Chess for Hawks | 30 Minute Puzzle Workout
Using carefully chosen tactical themes and rating ranges we exercise our chess brains in this group puzzle solving workout.
CarreiraChess
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What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hoursHomework
I encourage students to continue working on puzzles independently after class. I am always happy to help parents find excellent sources of puzzles in books and websites.Class Experience
Puzzles are the single best way to improve your chess. Students usually need guidance and encouragement to approach and sustain the detailed problem solving necessary to work on chess puzzles. That's what we do in this class! Using the advanced puzzle features on lichess.org we work on tactics together. I pick a theme and adjust the rating range based on the student's level. We discuss pros and cons of different ideas, practice pattern recognition, and stretch our ability to calculate a series of moves. Class size is very small so every student is engaged and constantly answering questions. Students should be very comfortable with how the pieces move and the names of the squares before taking this course. If they need a refresher or are starting from the beginning they should first take my class called Chess for Sparrows | Beginner Crash Course.
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Parental Guidance
Students will use https://lichess.org/ to practice after class. It is not necessary to create an account but if you do please be sure to turn on Kid Mode: https://lichess.org/account/kid
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
I screen share lichess.org during instruction.
Joined July, 2021
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Boston University
When school went remote in March of 2020 my chess club (where I taught full time) thrived. This led to curriculum development, program development, and coaching work at the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth, SciGenius, BudBe, Zinkers, and the Chicago Chess Foundation. Before that I taught for three years at the Berkeley Chess School.
Chess is on the cutting edge of a shift toward globally connected, self directed, and play oriented education. I am thrilled to be part of it. As a self taught player currently rated over 2000 I have become an expert in using the most advanced learning tools available to bring lessons to life. I love helping young people discover and excel at this beautiful game.
***Age range and level guide for all of my classes***
If you are not sure it is best start with an easier class so your student has a positive, confidence building first experience.
Chess for Sparrows | Beginner Crash Course
For absolute beginners and students needing a quick review of the basics. Ages 5-8
Chess for (Younger) Tigers
For students who know the names of the pieces, how they move and capture. Ages 5-9
Chess for Tigers | Club
For students who know all the rules, the names of the squares, and are comfortable playing chess online. Ages 7-12
Chess Club 1000
For more advanced students who are rated at least 1000 on lichess.org or ChessKid. Ages 8-13
Chess for Sharks | Private Lessons
All levels. Ages 5-13
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Live One-Time Class
$10
per classMeets once
30 min
Completed by 321 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-11
2-6 learners per class
