Chess Club WI/SP 26 (5 - 14 Years Old)
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Students of all grades and levels are welcome to come learn the storied game of chess. The Jones Chess Academy will provide students with the opportunity to learn chess history, world champion openings, solve middle game puzzles, practice endgame patterns, and utilize the necessary tools for tournament play. Each week, students will learn at least one theme on the display board, practice and create their own positions using that theme, and then engage in a tournament game against another student. All students will be able to earn prizes for their hard work.
If Bexley schools are closed for weather-related reasons, classes will be held online via Zoom. Instructions will be emailed to participants.
Instructor: Kyle Jones
Kyle has coached more than 20 schools over the past 20 years. Kyle graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor's in Science in Psychology, is completing his Master’s in Early Childhood Education, earned his Protecting God’s Children certification, and has achieved the titles of Candidate Master (classical) and National Master (blitz) from the United States Chess Federation. From player to coach, Kyle has been a part of more than 40 state championship titles and 15 national titles. He was crowned the 2015-16 State of Ohio Speed Chess Champion (3rd title overall). Additionally, he was honored by Fox Sports Ohio, the Dispatch, 10tv, the Governor, the Mayor, the Board of Education, the Senate and the House of Representatives for his chess achievements.