Children's Chess Class

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Age Group:

Kids

Program Description

Event Details

This chess class, aimed at children ages 8-12, provides new and experienced students with a strong foundation in the rules and strategies needed to play the game of chess through guided instruction and supervised play.

Students will learn fundamentals such as: 

  • How each piece moves.
  • The point value of each piece.
  • Check and Checkmate.
  • The different outcomes of the the game. (i.e., win/lose/stalemate)
  • The different phases of the game and their ensuing strategies (i.e., opening/middlegame/endgame)
  • How to properly evaluate a position.
  • How to formulate and implement a plan.
  • How to visualize and conceptualize strategic ideas.
  • How to identify a position's strengths and weaknesses.

Disclaimer(s)

Children under 8

No person shall leave young children (ages eight and under) unattended anywhere on library premises. Parents or guardians are expected to look after their children while visiting the library with them.