THIS IS A TWO-SEMESTER COURSE.

The Chess Club is exactly that: a chance for talented chess players to come together and play games against each other. In each session, the group will be divided into two, with captains appointed, and each team will have to discuss its strategy in front of the other! This is an exciting format that Michael used in previous years as a chess coach.

Class Meetings: Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Fall Semester: September 11 – December 18, 2025
Spring Semester: January 15 – May 14, 2026

Student Expectations: Students will be expected to accept the challenges of mrT’s Chess Belt system, which is similar to the belt system in karate. For each color belt, students will have to accomplish specific challenges, such as classic checkmate methods, winning a given number of games using specified openings, or playing blind chess to a certain number of moves. Students will also have to master and use algebraic chess notation, which will be used in the class meetings.

Student Support: The instructor is available via email.

Materials/Supplies: None