Advanced Chess (Gr K-6) – NJ

Advanced Chess (Grade: K to 6)

The Advanced Chess Team Class will be a structured and serious 75-minute session. Each class will begin with a lesson designed by the head coach, followed by problem-solving activities. Lessons will include instructive game analysis, candidate moves, tactical maneuvers, middlegame strategy, and endgame clinics.

After the problem-solving session, students will break into pairs where the coach will assist them in notating their games (a requirement for tournaments) and using a chess clock to simulate a tournament experience, as clocks are necessary at the highest levels. The goal is to make students comfortable with tournament conditions and help them use their newly acquired skills successfully.

Each student will receive a chess workbook (which will remain at the school) and have the opportunity to work in it and advance their skills. The head coach will periodically evaluate the students and work with them to further develop their chess abilities.

Vendor: Growing Minds Chess Academy
Growing Minds Chess Academy is a progressive chess instruction company that incorporates the latest in modern educational theory with tried and true approaches to scholastic chess learning. At Growing Minds, we understand that being good at chess is important but knowing how to teach chess is critical. That is why our instructors are both accomplished players as well as experienced teachers and coaches. They understand the challenges of childhood learning and incorporate elements of Mindfulness and a Growth Mindset approach to their teaching.

Tuesdays @ 3:45 pm to 5:00 pm 12 weeks, $480
Dates: Dec 3, 2024-Mar 4, 2025
No class dates: December 24, 31; Make up class: Mar 11, 2025

Policy for All Classes:
– No refunds will be issued for student absences.
– In the event of teacher absence, a make-up class will be scheduled in advance.
– Late registrations will incur a higher per-class fee if a student joins after the session has begun.
– Certain classes do not accept new students once the session has started.