Young Commander Chess: Novice/Beginner I & II

As school academics in a game – and leadership training model - playing chess and being smart are inter-connected. There's a strong correlation between chess and academic achievement including math, spatial analysis, non-verbal reasoning ability and higher level thinking skills such as visualization and foresight. Garbed with a ‘Commander’ (leader) self-image, kids get trained in life-skills goal setting: checkmate! Open to anyone new or with limited knowledge of chess-art basics: moves, captures, checkmates, special moves, notation, etc. Drop-ins welcomed, space permitting. Free complimentary chess kit for new students. Instructor’s Mission Statement: ‘Strategies now, leader tomorrow.’ No class: Oct 11