Chess Club (Sept. 8-Dec. 15, 2026; Jan. 12-May 11, 2027)

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  • Instructor Michael Clay Thompson
  • Code FEL01-26/27
  • Student Ages 8–18
  • Terms Fall Semester 2026
    Spring Semester 2027
    Full Year
  • Day Tuesday
  • Time 6:00 P.M.

THIS IS A TWO-SEMESTER COURSE.

Chess Club is exactly that: a chance for talented chess players to come together and play games against one another. 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: Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Fall Semester: September 8 – December 15, 2026
Spring Semester: January 12 – May 11, 2027

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

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