“Chess is the gymnasium of the mind.” – Blaise Pascal

==================== About the Class ==================== 

♟️ Chess is a fun game that is easy to learn but can take a lifetime to master.  It teaches critical thinking, logic, problem-solving, patience, and mindfulness. This class is meant for novice to intermediate players who know piece movement, piece value, and have played a handful of games. 

In this 1-week camp, we will have 5 classes where we will learn basic to advance chess strategy and tactics which will help to win more chess games and achieve a greater understanding of the game. I will emphasize the importance of sportsmanship and having the right mindset to keep improving at chess beyond this class, which are lessons can be applied to many other aspects of life.

Course Outline: 
Class 1: Openings
Class 2: Pins and Forks
Class 3: Skewers and Discovered Attacks
Class 4: Capture the Defender, Double Attacks
Class 5: Endgame

Classes will be a combination of theory, puzzles, and live games to practice what we are learning. The class size is kept small in order to give each student ample attention and to keep the class focused. 

==================== About the Teacher ==================== 

I fell in love with the game of chess when my dad first taught me to play when I was 7 years old. To this day, it is a precious pass-time that we share. I went on to become the regional elementary champion and participated in the Canadian University Chess Championship as part of the University of Toronto team. I currently hold a rating of about 1900 and would love to share my passion for chess with anyone willing to learn. I encourage a growth mindset in all my classes, to take every win and loss as a learning experience.

==================== Other Classes by Coach Lem ==================== 

After the course, the most important thing for learners will be to play as many games as they can and learn from each experience. Towards that goal, I have created an online chess club called 'The Outschool Gambit', where novice and intermediate players get to play together in weekly live games. Graduates of this course will get the first week for free! This course is perfect for spring break, winter break, and summer vacation learning. 

Semi-Private Chess Camp for Complete Beginners | From Zero to Checkmate!
A week-long boot camp class that teaches students how to play the game of chess, assuming zero experience.
🔗 https://bit.ly/3FY4HDA

Level-Up Chess (Ongoing) | Openings, Tactics, Traps, and Strategies
A weekly class that has a deeper focus on theory and tactics. The usual class format is 30 minutes of theory, and 30 minutes of live play.
🔗 https://bit.ly/3n379jz

The Outschool Gambit | Chess Social Club (All Ages, Novice and Intermediate)
The best youth chess club class on the internet! We play live games in a tournament format. Good games and good vibes. The first week is free!
🔗 https://bit.ly/3qrvJ0O

Private lessons are available upon request. 

==================== Chess Poem ==================== 

Chess is cool, chess is fun;
This class is great for everyone!
Whether Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced;
Your chess skills are bound to be enhanced. 

Chess lessons, chess club, and chess classes;
Coach Lem is here to bring chess to the masses.
Come to learn and come to play,
We have classes at night AND day!

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