Gig Harbor Academy Winter Chess Classes

When:

Fridays, 3:45 - 4:45 p.m.

Class begins January 13th and ends on March 16th. Class cancelled 1/20 due to weather; makeup day added March 23rd.

No class on Feb 17 and March 2.

Where:

In Library/ Specialist Room at Gig Harbor Academy

Who should attend:

Any student (K-5)interested in learning or increasing their knowledge of chess.

Benefits:

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

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 20 years in training multiple students and teams to both state and national titles (including most recently the 2010 National Elementary K-5 Championship Team, Stevenson Elementary from Bellevue, WA). In 2006, Coach Elliott founded the Chess4Life Chess Center in Bellevue, and expanded in 2010 to over 5,000 sq ft where students can receive additional training and where Chess4Life coaches continue to develop and hone their chess coaching skills with guidance from Elliott. Experienced Chess4Life Coach Jeremy Glasco will be coaching the chess program.

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, always with an emphasis on sportsmanship.

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

Tuition:

$116 for the Winter session. Registration now open.

Questions?

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