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Winter 2023 Virtual Classes

All Classes meet on-line via Zoom and www.lichess.org

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Winter Tuesday Evening
Intermediate/Advanced
Chess Class
5:15-6:45pm eastern (4:15-5:45 central)
January 17 through March 14

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This class will be geared towards experienced players.  

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Instructor:  Mr. Garrison

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$199

 (nine meetings)

 

Tuesday Evenings 5:15-6:45 Eastern Time

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Register

Winter Wednesday Evening
Multi-level
Chess Class
Meets Wednesdays
NEW TIME:  5:15-6:45pm eastern
January 18 through March 15

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This class is open to all students who are familiar with forks and pins.  Otherwise all levels and ages are welcome!

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Students will learn various opening ideas and endgame techniques, while exploring grandmaster games and more

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Instructor:  Mr. Garrison

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$199

(nine meetings)

 

Wednesdays

 

NOTE NEW TIME

 

5:15-6:45pm Eastern

 

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Register

Beginning Chess Group  Classes:

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If you would like to be part of a beginner's group for weekly class lessons, You have two options:

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1.  Find some friends to join your child and Mr. Garrison.  Groups can be any size.  (the more students, the better the rate per student)

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2.  You can join a waiting list, and when there are enough interested students, I will attempt to form a group for weekly class instruction. 

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If you are interested in becoming part of a small group of beginners, please send a direct email:

In your email, please include:

  1.  your child's name

  2. age and birthdate

  3. how much experience does your child have, if any?

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GENERAL CLASS INFORMATION:

 

How Classes are Structured:

  • Every scheduled class day will be a mix of entertaining instruction and tournament play.

  • All chess classes will focus on traditional chess, however, students will learn and practice other variants as well (such as crazyouse, atomic chess, etc.)

  • Instructor Candidate Master Ray Garrison

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Requirements: 

  • Each student will need their own device and a good internet connection.  Each student will need a free account at www.lichess.org 

  • We also recommend each device have a camera but this is not a requirement.

  • Knowledge Requirements:  For chess classes, all students should know the basic rules.  If your child is a true beginner, please email raygarrison@arborchess.com and I will send you some links for interactive turorials designed to easily teach children the basic rules of chess.  (For Chinese/Japanese Chess class, students should be familiar with traditional chess, but they do not need to know the rules of Chinese/Japanese Chess)

  • Virtual Class/Camp Cancellation policy:  Sorry, no refunds (credits are possible)

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