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My child has never played chess before. Is chess club appropriate for beginners? |
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Yes! We have many beginners sign up for chess each session. We always start out by teaching the rules on the first day before progressing to more advanced lessons. Of course, the more a child practices outside of chess club, the more quickly the rules will be mastered.
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Is my child too young to play chess? |
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The answer to this question depends more on the child than on the age. Many children as young as four have learned the rules and played in tournaments. It is a common myth that children need to be a certain age before they are able to play chess.
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What happens during chess club? |
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The weekly chess club meetings are broken up into two portions. First, the coach teaches a lesson. The lessons begin with rules and basic strategy, and as the weeks go on they become more advanced. For the second half of each meeting, the students are broken up into pairs to play a ladder game. Each player is paired against an opponent of similar skill. The students will also learn how to write down their moves (take notation). Students who are active in tournaments often use club ladder games as a chance to practice taking notation.
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Does my child need to bring chess equipment? |
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No. We provide all the necessary equipment for the club. It is a good idea, however, for each child to have a chess set at home for practice.
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