Young-Commander Chess - Intermediate/Advance

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About this program

“WHAT’S THE TOUCHSTONE OF INTELLECT?” – Goethe As school academics in a game – and leadership training model - playing chess and being smart are interconnected. There's a strong correlation between chess and academic achievement including math, spatial analysis and non-verbal reasoning ability. Knighted with a ‘commander’ self-image, kids get trained in a growth-mindset life-skills goal setting: checkmate! Open to anyone proficient with pins, forks, outpost and other tactics and advanced strategies. Free complimentary chess kit for new students. No classes: May 17, 2026 (Victoria Day), June 7, 2026 and June 21, 2026 (Nat’l Indigenous Peoples day.) Instructor’s Values Statement: Wholesome discipline with logical thinking Instructor’s Mission Statement: Strategies now, leader tomorrow..