Chess Group 2

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Children
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  • Registration is required for this event.
  • Registration will close on May 12, 2025 @ 3:00pm.
  • This event uses combined registration. If you register for this event, you will also be registering for all other occurrences.
  • A Chatham library card is required or you will automatically be placed on the waiting list.
  • This event is for registrants age 8 and above.

Program Description

Event Details

Chess Expert Sean Finn will teach this class in person.  Students will learn game strategy, basic checkmates, new tactical patterns, and the best questions to ask themselves when evaluating a position and creating a plan.  Classes will include puzzle solving, game analysis and of course a chance to play. Dates: Mondays, April 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th and May 5th & 12th.

Please note that children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult or caregiver age 13 or older at all times.

Group 2 is for players who can finish a game with checkmate.  Suggested ages: 8 and up.   Limit: 16 students.

Sign up only if you can attend all 6 classes.

Due to high demand, registration is limited to Chatham Borough and Chatham Township residents only.

Sponsored by the Ann L. Buesing Children’s Fund for the Library of The Chathams of the Community Foundation of NJ

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