About IMs Academy



Introduction


Intelligent Minds Academy was founded 10 years ago by International Master Mok Tze Meng  specializing in chess training and coaching. IM Mok has been involved in chess coaching for more than 20 years. Intelligent Minds understands that children needs to learn and engage in healthy leisure activities that promote qualities that will be useful when they grow up to become useful and responsible member of society. Chess is one of the tools that is able to help in this area.

Program Outline

  1. What is Chess?
  2. General Chess Rules
  3. Chess Notation
  4. Very Basic Principle of Development in Opening Stage
  5. Very Basic Positional Understanding
  6. Basic Principle of Calculation
  7. Simple rules in Chess Competition
  8. Opening Principle of Chess
  9. Endgame
  10. Middlegame

Key Learnings and Take-aways

-          Student will have understanding of the history of chess, how to record and the proper behaviour in competition
-          Student will be able to play the common chess openings and the ideas behind each opening.
-          Recognize tactical patterns and execute them
-          Develop self-confidence
-          Better comprehension of any subjects
-          Develop creative skills
-          Develop self-control

Certification

For students who have registered for the full year, they will each receive a certificate of achievement after completion of each term.