Grades: 1-5 After-school instructional chess club at Matheia School in Ballard. Knowledge of chess moves and rules is required. To get started in chess, the ChessKid videos here and here are very helpful! Students will be paired by age and ability as appropriate. When: 3:45 – 4:45 pm Mondays Room: TBD Fall Series: 12 Classes!…

When: 3:15 – 4:15 pm Wednesdays Where: tbd Grades: 1-5 Knowledge of chess moves and rules is required. Each class will begin with a chess lesson, with the instructor introducing a chess subject to the students. Subjects include opening strategy, chess tactics, checkmating patterns, and more. After that, chess puzzles will be offered, and students…

When: 3:15 – 4:15 pm Wednesdays Where: tbd Grades: 1-5 Knowledge of chess moves and rules is required. To get started in chess, the ChessKid videos here and here are very helpful! Each class will begin with a chess lesson, with the instructor introducing a chess subject to the students. Subjects include opening strategy, chess…

Grades: 1-5 When: 3:30 – 4:30 pm Thursdays Where: Library Each Class will begin with a chess lesson, with the instructor introducing a chess subject to the students. Subjects include opening strategy, chess tactics, checkmating patterns, and more. After that, chess puzzles will be offered, and students will finish the class with playing time. They…

Our weekly Friday Night Quads Tournament will pair 4 students of similar chess skill together for 3 exciting and rated chess games! This NWSRS-rated event is a great way to practice skills and establish or maintain an official chess rating. Live game analysis is offered between rounds by a coach with years of tournament experience,…