What Makes BayAreaChess Special?
1. Safety: BayAreaChess conducts background checks on all instructors and its founding members have known the key instructors for a long time.
2. Program Quality: BayAreaChess a quality program designed by college professors and school teachers. The program has demonstrated success at several schools.
3. Excellent Instructors: BayAreaChess employs only the best instructors.
4. Local Events: BayAreaChess is the most prolific organizer of US Chess Federation events in California.
5. Flexibility: BayAreaChess offers options for different skill levels and commitment.
6. Rewards & Recognition: BayAreaChess builds self-esteem through the reward structure integrated in the program.
7. Parental Partnerships: BayAreaChess encourages parent participation.
1. Safety: BayAreaChess conducts background checks on all instructors and its founding members have known the key instructors for a long time.
2. Program Quality: BayAreaChess a quality program designed by college professors and school teachers. The program has demonstrated success at several schools.
3. Excellent Instructors: BayAreaChess employs only the best instructors.
4. Local Events: BayAreaChess is the most prolific organizer of US Chess Federation events in California.
5. Flexibility: BayAreaChess offers options for different skill levels and commitment.
6. Rewards & Recognition: BayAreaChess builds self-esteem through the reward structure integrated in the program.
7. Parental Partnerships: BayAreaChess encourages parent participation.
Studies have shown...
Studies have shown that Chess
improves mathematical and reading skills,
boosts memory,
cultivates problem solving ability, enhances analytical skills, develops critical thinking,
increases visualization, rewards persistence, and promotes good sportsmanship.
Levels: Team - Reserve Team - Club
At some of our larger programs, students will be allowed to choose to enroll in one of three levels: team, reserve team, and club.
>Team players receive more dedicated instruction, additional “training”, and represent their school at six or more tournaments in the year including two State Championships. Team players must do at least two hours a week of training (homework), such as solving puzzles or analyzing games. Advanced members of the team receive personal attention to specialize their development plan.
>Team members who may transfer to the Reserve Team. Reserve Team players needs to develop their skills or assess the training requirements before joining the team. With continued practice and homework assignments we will help them reach the level of skill and commitment required to join the team. Reserve team are encouraged but not required to to meet the team training and tournament requirements.
>Club players receive basic instruction and encouragement to develop their game.
At some of our larger programs, students will be allowed to choose to enroll in one of three levels: team, reserve team, and club.
>Team players receive more dedicated instruction, additional “training”, and represent their school at six or more tournaments in the year including two State Championships. Team players must do at least two hours a week of training (homework), such as solving puzzles or analyzing games. Advanced members of the team receive personal attention to specialize their development plan.
>Team members who may transfer to the Reserve Team. Reserve Team players needs to develop their skills or assess the training requirements before joining the team. With continued practice and homework assignments we will help them reach the level of skill and commitment required to join the team. Reserve team are encouraged but not required to to meet the team training and tournament requirements.
>Club players receive basic instruction and encouragement to develop their game.
Upcoming Tournaments