Chess club with Infinity Lab

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This is not a library sponsored event.

Description of Event

Chess Club(Open to all ages)                                                                    

-Curriculum and teaching focus:                                                              

Beginners (~20 min)                                                                                 

Set the board 

● Learn how the pieces move 

● Show basic checkmate patterns (two rooks, queen + king)

 ● Practice short “mini-games” (king + pawns only)

 Intermediate players (~20 min)

  ● Teach key tactics: forks, pins, skewers

● Review common opening principles (control the center, develop pieces, king safety)

● Show a famous game or instructive position to discuss together

Interactive Play Time (30–40 min)

 ● Kids play against each other in short games (~10 min per game) 

● Walk around, give advice, answer questions 

● Pair stronger players with beginners to help teach