Students learn the rules and concepts of chess, tournament procedures and etiquette and the knowledge to participate in a casual and/or competitive game with family and/or friends. This is the perfect class for a new player or novice players seeking more confidence in their play. In the first half of each class, world champion openings, ideas in the middle game, end game patterns, tactical motifs and elements are examined and discussed. Participants play against each other in friendly matches with coaching on different moves and strategies.