Chess!

 

Learn to Play Chess 6 hours/$60

What to Expect

●     6 hours of learning and practice

○     This time can be all at once or broken up into 2-hour sessions convenient to the student/s. Pizza may be included.

○     We will view Queen of Katwe, a film based on a true story, of a little girl who learned and became a chess champion when she was 14 yrs old. We will consider the emotional state of the game portrayed in the film and bonus material. The film is very important! If you don’t want to watch the film together, then I don’t want to teach you chess.

○     Final exam – play a Fischer/Spassky game.

●     After six hours, you’ll be able to play a game, and if it appeals to you, you’ll have a lifetime of chess ahead.

What You Need

●     $60 per student

○     Bring 1 friend or 2. 2-3 students are best for learning together, a better chance to use what you learn. Just you? That’s ok.

●     A travel chess set—you’ll need it!

●     Your health.

○     I require that all attending are healthy ~ no coughing on my chess pieces! We can always re-schedule.

Why Chess?

Chess is a fascinating sport (yes, it’s a sport!) You’ll be an athlete!

 

Why, you ask, would chess matter to your life? For me, chess is a wonderful way to put aside the realities of life, and spend an hour or two, with a friend, or by myself, to diverge from daily pressures and have full attention for this wonderful game. Yes, I play both sides, laugh a lot, and enjoy every minute.

No, I don’t teach tournament chess. I don’t work with a chess clock. However, there are important courtesies for chess players, yes, even between friends, that matter.

 

              Contact me: Karenschess@gmail.com