We are excited to offer a Fall session of Intro to Chess on Mondays beginning September 15. Chess has been proven to increase analytical and critical thinking skills. Chess makes creative problem solving into an enjoyable and stimulating game. Countless studies have shown that test scores, self - esteem, concentration and creative thinking increase after being exposed to chess. Students will be broken into groups depending on their ability level and learn from experienced and professional chess coaches.
This is appropriate for students who are starting out with chess and may know basic piece movement. Total beginners welcome! The goal of the class is to teach the students basic strategy and have them playing a legal game of chess by the end of our 10 week session. Strategies such as checkmate patterns, basic tactics, opening principles and basic endgames will be discussed.
The Fall Session of Monday Intro to Chess will meet once a week for 12 sessions on Monday afternoons from 3:00 – 4:00 PM. The dates for the program are: 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6. 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24. 12/1, 12/8, 12/15. *If a class is canceled due to weather, we will hold a makeup class on a later date. The fee for the 12 classes is $480.
**Please note, no class on 10/13, 10/20.** Signups are electronic.
We have limited scholarship opportunities for a portion of the class tuition if your family qualifies for free/reduced lunch based on 2024 income. If you have any questions please e-mail [email protected] or send a text to 914-772-8277
09/15/2025, 09/22/2025, 09/29/2025, 10/06/2025, 10/13/2025, 10/20/2025, 10/27/2025, 11/03/2025, 11/10/2025, 11/17/2025, 11/24/2025, 12/01/2025, 12/08/2025, 12/15/2025
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Registration starts on 08/13/2025 and ends on 10/15/2025.
Please contact Growing Minds Chess Academy if you have any questions.