Elo 0–8006 weeks
ChessPilot Fundamentals
Build the foundation every chess player needs
A 6-week structured path covering everything a beginner needs to stop losing pieces, control the board, and play with confidence. No chess knowledge required.
✓ By the end you will stop losing pieces, understand why moves are played, and consistently apply the key principles.
For: Complete beginners and players rated 0–800
Path Units (6)
1
Piece Safety and Blunder Checking
- •Identify hanging pieces before every move
- •Develop the blunder-check habit
- •Understand basic piece values
2
Board Control and Development
- •Control the centre with pawns and pieces
- •Develop all pieces before attacking
- •Connect your rooks
3
Basic Tactics: Forks and Pins
- •Spot knight forks in any position
- •Identify and create pins
- •Recognise double attacks
4
King Safety and Castling
- •Castle early to protect the king
- •Avoid weakening pawn moves near your king
- •Recognise when the king is under attack
5
Simple Endgames
- •Win with king + queen vs king
- •Win with king + rook vs king
- •Understand basic king and pawn endings
6
Putting It All Together
- •Apply all fundamentals in complete games
- •Review your games to find recurring mistakes
- •Build a consistent pre-move routine