Chess Mastery: Basics to Competition by Mullu Durga Prasad

International Chess Coach | 4+ Years Experience | 200+ Students Trained

Bio:
I am an experienced Chess Coach with over 4 years of teaching students across different age groups and skill levels — from beginners to advanced players. Over the years, I have:

• Trained 200+ students from India (Assam, Chennai, Mumbai, Maharashtra, Kerala, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, etc.) as well as internationally from Singapore, Thailand, and the United States.

• Conducted 212+ demo sessions, ensuring parents and students clearly understand the learning approach and progress plan.

  ♟ Holistic Chess Course (Beginner to Advanced)

  Beginner Level (Foundation)

  • Chessboard, Pieces, Movement & Rules – Understanding files, ranks, diagonals, and how each piece moves and captures.

  • Special Moves – Castling, pawn promotion, and en passant explained with examples and practice.

  • Check, Checkmate & Stalemate – Identifying threats, escaping checks, and recognizing draw situations.

  • Opening Principles – Controlling the center, developing pieces efficiently, and ensuring king safety.

  • Practice Games & Etiquette – Touch-move rule, sportsmanship, and guided practice matches.

  • Fun Puzzles & Activities – Pattern recognition, mini checkmate drills, and engaging problem-solving exercises.

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  Intermediate Level (Skill Building)

  • Opening Repertoires – Learning e4 and d4 openings, defenses like Sicilian, French, Caro-Kann basics.

  • Key Tactical Patterns – Forks, pins, skewers, discovered attacks, and tactical puzzles for quick recognition.

  • Middlegame Planning – Understanding pawn structures, strong/weak squares, and improving piece activity.

  • Positional Play – Using open files, creating outposts, and exploiting weaknesses.

  • Endgame Foundations – Essential techniques: king & pawn endings, opposition, Lucena & Philidor positions.

  • Tournament Readiness – Introduction to chess notation, clock handling, and Swiss/knockout tournament basics.

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  Advanced Level (Mastery & Competition)

  • Advanced Openings & Counterplay – Mastering Sicilian, Caro-Kann, Nimzo-Indian, King’s Indian, and aggressive gambits.

  • Deep Tactical Themes – Complex sacrifices, advanced calculation (3–5 moves ahead), prophylaxis, and zugzwang.

  • Middlegame Mastery – Building initiative, executing strategic squeezes, and launching opposite-side castling pawn storms.

  • Advanced Endgames – Rook, bishop, knight, and queen endings with practical decision-making under time pressure.

  • Tournament Preparation – Chess psychology, time management, handling nerves, and performance review.

  • Competitive Play – Mock tournaments, blitz & rapid practice, and mini championships for real-world experience.

    “From beginners learning the basics to advanced players mastering tournament strategies, my chess program is designed to build focus, problem-solving, and confidence. With structured lessons, fun puzzles, and championship practice, students don’t just learn moves — they learn to think like champions.”