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UdemyBasic Chess Opening Traps for Beginners
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UdemyTaught by chess coach Sumit Balan, this course focuses on a specific, practical skill: recognizing and using basic opening traps. For beginners and hobby players who want to win more games — whether a casual match with a friend or an early tournament round — traps offer a fast way to gain an edge.
The course frames traps as more than just tricks: they showcase the tactical ideas and combinations that make chess engaging, while also sharpening your board vision and boosting motivation to keep learning the game.
Sumit Balan has played chess since age six, has studied and coached the game for around 30 years, and works as a coach and trainer for professional players, including Grandmasters, alongside a record of tournament wins at regional, national, and international level.
Students are encouraged to practice the traps on a real board rather than only reviewing them passively.
Hi guys, my name is Sumit Balan –Welcome to my course on Basic Chess Opening Traps for Beginners you should know and hobby chess players. I will be your instructor for this course and I am so happy to have you here and thank you for enrolling to this course.
Are you a beginner or hobby chess player who wants to learn and start to win more games? Do you want to win a quick game with your friend or in a tournament? This course will teach you the best chess traps so that you can use them in your next game if possible or avoid falling for one. The beauty of chess in the combinations and tactical ideas. A nice trap shows tactical ideas, combinations and fascinating concepts that capture your attention. Chess tricks and tactics will capture your imagination and appreciation as long as you play chess. It will boost your motivation to learn chess, your tactical level and practical results. The advice you to practice these ideas over the chessboard.
Enjoy the traps!
Why am I qualified to teach this course?
Well. Chess is my passion, I learned Chess at an early age of 6 and since then, I have been a keen chess player and studying the game for the past 30 years. I am a chess coach/trainer for professional chess players including Grandmasters and various age groups. I have taken part and won many regional, national and international tournaments over the years.
If you have any questions, please feel free to ask me directly through my email. You can post your queries in the blog and discussion forum.
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