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Summer 2009

Checkmate Chess For Kids (Grades: 4-8)

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What do Ben Franklin, Napoleon and Madonna have in common? You guessed it- they all loved to play chess. Chess is a fun, dynamic, interactive game that builds and develops decision making, creativity and forward thinking problem solving. It is over 1500 years old and is played by 30 million kids in the United States - more than all other sports. Learn to succeed from an expert, competitive chess player. Classes consist of coaching, supervised play, drills, chess puzzles and chess history. Become a skilled tournament player as you learn how to move pieces, formulate strategies and make a plan. Enjoy learning to play the greatest board game of all time!

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