Chess Club

 

Starting Date to be announced soon.

Meets every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month from 2:25 to 3:55 in A-2

Mr. Ford - Advisor

Bruce Kovalsky  National Master - Resource for Private &Group Lessons
www.groupchessclass.info

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/living/2009119896_chess25m.html

BLMS Chess Rules

1.    Play under control. Please do not be loud & obnoxious.

2.    Please do not go to other games & give hints.

3.    No food or drink (except bottled water).

4.    If you are absent, you will be sent to the bottom of the ladder.

5.    Only use electronic devices with head phones.

6.    Touch move – when you release your piece you may not take that move back.

7.    Decide before the game if it is a friendly game.

8.    You need to be within 3 places of the top three. All others may challenge into another spot on the ladder.

9.    Please be gentle with the chess pieces.

The Benefits of Chess Include:

Math Development                               Pattern Recognition

Science Achievement                            Sportsmanship

English Skills                                        Dealing With Undesirable Situations

Communication Abilities                        Learning From Mistakes

Creativity                                             Responsibility for Actions

Concentration                                       Discipline

Logical Reasoning                                 Measurable Individual Accomplishments

Critical Thinking                                   Team Spirit

Memory                                               Commitment

Problem Solving                                   Academic Competition for All

Intellectual Maturity                            Belonging to a Good and Diverse Crowd

Self Esteem                                          Cultural Enrichment

Analyzing Actions & Consequences          Social Skills

Planning Ahead                                     Empathetic Awareness

Complex Decision Making