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Chess for All Ages

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What:   

This is an interactive class for people of all ages to enjoy. Grandparents have learned how to play chess at the same time as their grandchildren. Tournament chess sets are provided for in-person practice. The lesson includes an animated presentation with loads of examples so you can easily see the movements of the pieces and learn how to win.

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People love this class! I’ve taught this chess class many times in a professional manner.

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Please see my testimonials. Photos are available for promotion.​​

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Who:     

Chess is a family activity that is fun for all ages from children to

grandparents. Sessions may include adults, teens, and children ages 8 and up.

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Where:  

In-person at your library or hall or remote teaching on Zoom, Facebook Live, or WebEx.

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When:   

I'm flexible. Let me know a date/time that is best for you. I have many open slots to schedule classes. I recommend a weekday evening at 7 pm.

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Fee:

$250 per session. Each class lasts approximately an hour and 15 minutes.

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Class size:        

I can accommodate up to 50 people per chess session.

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What to bring:     

For remote classes, students will need access to Zoom. Since teaching is done online with examples, interaction, animations and quizzes, a chess set is unnecessary.

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Beginners Chess for All Ages  *Most Popular*

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This chess class is hands-on and interactive. It teaches the fundamentals of chess as a strategy game that is the most popular game in the world. In one hour you will learn the basics of playing chess including:

  • Setting up the chess men

  • Using the pawns

  • Chess pieces and how they move to win

  • Special moves

  • Ten tips for playing a better game

  • How to win a game of chess in 4 moves

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Checkmates

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This chess class is hands-on and interactive. It teaches how to checkmate your opponent. Checkmate is the goal of the game and learning different combinations is a great "next step" after the beginners' class.

  • The rules for checkmate

  • How to win a game of chess in 4 moves

  • Checkmate with two rooks

  • Checkmate with a king and a rook 

  • Checkmate with a king and a queen

  • Special checkmate positions

  • Checkmate puzzles and their solutions

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Chess Tactics

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This chess class is hands-on and interactive for beginners who want to improve their chess games. This class gives students an introduction to chess tactics that are immediately useful in winning. They form a way to get ahead of your opponent in material, surprise your opponent, and understand the game better. Students should already be familiar with how the pieces move. We will cover:

  • Forks

  • Skewers

  • Pins

  • Traps​

  • and more

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Strategy

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This online class gives students an introduction to chess strategy. They learn more about using strategy to win games as well as gaining and maintaining the advantage.

  • Strategy

  • ​Exchanging pieces

  • Defending pieces​

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Class Descriptions

This photo was taken prior to one of my on-site chess seminars in Nashua.

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