Chess Training Matrix
Day Time Focus (Movement / Skills) Load Remarks Expected Outcomes
Monday 4:30-5:30 Introduction to Chess Basics Light - Engage students and Learners can identify chess pieces
- Chess board layout and names build interest and set up the board correctly
of pieces
- Objective of the game
(capturing the king -
checkmate)
Tuesday 4:30-5:30 Piece Movement: Pawns and Light - Emphasis on simple Learners can confidently move
Rooks movement rules pawns and rooks
- Pawn moves (forward and
capture)
- Rook moves (horizontal and
vertical)
Wednesday 4:30-5:30 Piece Movement: Bishops and Moderate - Introduce unique Learners understand the diagonal
Knights movement movement of bishops and the L-
- Bishop moves (diagonally) shaped movement of knights
- Knight moves (L-shaped)
Thursday 4:30-5:30 Piece Movement: King and Moderate - Cover key pieces' Learners know how the king and
Queen importance queen move; understand the
- King moves (one square any importance of protecting the king
direction)
- Queen moves (any direction)
Friday 4:30-5:30 Basic Opening Concepts Medium - Explain importance of Learners begin to understand
- Controlling the center of the early moves opening goals: control center and
board develop pieces
- Developing pieces early
(knights and bishops)
Saturday 8:00-11:00 Intro to Capturing and Medium - Apply movements to Learners understand how to capture
Defending basic tactics pieces and defend their own pieces
- Capturing opponents' pieces
- Defending own pieces
Sunday 8:00-10:00 Review & Practice Game Light - Focus on applying what Learners demonstrate understanding
- Guided practice game they've learned through a guided practice game
Notes:
- Load Remarks start light and gradually increase to medium by Day 5 to balance learning with enjoyment.
- Expected Outcomes aim to build a foundation of chess fundamentals, allowing students to complete a basic practice game by Day 7.
Prepared by:
JEANNE PAULINE B. ACOSTA ERMA G. BASILIO JANINE D. BAZAN
Coach Coach Coach
Checked and validated by:
MAR R. GALLEGO
TugES Sports Coordinator