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Intro to Chess Group Course

Join our Intro to Chess Group course, the perfect environment for beginners to learn and appreciate chess. By the end of the eight-session learn & play program, you will have all the tools to play meaningful games and compete with your friends and family. Each class is an hour and a half long, and includes instruction, drills, and time to test your skills against an opponent.
 

Course Schedule

Begins September 9th, 2023 (1:30 - 3:00pm).
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What Will I Learn?

Our Intro to Chess Group course is a customized learning experience based on the ChessKid curriculum and taught by US-Chess-certified coaches. The topics covered include, but are not limited to:
 

  • How the pieces move

  • The goal of the game (checkmate)

  • Special rules (castling, en passant, pawn promotion, stalemate and draws)

  • Basic strategy and tactics

  • Basic opening, middlegame, and endgame principles

  • Planning and setting goals during a game

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Common Questions

Q: What is included in the course?

A: Each student will be given their own chess set, notation book, and bound copy of the curriculum and learning materials.

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Q: How much does the course cost?
A: The course is $300 for the bundle of eight hour-and-a-half lessons with a US Chess certified coach, which includes all the above-mentioned materials as well supervised free play with other students during the classes.

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Q: Is there an age limit?

A: No, we have found that the most important thing is combining students of the same skill level, not just based on age.

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Q: How good will I get at chess after the course?
A: The sky is the limit, and that will depend upon your interest and commitment, but the course will cover all the basic skills required to go to the next level.

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Q: What happens if I miss a class?

A: Luckily, the instructor has made private YouTube videos for each class, which are only accessible through a special link. You can watch the content from any day that you miss, and feel rest assured that the instructor will be happy to go over concepts in person when you return!

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