Chess Club - Learn, Play, and Socialize
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.
Andrew Linke (Chess, D&D, Photography)
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(273)
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What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hours per weekClass 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 settled into a comfortable rhythm of playing chess, discussing moves taken, and analyzing each other's strategies. Most groups are a pleasant mix of chess discussion and social conversation about recent movies, comics, favorite books, and gaming. 👑 If you'd like to join an advanced class or one which is more quiet to allow for careful thinking, please message me for recommendations of which days/times will fit your needs. Common Opening Discussion topics: - Suggest a **Chess Opening** you would like to share or learn about. - Name a **pro chess player** you're excited to talk about. Be prepared to share what you're most enthusiastic or curious about related to their career. - **Share** a chess book, guide, or article that has been helpful. - Share the **PGN** of an interesting chess game that you want to explore. - Post the FEN or PGN of a **Midgame Position** you want to discuss. - Ask about an **Endgame** position you'd like to study. Chess Formats played: - 1 v 1 Untimed - 1-3 Minute Bullet - 5 Minute Arena - 20 Minute direct challenges. - Everyone against Linke group vote chess - Team Chess - Four-Player Chess - King of the Hill - Bughouse - Crazyhouse
Learning Goals
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.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
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.
Pre-Requisites
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).
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
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
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273reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Virginia Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
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.Reviews
Live Group Class
$18
weekly1x per week
50 min
Completed by 734 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-14
2-10 learners per class
