Instructors from the Chess Club provide chess classes that teach fundamental chess elements in addition to promoting educational values that can be taught through chess. Classes will focus on chess fundamentals while also incorporating lessons on critical thinking, planning and logic. Students are encouraged to demonstrate sportsmanship and to strive for success in the classroom as well as over the chessboard.
Benefits:
Emphasis on reflection and cognitive development through mental exercises.
Professional instruction ranging from beginner to intermediate and advanced play
Curriculum-based on ideas and writings of GM Artur Yusupov, Artur Yusupov was ranked No. 3 in the world from 1986 to 1992, just behind the legendary World Champions Karpov and Kasparov. He has won everything there is to win in chess except for the World Championship. In recent years he has mainly worked as a chess trainer with players ranging from current World Champion Anand to local amateurs in Germany, where he resides