Ben Franklin Elementary - Winter Chess Classes

When:

Wednesdays 2:00 – 3:15p.m.

Class begins Jan 6th and ends on Mar 24th

No Class on 1/27.

Where:

At Ben Franklin Elementary School, Kirkland, WA

Who should attend:

Any student interested in learning or increasing their knowledge of chess.

Benefits:

Chess study has shown to increase math skills, concentration, memory, and self-confidence.

Instructors:

Chess4Life instructors work closely under the guidance of National Chess Master Elliott Neff. All instructors follow the coaching methods that were developed by Coach Elliott over the past 17 years in training multiple students and teams to both state and national titles (including the 2005 and 2008 National Elementary K-5 Championship Team). Coach Elliott has recently opened the Chess4Life Chess Center in Bellevue where students can receive additional training and where Chess4Life coaches continue to develop and hone their chess coaching skills with personal guidance from Elliott.

Material Covered:

Classes are tailored to the level of competency exhibited among the students.

Classes typically include:

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, including visualization techniques and tournament practice.

Classes will be taught using Elliott's curriculum. Players of any level are encouraged to join, and Chess4Life coaches will tailor their coaching to students of all skill levels!

Tuition:

$130 total for the winter semester. Contact the PTA to register by emailing education@mybenfranklinpta.org. Register early to save your child's place in class and to be included in the drawing for the chess set. To register go to: http://www.mybenfranklinpta.org/after-school-classes/2009-10-registration-form

Late Pick-Up Policy:

Students are to be picked up when the class ends promptly at 3:15p.m. Coaches will stay with kids for a few minutes extra to provide for late pick-up. Students picked up late repeatedly will unfortunately be removed from the after-school chess program.

Questions?

Call the Chess4Life Center at 425-283-0549 or email kids@chess4life.com