Young Commander Chess - Intermediate/Advanced

About this program

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. Donning a "commander" self-image, kids get trained in life-skills goal setting: checkmate! Open to kids aged 8-13 years old; anyone proficient with pins, forks, outpost and other tactics and advanced strategies. Chess folder included for new students.