Stop Hanging Pieces. Learn the Fundamentals.
Everything you need to reach 1200 on Chesscom. Nothing more, nothing less.
$97 · one payment, lifetime access · 14 days for a full refund
If you are rated below 1200, your biggest problems are simple: you hang pieces, you miss basic tactics, and nobody has taught you the fundamentals properly.
That is not an insult. That is just the truth. And it is good news, because it means the path forward is clear.
You do not need to memorize opening theory. You do not need a dozen courses. You do not need to study what Grandmasters study.
You need to stop losing your pieces, learn how each piece actually works, and understand how to convert an advantage into a win.
That is exactly what this course teaches. I cut out everything else.
I spent a lot of time wandering through YouTube and various textbooks trying to learn chess on my own. But I had no perspective on what mattered and what didn't for a beginner. The Beginner Chess mastery is well organized, clear and focused, and I'm confident this was the best start possible for my Chess learning journey.
95 lessons. 13.5 hours of video. Structured so you learn things in the right order.
- Simple opening principles that work in every game. No memorization required.
- How to spot hanging pieces, forks, pins and skewers
- Basic strategy and decision making: which side to play on, when to trade, how to find a plan
- How to turn an extra pawn into a win
- How to think during a game. How to analyze your losses honestly.
- A complete, simple Beginner opening repertoire for White and Black
Curriculum
Not A Useless Introduction (Please Watch :)) 1 lesson
- 3 Ways To Get The Most Out Of The Course
0. Learn The Rules (Skip if you know them already) 7 lessons
- Intro Rules
- Board Set Up
- Piece Movement
- Special Rules
- Check, Checkmate & Finishing The Game
- Notation
- I Learned The Rules, What Now?
How To Reach 1200 Online 3 lessons
- How To Reach 1200 Mindset
- How To Think During A Game of Chess
- Time Control, Platform Choice, Time Investment
Part 1: Get A Good Position 1 lesson
- How To Get A Good Position
1.1 Use Your Pieces Smartly 1 lesson
- Strengths & Weaknesses of Each Piece
1.1.1 The Bishop 4 lessons
- Bishop Basics
- Bishops Interacting With Pawns
- Annoying Bishop
- Summary Bishop
1.1.2 The Rook 3 lessons
- Rook Basics
- Rooks Advanced
- Summary Rook
1.1.3 The Queen 4 lessons
- Queen Basics
- Queen in Danger!
- Queen Advanced
- Summary Queen
1.1.4 The Knight 3 lessons
- Knight Basics
- Knights Advanced
- Summary Knight
1.1.5 The King 2 lessons
- King
- Summary King
1.1.6 The Pawns 4 lessons
- Pawn Basics
- Pawns Good & Bad
- Pawn Definition & Breaks
- Pawns Summary
1.2 Opening Principles 4 lessons
- 3 Opening Principles
- Perfect Piece Set Up In Opening
- King Into Safety
- Beginner Opening Mistakes
1.3 Strategy 4 lessons
- Strategy Intro
- Strategy Which Side To Play On
- Worst Placed Piece
- When To Exchange Pieces
Part 2: Win Material & Checkmate (Middlegame) 1 lesson
- How To Win Material
2.1 Tactics 8 lessons
- Tactics Definition
- Hanging Pieces
- Hanging Pieces Exercise Solving
- Double Attack 1 Piece (Fork)
- Double Attack 2 Pieces
- Pin
- Skewer
- Remove the Defender
2.2 Common Beginner Checkmates 4 lessons
- Kiss of Death (Checkmate)
- Backrank Checkmate
- King Surrounded by Pieces
- Summary Part 2
Part 3: Simplify, Promote & Checkmate 2 lessons
- No Style Points
- How To Play When A Piece Up
3.1 Promote A Pawn 6 lessons
- Square Rule
- Pawn Breakthrough
- Pawn Promotion Rules
- Pawn Promotion Key Position
- Promote A Pawn With Your King's Help
- Flank Pawn Promotion
3.2 Checkmate The King In The Endgame 6 lessons
- Intro Checkmates
- Staircase Easy
- Two Rooks Staircase
- Queen + King (Boxing)
- Rook + King (Boxing)
- Possible Checkmates
3.3 Final Words + Recommended Resources 2 lessons
- 1200 Online And Beyond
- Resources To Go Beyond 1200
4. Bonuses 1 lesson
- Your Bonus Buffet Explained
4.1 Analyze Your Games 3 lessons
- How To Analyze Your Games
- Analyzing A Loss
- Analyzing A Win
4.2 Beginner Mindset 1 lesson
- Mindset
4.3 White Repertoire 1.e4 8 lessons
- White Opening Intro
- Italian
- Stafford-Gambit
- 1...e5 other moves
- French
- Caro-Kann
- Sicilian
- Side Lines And Final Words (for white)
4.4 Black Openings 12 lessons
- Black Opening Intro
- Anti Scholars Checkmate
- Kings Gambit + Vienna
- Danish Gambit
- Scotch
- Four Knights
- Spanish
- Italian Black
- 1.d4 general Plans
- London
- Common 1.d4 Set-Ups
- Other first moves (1.Nf3 etc.)
I really enjoyed this course. While it covers the technical basics perfectly, the real value for me was learning the correct mindset. Before this, I used to rush my moves, but this course taught me the importance of slowing down and carving out the right time to play. It helped me develop a structured thinking process during games, allowing me to play with much more calm and focus. Highly recommended for any beginner who wants to stop just moving pieces and start actually playing chess.
This was a perfect overview and crash course for a beginner like me. Now I “graduated” with all the knowledge I need for the next level on my journey. Now I need to turn all this knowledge into skill. I will follow the Simplified Improvement course for this. This was really useful - thank you so much Noël!
FAQ
Do I need any prior chess knowledge?
No. The course starts with the rules. If you are a complete beginner, you can start from zero. If you already know the rules, skip that section and jump to the fundamentals.
How is this different from free YouTube content?
YouTube teaches you random things in random order. This course teaches you the right things in the right order, structured so each lesson builds on the previous one. And most importantly, this course does not have anything that is not for your level right now. Too much information early on only confuses and overwhelms you.
How long until I see results?
Most students notice a difference in how they think during games before they even finish the course. How fast your rating moves depends on how often you play and practice. I will not promise you a number in X days, that is not how real improvement works.
What if I do not like it?
Email us at hello@nextlevelchess.blog within 14 days for a full refund. No questions asked.
I am above 1200 - should I buy this?
If you expect a lot of novelty, then No. If your goal is to get the fundamentals down right and you are okay with a lot of repetition, then this is a good fit.
Are there any hidden costs?
No. One payment, lifetime access. That is it.
Beginner Chess Mastery
$97
- 95 lessons. 13.5 hours of video. Structured so you learn things in the right order.
- A complete, simple Beginner opening repertoire for White and Black
- One payment, lifetime access. That is it.
What if I do not like it?
Email us at hello@nextlevelchess.blog within 14 days for a full refund. No questions asked.