City of Columbia recently issued the following announcement.
Beginner's Chess Class (8-18 yrs.)
Thursday, September 23, 2021
Event Details
Date: September 23, 2021
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location:
In Library Basement
Address:106 N METTER AVE
COLUMBIA, IL 62236Contact:(618) 281-4237 ext. 12
Email: Crystal Snyder, Assistant Director
Cost: Free
Link: Register Here
St. Louis Chess Club teaches kids how to play chess. This course will require attendance for 8-weeks, September 16th thru November 4th. Students will learn the foundational rules and strategic elements of a chess game. Topics will include board setup, piece movement and captures, check and checkmate, opening ideas, and basic tactics. After taking this course the students will have all the knowledge they need to play and enjoy a legal game of chess and to continue on a lifetime journey of learning and discovery in this incredible game.
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