Hello, and welcome to the Kids Academy chess course! My name is Robert Lazorczyk, and I’m excited to be your guide as we learn all about the amazing game of chess. Let’s dive in and start our chess journey together!
Before we jump into learning about the chess pieces, it’s important to talk about something called chess etiquette. But what does that mean? Chess etiquette is all about being polite and respectful when playing chess. These rules are especially important in chess tournaments, but it’s a good idea to start practicing them now.
Every chess game begins with a friendly handshake. Just like in sports, where teams shake hands after a game, chess players shake hands both at the beginning and the end of a match. Sometimes players say “good luck,” but that’s not necessary. The handshake is a nice way to show respect to your opponent.
Chess is a game that requires a lot of thinking. To help everyone do their best, it’s important not to distract your opponent. This means no talking, no clicking pens, and no blowing bubbles with gum. Think of it like being in a library where everyone is trying to concentrate.
In chess, the player with the white pieces always makes the first move. There are also special rules called “touch-move” and “touch-take.” If you touch one of your pieces, you have to move it. So, if you touch your knight and then see a better move for your queen, you still have to move the knight.
The “touch-take” rule means that if you touch one of your opponent’s pieces, you must capture it if you can. This rule applies whether you touch it with your fingers or accidentally bump it with one of your pieces.
At the end of the game, it’s important to offer a handshake, no matter who wins or loses. It’s best not to brag if you win and to be a good sport if you lose. Saying “good game” is a nice way to show respect and sportsmanship.
Thanks for learning about chess etiquette with me! In our next video, we’ll start talking about the chess pieces and how they move. I can’t wait to see you there!
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Chess Etiquette Role Play: Pair up with a friend or family member and practice a chess game focusing on etiquette. Start with a handshake, play a few moves, and then end with a handshake and a “good game” comment. Discuss how it felt to follow these etiquette rules and why they might be important in a game.
Chess Etiquette Poster: Create a colorful poster that illustrates the key points of chess etiquette. Include drawings or cut-out pictures of a handshake, a quiet library, and the “touch-move” rule. Display your poster at home or in your classroom to remind everyone of these important rules.
Observation Challenge: Next time you play a game, observe how following chess etiquette changes the experience. Write down your observations. Did it make the game more enjoyable? Did it help you concentrate better? Share your thoughts with a friend or family member.
Here’s a sanitized version of the provided YouTube transcript:
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Welcome to Kids Academy! Hi, and welcome to the Kids Academy chess course. My name is Robert Lazorczyk, and I’m a certified teacher with international and national chess teaching certifications. I will be your guide as we begin to master this great game. Now, let’s get to chess!
Welcome to our second video in the chess course. We have a bit more housekeeping to do before we begin discussing the pieces. Today, we’ll be talking about chess etiquette.
The first question you might have is: What does chess etiquette mean? It refers to the polite and respectful way to act at the chessboard. What I’m about to tell you applies mainly to behavior in chess tournaments, but it wouldn’t hurt to start following these guidelines now to get used to them.
The first thing I would say is that every game should begin with a handshake. Just like when I was a boy playing sports, after each game, the teams would line up and shake hands. The same thing happens in chess. Not only do you shake hands at the end, but it’s customary to shake hands at the beginning as well. Sometimes players say “good luck,” but that’s not necessary.
The second point is that chess is a thinking game, and to do your best thinking, you should not distract your opponent, especially when it’s their turn. This means no talking, no clicking your pen, and no blowing bubbles with your chewing gum. Basically, anything that would annoy someone who is taking an exam should not happen in a chess game either. You can think of it like library rules.
Number three: White always makes the first move in chess, and both players should follow the touch-move and touch-take rules. This means that once you touch a piece, you are committed to moving it. If I touch my knight and then see a good move for my queen, it’s too late; I’ve committed to moving the knight.
There’s also a rule called touch-take, which means that if I intentionally touch an opponent’s piece, I must capture it. This applies whether I touch it with my fingers or bump into it with my piece.
Finally, at the end of the game, offer a handshake regardless of the outcome. It’s best not to gloat in victory and to avoid poor sportsmanship in defeat. Regardless of the outcome, it’s always nice to say a simple “good game.”
Thanks for watching, and I’ll see you in video 3, where we’ll begin to talk about the chess pieces. See you then!
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