Meet the academy that has taught over 150,000 kids how to play chess! Learn openings, strategy and have fun in this small group class. Ages 6-13 recommended, all skill levels are welcome!
Description:
Want your student to increase their skill in chess?
Every kid wants to stand their ground against their parents in a board game. Hear from our 20 year chess academy how to build your skills in this classic game! Learn openings, strategy and have fun along the way in this small group class.
This class is open to all skill levels. Ages 6 to 13 are recommended. Parents are welcome to join as well!
Meet the academy that has taught over 150,000 kids how to play chess! Learn openings, strategy and have fun in this small group class. Ages 6-13 recommended, all skill levels are welcome!
Description:
Want your student to increase their skill in chess?
Every kid wants to stand their ground against their parents in a board game. Hear from our 20 year chess academy how to build your skills in this classic game! Learn openings, strategy and have fun along the way in this small group class.
This class is open to all skill levels. Ages 6 to 13 are recommended. Parents are welcome to join as well!
Join a small group class for beginner players. Each session includes a short lesson and live games where you can ask questions and receive feedback from professional chess coaches.
Description:
Interested in learning more about the original tabletop game? Meet the company that has taught over 150,000 students how to play chess in the past 20 years.
Join a small group lesson that starts with a short lesson and ends with live games against other kids where you can ask questions and receive feedback from instructors rated 1800 and above, including a national master!
This class is recommended for beginner players, ages 6 to 13.
Join a small group class for beginner players. Each session includes a short lesson and live games where you can ask questions and receive feedback from professional chess coaches.
Description:
Interested in learning more about the original tabletop game? Meet the company that has taught over 150,000 students how to play chess in the past 20 years.
Join a small group lesson that starts with a short lesson and ends with live games against other kids where you can ask questions and receive feedback from instructors rated 1800 and above, including a national master!
This class is recommended for beginner players, ages 6 to 13.
How to Start a Chess Club for your School or Library
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Learn how to bring chess to your students with National Chess Master (and former teacher) Adam Weissbarth. Adam’s organization has taught chess to over 150,000 children in its 20 year history.
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Want to bring the game of chess to your students?
Chess is a fantastic game for students. It grows their critical thinking and problem solving abilities, all while teaching them the importance of sportsmanship. However, many educators are afraid to start a chess club if they are not experienced chessplayers.
This session will teach you how to overcome this obstacle and bring the benefits of chess to your student population. If you can teach social studies, you can teach chess!
Learn how Adam’s organization has brought the joy of chess to over 150,000 students. He will discuss how to successfully run a chess club at your school or organization. This session will include a Q&A session at the end.
How to Teach my Child Chess - a Forum for Parents & Caregivers
Summary:
Chess is great for young minds and to play as a family. Chess Master Adam Weissbarth, coach of two National Champions, will teach you how to foster a lifelong interest in this evergreen game.
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Curious how to get your child interested in the game of chess?
Come to our session to hear from Chess Master Adam Weissbarth how chess can benefit your child and the best ways to foster a lifelong interest in this evergreen game. Adam’s organization has taught chess to over 150,000 children over the past 20 years, and has now grown to include a global virtual chess academy for kids.
Chess is the original tabletop game and a wonderful introduction to strategy. It’s a great game to play as a family, and children love the idea of something where (unlike a sport) they can legitimately win against an adult!
The event will include an introduction to chess, examples of how to make chess fun for your child and suggestions about the next steps you can take to help grow your child’s game.