Learning Curriculum
Structured progression based on chess pedagogy research. Topics are interleaved within each phase for optimal learning.
Phase 1
Foundation
1000–1200 EloCore tactical patterns and basic endgames
tactics Fork / Double Attack
Not startedtactics Pin
Not startedtactics Hanging Piece
Not startedtactics Back Rank Mate
Not startedtactics Mate in 1
Not startedtactics Mate in 2
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Development
1200–1400 EloIntermediate tactics, rook endgames, and piece activity
tactics Skewer
Not startedtactics Discovered Attack
Not startedtactics Removing the Defender
Not startedtactics Trapped Piece
Not startedendgame Rook Endgames
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Refinement
1400–1600 EloAdvanced tactics, positional play, and pawn structure
tactics Deflection
Not startedtactics Attraction
Not startedtactics Zwischenzug
Not startedpositional Pawn Structure
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Mastery
1600–1800 EloComplex tactics, prophylaxis, and deep endgames
tactics Quiet Move
Not startedtactics Sacrifice
Not startedtactics Zugzwang
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