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Chess (K-2nd) at Rose and Alex Pilibos Armenian School
10-week session
Thursdays from 3:15 - 4:15 pm
Class Dates: January 15, 22, 29 ; February 5, 19, 26 ; March 5, 12, 19, 26
In this 10-week chess course designed for K-2nd graders, students will embark on an exciting journey to master the fundamentals of chess. They will learn how each piece moves, understand key concepts such as check, checkmate, and special moves like castling and en passant, and develop strategic thinking through basic tactics and endgame principles. Engaging activities, interactive games, and a friendly mini-tournament will ensure a fun and educational experience. By the end of the course, students will have gained confidence in playing chess and developed critical thinking skills that extend beyond the chessboard.
Core Concepts Learned:
Basic piece movements
Special moves (castling, en passant)
Check and checkmate
Basic tactics (forks, pins)
Opening principles
Middlegame strategies
Endgame basics
Chess (K-2nd) at Rose and Alex Pilibos Armenian School
10-week session
Thursdays from 3:15 - 4:15 pm
Class Dates: January 15, 22, 29 ; February 5, 19, 26 ; March 5, 12, 19, 26
In this 10-week chess course designed for K-2nd graders, students will embark on an exciting journey to master the fundamentals of chess. They will learn how each piece moves, understand key concepts such as check, checkmate, and special moves like castling and en passant, and develop strategic thinking through basic tactics and endgame principles. Engaging activities, interactive games, and a friendly mini-tournament will ensure a fun and educational experience. By the end of the course, students will have gained confidence in playing chess and developed critical thinking skills that extend beyond the chessboard.
Core Concepts Learned:
Basic piece movements
Special moves (castling, en passant)
Check and checkmate
Basic tactics (forks, pins)
Opening principles
Middlegame strategies
Endgame basics