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