For Teens (Grades 6-12): Join National Che ss Expert Damon Rucker to learn the rules\, strategies\, and tactics of th e game through structured\, interactive lessons and practice sessions.
\nThis class will teach students to love and excel at the game of chess .
\nChess has been proven to improve a child&rsquo\;s IQ\, attention span\, and reading test scores through numerous studies over the years. I t encourages strategic planning and foresight\, which can be applied to va rious aspects of life. Chess also promotes patience\, resilience\, and spo rtsmanship as players learn to accept wins and losses gracefully. Addition ally\, the social interaction and camaraderie during games contribute to t he overall growth and cognitive development of children. The program inclu des tournaments and other special challenges to foster healthy competition and critical thinking skills.
\nNational Chess Expert\, Damon Rucke r\, has a unique background of 22 years of chess coaching and decades of e ntertainment experience with the Cleveland Cavaliers. This special combina tion ensures that classes are both impactful\, and absolutely a blast!
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