Introduction to Chess - Learn Basics With A Chess Enthusiast

Welcome to The Chess Beginner Program

Program Description:
“Chess is an exercise of infinite possibilities for the mind, one which develops mental abilities used throughout life: concentration, critical thinking, abstract reasoning, problem solving, pattern recognition, strategic planning, creativity, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation, to name a few.” –Edutech Chess

Ten Benefits of Chess:
-Raises the IQ.
-Increases math skills & creativity.
-Improves memory.
-Increases problem solving skills.
-Improves reading skills.
-Improves concentration.
-Teachers planning and foresight.
-Grows dendrites.
-Exercises both sides of the brain.
-Improves cognition & verbal skills.

Curriculum for Beginner students: 
Week of 4th-JUL:   Learning how each piece moves
Week of 11th-JUL: Learning the co-ordinates of chess boards
Week of 18th-JUL:  Learning principles of check
Week of 25th-JUL: Learning stalemate
Week of  1st-AUG:   Learning castling
Week of 8th-AUG:Learning mate in 1
Week of 15th-AUG: Learning points system in chess
Week of 22nd-AUG:  Learning elementary checkmates 1: - double rook checkmate
Week of  29th-AUG:  Learning elementary checkmates 2: - King and queen checkmate
Week of 5th- SEPT: Learning elementary checkmates 3: - Queen and rook checkmate
Week of 12th- SEPT: Learning elementary checkmates 4: - Single rook and king check mate
Week of 19th- SEPT: Learning pawn promotion
Week of 26th- SEPT: Learning points system in chess
Week of 3rd-OCT: Overview of tactics

Program Policies:
-Our Chess Club meets once a week.
-Instructors will provide a brief overview at the start of class for new learners.
-This is a subscription-based class, so you will be charged every Sunday to save your seat for the following week. 
-All Ongoing classes have a standard refund policy: "Cancel subscription at any point, no refund for past subscriptions. Payments can be refunded within 24 hours of purchase."