Hayhurst Chess Club has its first practice of the school year on September 15! We are meeting online on Wednesdays 4:30-5:30pm. Despite everything, we had great participation last year and we hope for the same this year. Registration available at https://www.rosecitychess.com/shop/p/hayhurst
Hayhurst Chess Club is open to students of all abilities, whether they are learning the rules for the first time or striving to win state championships.
Coach Chad has been part of Hayhurst Chess Club as a parent and coach since 2016. In the last five years, the club has won the OSCF K5 Team State Championship and multiple Regional Championships and individual awards. Chad works alongside USCF National Masters and is supported by a world-class chess curriculum that is engaging and effective. Lessons for Fall 2021 take place on Zoom and Lichess.
Students receive one free Chess Steps workbook appropriate for their current strength with enrollment for the semester. Workbooks will be dropped off at the school. If they complete the workbook, Chad will send them a new one free of charge!
Enrollment currently limited only to Hayhurst students; others can email chad@rosecitychess.com to join a waitlist.
Grades: 2nd-5th (students will be grouped by strength)
Day and Time: Wednesdays 4:30-5:30PM
Sessions: 13
Dates: September 15, 22, 29; October 6, 13, 20, 27; November 3, 10, 17; December 1, 8, 15
Format: Each lesson contains 60 minutes of instructor-facilitated lessons and games:
1. Achievements: Celebrating development milestones for each player
2. Game Analysis: Highlighting teachable moments in student games
3. Tactics and Strategy: Structured, sequential lessons on key skills and ideas
4. Open Play: Students play each other and the coach in Lichess Arenas and Simuls
Equipment: Students need a computer or Chromebook with a working microphone and ability to access Zoom. They also need to create a free account on Lichess.org. Tablets/iPads are not recommended for online chess lessons, though some students have had success with them.
Learn more about our coaches and curriculum. Email chad@rosecitychess.com with any questions.
Note: if financial hardship is preventing you from joining the club, please contact Christy Splitt for support from the PTA.