Checkmate! Techniques for Mastering Chess (3rd - 9th Grade)

Chess is an all-around fantastic exercise in memory, strategizing, planning, and developing self-confidence. In this Intermediate Chess Class, students will learn the most important fundamental rules, guidelines, and theories that master chess players use in their games. The instructor will learn where you are in your chess knowledge and work to provide you with master-level chess education while providing a curriculum that best suits your needs.

 This class is focused on developing mastery of the game and will challenge you to push yourself beyond what you are currently capable of. This class is NOT suited for beginner students who have little or no knowledge of the game of chess!  

Instruction will include going over the basic rules of the game and the best strategies for you to learn so you can win!  So let's get started!" 

Before Class:

1. Please open a free account at lichess.org with the following format applied to the username {First name (first letter of the last name)test5} for example "John Smith" would be JohnStest5. Please select a regular account (not a child account) because only the regular account can receive messages such as links that I will be provided throughout the training.

Here is a YouTube video tutorial on creating a lichess.org account.

https://youtu.be/oWFUMhrPdzM

2. It is recommended students use two devices. One device such as a desktop or laptop to do the zoom video part while another device such as an iPad, smartphone, or Android tablet will be used to log on to lichess.org to actually play chess and make moves and play online.

Important Note: Our system will send you the link to join the class 30 minutes before the start time.