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GENERAL CLASS INFORMATION:
How Classes are Structured:
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Every scheduled class day will be a mix of entertaining instruction and tournament play.
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All chess classes will focus on traditional chess, however, students will learn and practice other variants as well (such as crazyouse, atomic chess, etc.)
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Mr. Garrison will be the primary instructor. Mr. Nichols will assist in the thinking games class and sometimes also in chess class.
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Requirements:
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Each student will need their own device and a good internet connection. Each student will need a free account at www.lichess.org and for thiniking games class, each student will also need a free account at www.littlegolem.net
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We also recommend each device have a camera but this is not a requirement.
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For thinking games class, all new littlegolem users will need to watch a short instructional video before the first class on how to use the website.
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Knowledge Requirements: For thinking games class, students do not need to know any of the rules for the various games, they will be taught. 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.
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VIrtual Class/Camp Cancellation policy: Sorry, no refunds