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PopularChess (Gr. 1-5)Brain BoostersParticipation in chess has been shown to increase test scores in reading and math. Chess helps develop critical thinking, problem solving abilities, concentration, memory, attention span, patience, and sportsmanship. Students will learn basic principles and strategy of how to open a chess game, how to conduct the middlegame, and how to win (or avoid losing) in the endgame. Many other basic to advanced level tactics are also taught. Class is for beginning to advanced players.2019 Fall Youth
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{YEL!} Grandmasters of Chess (Gr. K-5)Brain BoostersNew and returning students invited. Each class ends with students playing 20-30 minutes of chess. Coaches often feature in-class tournaments during the session. Class fee includes ChessKid.com membership for the session (a $49 annual value). Each {YEL!} Chess class follows four basic components: Teach It!…Each class students are taught different chess concepts and coached to implement those concepts into their chess games. Practice It!…Students practice positions set by the coach to improve their understanding of the concept. Puzzle It!… Students are given chess puzzles (constructed by WIM Serafima Sokolovskaya) and work with coach guidance to solve them. Play It! Sign up today to THINK, LEARN and PLAY WELL with {YEL!}.2019 Fall Youth
