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6-12 week course, once a week for 1-1 1/2 hours |
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Tailored to individual school's needs: part of elective curriculum or after-school club format |
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Addresses multilevel abilities, beginning and Intermediate/Advanced |
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Teaches one theme per week |
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Large demonstration board used for initial instruction in tactics and strategy |
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Students then practice new information by playing in pairs, matched by similar ability |
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Summer programs keep students connected with chess |
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2 levels: Beginning and Intermediate/Advanced |
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5 day to 2 week intensives, 2 hours a day (with break) |
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Beginning level focuses on fundamental techniques and formulating plans |
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Intermediate/Advanced level focuses on learning match play, including chess notation, clock usage, strategies and reviewing games |
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Multiple, simultaneous games between master and students |
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Everyone "gunning" for the master |
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Exciting format heightens interest in the game |
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Provides initial insights into the talent and abilities of each student. |
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Individual instruction based upon students level and needs (Novice /Expert/All ages) |
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Tournament preparation |
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Game reviews |