Cedar Crest Academy Bellevue - Beginner - Winter

Fridays, 4:00–5:00p.m. January 13th to March 23rd.

Friday classes are for beginner-level students who don't know how to move some or all of the pieces. If your child "sort of" knows how to play then the Beginner class is the better choice. If your child can move all of the pieces and knows all of the rules without any reminders, the Advanced Class is the better choice.

Make-up day (if needed): 3/30

Where:

In the cafeteria and the music room (gym) Cedar Crest Academy - Bellevue Park Highland Campus

Who should attend:

Any Pre-Kindergarten or Kindergarten student interested in learning or increasing his or her 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 Elliott over the past 18 years in training multiple students and teams to both state and national titles (including the 2005, 2008, and 2009 National Elementary K-5 Championship Team). Elliott 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. For additional ways to improve in chess go to the free videos at the Chess4life E-School www.chess4life.com/eschool

Tuition:

$155 for the semester ($5 discount if you register online). Price goes up by $10 one week before the start of chess. Ratio of 8 to 1. Maximum of 16 students allowed. Register early to save a place in class.

Questions?

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

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