Whittier Winter Chess Classes

When:

Wednesdays 3:15 - 4:15 p.m.; starts January 4th and ends on February 29th.

No chess on January 18th, February 1st and February 22nd.

Where:

Whittier Elementary School

Who may attend:

Students interested in learning or increasing their knowledge of chess even if the student did not participate in the fall session. New students and newcomers to chess are welcome to join in.

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:

Tuition is $75 for the class. The PTSA is paying $15 of the tuition and the parent portion is $60. Limit of 60 spots open. Registration now closed.

Questions?

Email Whittier Chess Club at whittierchess@hotmail.com for questions about chess at Whittier or contact the Chess4Life Center at 425-283-0549 or email kids@chess4life.com for questions about Chess4Life.