Schedule of After-School Chess Classes

Current Schedule

Chess For Girls
Thursdays 2:15-3:25
Malcolm X Elementary School
Fee: $100 (scholarship fee $20)
Siblings: Half price

This class provides a magical and supportive atmosphere for girls to learn together without boys around. By teaching chess in a less competitive and m ore cooperative atmosphere, by using artistic imagery rather than the usual imagery of armies at war, by emphasizing verbal skills in discussing chess -- through these and other ways of teaching, one can make chess more accessible to the ways that girls tend to think and feel.

Click here to read more about how to teach chess for girls.

Chess for Boys
Tuesdays
Malcolm X Elementary School
Fee: $70 (scholarship fee $20)
Siblings: Half Price
(This class is not currently offered. A new session will begin Fall 2007)

Children can learn a lot of skills through chess, amongh them strategy and planning ahead, spatial visualization, and reasoning. And its fun! Learn chess in a supportive atmosphere with a curriculum that prepares students for competitive play.

Next Year's Shedule

New sessions of both classes will begin in fall 2007

Chess for Girls
Thursdays 2:15-3:25
Malcolm X Elementary School

Chess for Boys
Tuesdays 2:15-3:15
Malcolm X Elementary