Grays Harbor Summer Chess Classes

Thursdays, 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM

Class begins June 28th and ends on August 16th...  NOTE: Class cancelled July 19th; session extended through August 23rd.

Where:

Satsop Elementary School: 853 Monte Elma Road, Satsop, WA  98583

Who should attend:

Any student (K-8) interested in learning or increasing his or her knowledge of chess. Students from all over Grays Harbor County will be coming to learn, make new friends, and have fun!

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 18 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 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! For additional ways to improve in chess go to the free videos at the Chess4life Eschool www.chess4life.com/eschool

Tuition:

$125 total for the Summer classes.

Questions?

Call Amy Byykkonen, Tacoma Regional Manager at 206-491-3826 or mailto:tacoma@chess4life.com

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