by bainj | Feb 22, 2018 | Blog, Chess Clubs For Students
Part 4-5: Learn How to Play Bughouse Chess! by John Bain From time to time—about once every five or six weeks, run a Bughouse Chess Quad Tournament. Bughouse Chess consists of 2-player teams, and 4-teams are in a Quad--or 8 players altogether in one Quad. Why Bughouse... Read more
by bainj | Feb 20, 2018 | Blog, Chess Clubs For Students
Part 4-4: Chess Club Quad Tournaments - Inclusion! by John Bain Why Chess Club Quad Tournaments? Simply put, Quad Tournaments are fun! Quads give everyone an opportunity to win an award or a prize at their ability and experience level. Inclusion! After the Chess... Read more
by bainj | Feb 13, 2018 | Blog, Chess Clubs For Students
Part 4-3: Chess Club Ladders - Blitz and Standard! by John Bain As explained in Part 5: How to Promote Chess Clubs in Schools, Chess Club Ladder Competition is by far the activity that attracts the most attention, most interest and the most students to chess club.... Read more
by bainj | Feb 1, 2018 | Blog, Chess Clubs For Students
Part 4-2: Teacher & Student Presentations! by John Bain Short Lectures/Discussion-Student Presentations (10-15 minutes). The chess teacher models and presents “simple” tactics, checkmate attacks and master games--and students present their own games--that... Read more
by bainj | Jan 30, 2018 | Blog, Chess Clubs For Students
Part 4-1: Solving Chess Puzzles! by John Bain Activities. Activities that are fun--and that improve chess knowledge and skills--are the lifeblood of a well-run, fun, strong chess club! Competition, essential to chess, plays a large part in the activities. Some... Read more
by bainj | Jan 21, 2018 | Blog, Chess Clubs For Students
Part 3: Choosing Location, Meeting Times & Equipment! by John Bain Choosing the right chess club location, the right meeting times, and quality chess equipment will foster enthusiastic student chess club participation. Location Central Location. First, secure a... Read more
