This Intermediate Chess Lessons course by Charlotte Chess Center is designed for players who have mastered the basics and want to advance their chess skills. Across 10 lessons, you’ll learn practical techniques including various checkmate patterns such as ladder checkmate, queen and king checkmate, and bank rank checkmate. The course emphasizes understanding piece values and strategic planning, helping you make informed decisions during games. Lessons also cover essential tactics like forks, pins, skewers, discovered attacks, and removing the guard, enabling you to exploit your opponent’s weaknesses effectively. Taking chess notation is also explained, allowing you to record and analyze your games systematically. Each lesson combines clear explanations with illustrative examples, giving you the tools to practice and apply new skills in real games. By completing this course, you will improve calculation, positional awareness, and tactical execution, empowering you to play confidently against intermediate opponents. This course is ideal for players who want to transition from beginner to intermediate level and gain a deeper understanding of chess strategy and tactics.