When:
Fridays, 3:00–4:00 p.m.; March 2nd - May 25th(8 sessions).
No chess March 16th, April 6, 13, 27 and May 11th.
Who should attend:
Students in grades 2-8 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 Elliott over the
past 19 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 Eschool www.chess4life.com/eschool
Tuition:
Register at the school.
Questions?
Contact Teacher Clary Gasper at the school.
