Chess Studio on the Hill - Spring Syllabus
Below is the working syllabus for the spring trimester of Chess Studio on the Hill. This is the scheduled program of events; however, changes may be made at the discretion of Chess Corps for enrichment purposes. Changes will be posted on this page and may be made without advanced notice.
NB: Students may enroll in the 2006- 2007 season of Chess Studio on the Hill anytime between October 22, 2006 and March 25, 2007.
| 2:30-3:15 PM |
Warm Up Period
Open Chess Play Supervised by Faculty
Faculty will show students missing tactics during their games and adjust their openings
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| 3:15-3:30 PM |
Weekly tactical diagram on demonstration board for levels A & B. (Point earning opportunity)
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| 3:30- 5:00 PM |
Faculty Lecture led by IM Satea Husari
“Members’ Openings”
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| 5:00- 6:15 PM |
Open Chess Play: Brain Games, Blitz Chess, Chess Kiosk, and Learning Activities (Faculty Supervised). Chess Basics** |
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| 2:30-3:15 PM |
Warm Up Period
Open Chess Play Supervised by Faculty
Faculty will show students missing tactics during their games and adjust their openings
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| 3:15-3:30 PM |
Weekly tactical diagram on demonstration board for levels A & B. (Point earning opportunity)
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| 3:30- 5:00 PM |
Faculty Lecture led by IM Satea Husari
“Petrov and Italian Opening (the most important opening for amateurs, according to the Kasparov curriculum)”
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| 5:00- 6:15 PM |
Open Chess Play: Brain Games, Blitz Chess, Chess Kiosk, and Learning Activities (Faculty Supervised). Chess Basics** |
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Travel
Club:
Chess Corps and the Newton Historical Society
invite you to a special program on International
and Chinese Chess at the Newton History
Museum!
Learn the history and basics of Chinese
Chess from Johnson Wai and learn International
Chess strategy from Chess Corps faculty,
led by International Master Satea Husari!
While
at the museum, enjoy classical chamber music
performed by an ensemble of musicians from
Newton High School, and afternoon refreshments
courtesy of Chess Corps.
This
event, which runs from 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm,
is free and open to the public. Players
of all ages, abilities, and skill levels
welcome!
The Newton History Museum at the Jackson
Homestead is located at 527 Washington St.,
Newton, MA.
Please
note that Chess Studio will not meet at
Hebrew College on April 1.
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Travel
Club:
On
April 7 and 8, Chess Corps faculty member,
IM Satea Husari, will attend the 8th Annual
Foxwoods Open at the Foxwoods Resort and
Casino!
Any
interested Chess Studio on the Hill members
along with their family and friends are
invited to join Mr. Husari at the Foxwoods
Open! We hope to see you there!
For
more details, please contact the office
at (617) 879-9997 or info@chesscorps.org
Please
note that Chess Studio will not meet at
Hebrew College on April 8.
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| 2:30-3:15 PM |
Warm Up Period
Open Chess Play Supervised by Faculty
Faculty will show students missing tactics during their games and adjust their openings
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| 3:15-3:30 PM |
Weekly tactical diagram on demonstration board for levels A & B. (Point earning opportunity) |
| 3:30- 5:00 PM |
Three-game
Chess Tournaments G15 for Class A &
Class B
Tournament
Director: Mr. Bernardo Iglesias |
| 5:00- 6:15 PM |
Analyzing games from tournaments
Open Chess Play: Brain Games, Blitz Chess, Chess Kiosk, and Learning Activities (Faculty Supervised). Chess Basics**
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| 2:30-3:15 PM |
Warm Up Period
Open Chess Play Supervised by Faculty
Faculty will show students missing tactics during their games and adjust their openings
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| 3:15-3:30 PM |
Weekly tactical diagram on demonstration board for levels A & B. (Point earning opportunity) |
| 3:30- 5:00 PM |
Faculty Lecture led by IM Satea Husari & expert Joe Perl
“How to Handle Important Opening for White and Black”
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| 5:00- 6:15 PM |
Open Chess Play: Brain Games, Blitz Chess, Chess Kiosk, and Learning Activities (Faculty Supervised). Chess Basics** |
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| 2:30-3:15 PM |
Warm Up Period
Open Chess Play Supervised by Faculty
Faculty will show students missing tactics during their games and adjust their openings
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| 3:15-3:30 PM |
Weekly tactical diagram on demonstration board for levels A & B. (Point earning opportunity) |
| 3:30- 5:00 PM |
Faculty Lecture
“Unusual Opening Against 1-d4 and 1-e4 and Unusual Start for White (1-b4, 1-f4)”
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| 5:00- 6:15 PM |
Open Chess Play: Brain Games, Blitz Chess, Chess Kiosk, and Learning Activities (Faculty Supervised). Chess Basics**
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| 2:30-3:15 PM |
Warm Up Period
Open Chess Play Supervised by Faculty
Faculty will show students missing tactics during their games and adjust their openings |
| 3:15-3:30 PM |
Weekly tactical diagram on demonstration board for levels A & B. (Point earning opportunity) |
| 3:30- 5:00 PM |
Three-game
Chess Tournaments G15 for Class A &
Class B
Tournament
Director: Mr. Bernardo Iglesias |
| 5:00- 6:15 PM |
Open Chess Play: Brain Games, Blitz Chess, Chess Kiosk, and Learning Activities (Faculty Supervised). Chess Basics** |
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| 2:30-3:15 PM |
Warm Up Period
Open Chess Play Supervised by Faculty
Faculty will show students missing tactics during their games and adjust their openings
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| 3:15-3:30 PM |
Weekly tactical diagram on demonstration board for levels A & B. (Point earning opportunity) |
| 3:30- 4:00 PM |
Award Ceremony for Members |
| 4:00- 5:00 PM |
Special Guest Lecture |
| 5:00- 6:15 PM |
Chess Studio on the Hill Year-End Party |
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At each session from 5:30 PM to 6:15 PM, Chess Corps
faculty and volunteers will offer “Chess Basics”
during which they will teach the rules of chess at the
beginner level to any interested family members, friends,
or visitors. This service is free and you do not need
to be a Chess Corps member to participate.
Refreshments will be offered midway through each session.
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