Information Package / Course Catalogue
Basic Chess
Course Code: KOC114
Course Type: Non Departmental Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to enable students to master the basic rules of the game by correctly learning the chessboard, pieces, and their movements. By the end of the training, students will have grasped basic checkmate patterns, simple tactics, and opening principles, enabling them to play a conscious and rule-abiding chess match. The course also aims to develop students' strategic thinking skills.

Course Content

The course covers the chessboard, pieces, tournament rules, and notation. Basic concepts, win/draw situations, the concept of checkmate, basic checkmates, and sections of the game are explained.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Learns to correctly position and arrange the pieces on the chessboard.
2.Fully understands all piece movements and specific rules (castling, en passant, promotion).
3.Applies the concept of checkmate, distinguishing between wins and draws.
4.Masters general game and tournament rules.
5.Generates appropriate moves for the beginning, development, and conclusion of a chess match.
6.Knows to use a chess clock and write chess notation.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Nimzowitsch, A. My System (2017 edition)
2.Lecturer’s notes.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Characteristics of the chessboard and pieces.
Week 2 - Theoretical
Tournament rules, notation, and the use of a chess clock.
Week 3 - Theoretical
Pawn movement, capturing pieces, and special cases.
Week 4 - Theoretical
Knight movement, capturing pieces, and special cases (Verbal Examination)
Week 5 - Theoretical
Bishop movement and capturing pieces.
Week 6 - Theoretical
Rook movement and capturing pieces.
Week 7 - Theoretical
Queen movement and capturing pieces.
Week 8 - Theoretical
King movement, capturing pieces, and special situations. (MIDTERM EXAM)
Week 9 - Theoretical
The concept of checkmate and simple checkmates. (ASSIGNMENT)
Week 10 - Theoretical
Winning and drawing situations in chess.
Week 11 - Theoretical
The fundamentals of openings.
Week 12 - Theoretical
Middlegame and piece exchanges, double threat, fork and skewer concepts.
Week 13 - Theoretical
Introduction to chess tactics and problem-solving methods.
Week 14 - Theoretical
Endgames in chess.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment Examination1%10
Verbal Examination1%10
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Assignment1314
Midterm Examination1617
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
OÇ-1
2
OÇ-2
3
3
OÇ-3
4
2
OÇ-4
2
4
2
OÇ-5
5
2
OÇ-6
3
3
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026