Chess - Marshal Sonawane

Marshal Sonawane is a professional Chess Coach and FIDE-rated trainer with over 10 years of experience in coaching students from beginner to advanced levels. He specializes in developing strategic thinking, analytical skills, and tournament readiness through structured training in openings, middlegames, and endgames. Marshal’s teaching approach focuses on practical gameplay, positional understanding, and personalized guidance to help students achieve excellence in competitive chess.

Course Content:

Module 1: Chess Fundamentals

• Understanding the Chessboard & Coordinates

• Chess Pieces, Their Moves & Relative Value

• Rules of Chess and Basic Tactics

Module 2: Opening Principles

• Popular Openings and Traps

• Controlling the Center & Developing Pieces

• Common Mistakes to Avoid in Openings

Module 3: Middlegame Strategies

• Tactical Motifs (Pins, Forks, Skewers, Discovered Attacks)

• Positional Play, Space, and Piece Activity

• Planning and Calculation Techniques

Module 4: Endgame Mastery

• Basic Checkmates (King + Rook, King + Queen, etc.)

• Pawn Endgames and Opposition

• Transitioning from Middlegame to Endgame

Module 5: Chess Notation & Game Analysis

• Recording Games with Algebraic Notation

• Analyzing Your Own Games for Improvement

• Understanding FIDE Rules and Tournament Formats

Module 6: Advanced Concepts

• Chess Psychology and Decision-Making

• Strategic Planning and Time Management

• Preparing for Rated Chess Tournaments