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Chess Club - Learn, Play, and Socialize (High School)
Andrew Linke - Photography, Chess, D&D
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(262)
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In this ongoing chess club, learners will practice strategic thinking, problem solving, and social conversation skills while playing one of the world's greatest games.
Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Beginner - Intermediate Level
♟️ This is an ongoing class for Middle School aged learners to practice playing chess in a friendly and mildly competitive environment. All skill levels are welcome! We have a solid mix of beginner and intermediate players in most classes. 🤔 Class Experience Top of the Hour: Welcome to new members and sharing from experienced members. First ten to twenty minutes: Discuss opening, mid-game, or end-game strategies, and practice puzzles while voting on chess format and picking opponents...
- Students will increase their skill in chess and, through playing, improve their strategic thinking. They will learn to both win and lose politely and with dignity.
I have been teaching students how to play chess and managing middle school chess clubs for over a decade, with a special focus on gifted learners, students on the autism spectrum, and providing a space for LQBTQ+ students.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
👉 PLEASE NOTE 👈 Parents must create a Chess.com account for their child to play.
I will post links to recommended lessons in the Chess.com learning and puzzle library each week.
Joined May, 2020
4.9
262reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Virginia Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
I've been a teacher for more than a dozen years and involved with Scouting and working in the outdoors for nearly thirty years. I was homeschooled for my entire life, an experience which gave me the opportunity to pursue my interests and explore...
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Group Class
$15
weekly1x per week
50 min
Completed by 245 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 15-18
4-12 learners per class
