through 15 carefully structured lessons, including:
The board and pieces
How each piece moves
Attacking and capturing
The pawn and its special rules
Defending and getting out of check
Checkmate basics (Mate 1 & 2)
Castling
Profitable exchanges
Twofold attacks
Draws
Mating with the queen
En passant
Chess notation
Each lesson is designed to develop key skills step by step, ensuring a solid understanding before moving forward.
This workbook goes beyond basics with:
A detailed teaching manual to guide instructors
Insights on child development, motivation, and teaching strategies
Practical advice on lesson organization and sequencing
Extra “Plus” lessons covering advanced beginner topics like winning material, board vision, and creating mate
Reinforce learning with:
Lesson summaries for quick review
486 diagrammed positions for hands-on practice
Exercises that strengthen pattern recognition and decision-making
Clear, structured learning path
Ideal for beginners and young learners
Supports both self-study and guided instruction
Trusted method used by coaches worldwide
Give your students—or yourself—the best possible start in chess. With Step 1, every move builds confidence, understanding, and a lifelong love for the game.