Join the Bennett Elementary Chess Club!
Learn and Practice Chess with a Dedicated Coach
When: Tuesday Mornings 8:00am-8:55am from April 18 2023 to June 20, 2023 -
Bennett after school care area (door to the right of the main school entrance)
Cost: $200 (10 sessions) - may be prorated if students decide not to continue
No experience necessary. Brand new players or even competitive tournament players are welcome to join!
Who should attend Chess Club and why?
Beginners through advanced players are welcome at Chess Club!
Make new friends while learning chess skills and practicing together
each session. Chess has been proven to improve focus and critical
thinking! In our classroom, chess is also a fun game where we build
confidence, socalize, and practice sportsmanship.
What will students learn in Chess Club?
We will adjust each Chess Club to the students who attend to make sure
all players learn! Beginners will learn chess fundamentals from castling
to checkmate. We will learn tactics and checkmate patterns to build
confidence finishing a game. We may even learn advanced tournament
skills while learning from famous chess games!
Chess Club format
10 minutes of practice play. 20 minutes of engaging lesson. 5 minutes of activity related to lesson. 20 minutes of tournament time.