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Grades: 1st-5th. Explore agency and build community with a stress-free approach to the game of chess! Discover how pieces move, learn opening and endgame strategies, build confidence, and have fun after school with a weekly class that culminates in a friendly in-class tournament. Kids with any level of experience in chess, including complete beginners, are welcome to join. Visual aids will be provided for all aspects of learning.
- Week 1: Introductions, Expectations, Piece Movements - class expectations, setup & camaraderie, and piece introduction
- Week 2: Expectations, Piece Movements, the Board - class expectations, piece reintroduction & valuation, general rules, and puzzles
- Week 3: Expectations & End Game - class expectations, ending a game, and threats, captures & checks (TCC)
- Week 4: Tactics Part 1 - introduction to chess notation, established openings, and timed play
- Week 5: Tactics Part 2 & Tournament Prep - chess notation and tournament guidelines
- Week 6: In-class Tournament & Final Reflections
Online registration closes at 12 noon two days before the class begins. To register after online registration has closed (depending on class availability), please call 734-994-2300 ext. 0.
Grades
1st Grade - 5th Grade
Location
THURSTON ART ROOM at Thurston Elementary
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