We are offering multiple chess classes for 7 weeks June 29 - August 14
Chess Foundations I (60 min): This is a fun, interactive chess class for children who are learning the basics of chess. Our expert instructors teach chess using stories, analogies and child friendly games, specifically created for this age group. In our unique program, the class will learn foundational knowledge of the game that they will be able to build upon. Our chess class empowers students to make moves for a better overall position, helps them develop critical thinking skills, and lays groundwork for long-term strategic planning.
Time: Mondays: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EST June 29 - August 10th
Cost: $99
Mondays: Chess Foundations II
This class is for those
students who already know piece movement and basic strategy. This class moves
into more advanced checkmate patterns and an introduction to tactics. The goal
is for students to be able to play a legal game of chess by the end of the 7
week course and have the ability to successfully compete in a tournament.
Time: 11:30 AM –
12:30 PM EST
Cost: $99 for 7 weeks of Monday Classes June 29- August
10
Tuesday Intermediate Chess (75 mins): This class is for those students who have
mastered the introductory chess topics and are looking to build on those
foundations. Students will learn how to build and execute plans for each stage
of the chess game. This class will also focus on examining classical chess
games where the instructor will break down the concepts for the students to
learn from. There will be a lesson followed by structured playing time in the
group’s private chess arena. There will be a “game of the day” selected by the
teacher and will be reviewed the following week.
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM EST
Cost: $129 for 7 weeks of Tuesday classes June 30 - August 11
Tactics Tuesday: This is a class solely focused on learning tactics. Tactics are Time: 12:30 PM –
an integral part of chess and occur throughout all phases of the game. This
dynamic class focuses on common tactics such as pins, forks, skewers, double
attacks, deflections, discovered checks and mating attacks. Instructors will
build on material each week and assign exercises for students to work on in
between classes.
1:45 PM EST Cost: $129 for 7 weeks of Tuesday
Classes June 30 – August 11
Wednesday Tournament Chess: Future Masters (90 mins): Multiple levels: 0-500 USCF, 500-1000 USCF and 1000+ USCF
Students will work on using new tactical and
strategical tools and will be introduced to the concept of candidate moves. Students will also learn the importance of prophylaxis in
chess and signature squares on the chessboard. Students will examine
fascinating endgame studies in addition to the importance of the middlegame.
Games will be reviewed by coaches and supplemental materials will be given
following each class. This is a class for those who are looking to bring their chess game to the next level and will be taught by our top instructors. Time: 1:00 - 2:30 PM EST Cost: $139 for 7 weeks of Wednesday classes July 1 - August 12
Tactics Thursday: 2:00 PM –
3:15 PM This is a class solely focused on learning tactics. Tactics are an
integral part of chess and occur throughout all phases of the game. This
dynamic class focuses on common tactics such as pins, forks, skewers, double
attacks, deflections, discovered checks and mating attacks. Instructors will
build on material each week and assign exercises for students to work on in
between classes.
Cost: $129 for 7 weeks of Thursday Classes
July 2 – August 13
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:15
PM EST
06/30/2020, 07/01/2020, 07/02/2020, 07/07/2020, 07/08/2020, 07/09/2020, 07/14/2020, 07/15/2020, 07/16/2020, 07/21/2020, 07/22/2020, 07/23/2020, 07/28/2020, 07/29/2020, 07/30/2020, 08/04/2020, 08/05/2020, 08/06/2020, 08/11/2020, 08/12/2020, 08/13/2020
Minimum: 4
Maximum: 90
Registration starts on 06/01/2020 and ends on 07/13/2020.
Please contact Growing Minds Chess Academy if you have any questions.