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Chess Club - Learn, Play, and Socialize (Middle 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 6 - 8
Beginner - Intermediate Level
♟️ This is an ongoing club 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. By about quarter after the hour we have generally...
- 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.
Learners should be familiar with using a web browser and zoom. Please make sure that learners have access to Chess.com (account required) or Lichess.org (account optional).
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Students have the option of playing chess using Chess.com or Lichess.org. - All Lichess games are anonymous unless you choose to create an account for your child. Parents are responsible for their child's Lichess account if you choose to make one. - All Chess.com games require sharing a registered username. Parents are responsible for their child's Chess.com account if you choose to make one.
I will use the following external resources to enrich your child's learning experience: - andrewlinke.com/chess for basic chess lessons and GIFs of how to play chess. - chess.com articles, puzzles, and interactive chess lessons. - lichess.org for articles, puzzles, and interactive chess lessons.
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 681 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
2-12 learners per class
