The instructional program will include the basics and beyond with an emphasis on professional chess knowledge. There will be specific lessons, puzzles, and game-playing time. For the beginning student, learning all about the board, piece movement and values, opening theory, plus basic tactics will be taught. Life skills will be developed throughout the program for greater academic success. Exciting new vocabulary and higher math skills will be included. It will be a fun, exciting, positive, and dynamic chess class in which to participate.
Participants must currently be in grades 1 to 2.
Registration starts on 10/20/2025 and ends on 10/27/2025.
Please contact University of Chicago Laboratory Schools if you have any questions.