Class Levels

PAWNS

BEGINNER

KNIGHTS

ADVANCED BEGINNER

ROOKS

INTERMEDIATE

10% Sibling Discount Code * CBESIBLING

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10% Sibling Discount Code * CBESIBLING *

Wednesday:

K-1 PAWNS + KNIGHTS

In this class we will learn how to move all of the pieces, explore checkmating strategies and patterns, study opening principles, and drawing techniques. Each week we will dive into a lesson, followed by guided play to help reinforce the material covered in class. Returning students will be introduced to tactical ideas (pins, forks, discover attack, removing the defender, x-rays) and middlegame planning. At the end of the semester prizes will be awarded to each student to showcase their individual growth.

All Students will be provided with a basic ChessKid Account
The semester will run for 11 weeks on Wednesdays from 3:45-4:35

Dates: December 10th - March 11th

Class not meeting: 12/24, 1/31, 2/18

Cost: $330

2-5 PAWNS + KNIGHTS

Students will be introduced to tactical principles such as forks, pins, x-rays, removing the defender, two-move mate and discovered attack. We will study famous games to learn about attacking principles and middle- game plans, as well as dive into simple endgame principles. Each week students will participate in a chess lesson, solve puzzle worksheets, play in a class tournament using chess notation, and learn about fun chess variants! At the end of the semester all students will receive prizes that showcase their individual growth.

All Students will be provided with a GOLD ChessKid Account
A tournament excursion will be organized for all interested students.
The semester will run for 10 weeks on Wednesdays from 5:00-6:00