PowerUp Chess: Tournament & Intermediate (Age 9-12)
Youth Education

Learning Outcomes:

• Improved cognitive skills (including concentration, pattern recognition, decision-making, algebraic and geometric thinking, problem-solving, and spatial reasoning)
• Offers a logical pattern and critical-thinking system
• Increased memory capacity
• A fun introduction to a lifelong game

In this camp students will advance their chess knowledge and experience through presentations and hands-on application of new opening positions and tactical ideas, tournament-length gameplay, game analysis, and, yes, students will have the opportunity to play against each other in a BLITZ tournament! This camp is geared towards students who have, at a minimum, an understanding of chess piece movement, basic mating patterns, and a LOVE for everything chess. Students will continue to grow in their mastery of chess and build upon these ideas and skills in a positive, supportive learning environment. Co-Sponsored with PowerChess.