| Recognizing pieces |
Correctly names all pieces & their starting positions |
Proficient |
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| Basic movements |
Correctly moves each piece (Pawns, Knights, Bishops, etc.) |
Proficient |
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| En passant, castling, pawn promotion |
Demonstrates or explains special moves |
Proficient |
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| Identifying and setting up |
Sets up a basic pin/skewer scenario |
Proficient |
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| Identifying and executing |
Successfully forks two pieces using a knight |
Proficient |
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| Understanding the difference |
Demonstrates a basic checkmate pattern |
Proficient |
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| Center control, piece development, king safety |
Demonstrates a simple opening with these principles |
Proficient |
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| Basic checkmate technique |
Successfully checkmates with king & rook vs. king |
Proficient |
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| Promoting a pawn |
Demonstrates pawn promotion to a queen and winning |
Proficient |
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