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Thales Academy After-School Chess Club (3rd Quarter)

When:
Wednesday, January 10, 2024, 3:25 PM until Wednesday, March 6, 2024, 4:25 PM
Where:
Thales Academy (ROOM TBD BY SCHOOL)
Franklin, TN  
Additional Info:
Event Contact(s):
Todd D Andrews
629-254-4737 (p)
Category:
NCC Scholastic Program
Registration is required
Payment In Full In Advance Only
$175.00

Thales Academy

After-School Chess Club

 

Time: Wednesdays 3:25 – 4:25 PM

Dates: 3rd Quarter – January 10, 17, 24, 31 -February 7, 14, 21, 28 and March 6 (9-Weeks)

  

Why chess?

 

  • Chess is fun and competitive but it also offers
  • Lasting educational benefits such as enhancedproblem solving and logical reasoning skills
  • Increased attention span, improved patience and self-esteem
  • Direct correlation between chess and increased math and reading standardized test scores.

 

Who can join the club?

 

-Beginner and Intermediate Players

  Students in 3rd-7th Grades

 

What will we learn?

 

  • All the basics and rules to play the game
  • Advanced tricks and strategies to win
  • Tournament readiness and being part of a team

                                   

How to join?

 

Visit www.nashvillechess.org – Click on Calendar and Thales Event on January 10th.

 

Cost is $175.00   

 

Extras

  • Nashville Chess Center Membership ($45 value)
  • ChessKid.com Gold ($49 value)