AFTER SCHOOL CHESS PROGRAMS
The interest in chess and the need to learn chess has grown rapidly since the start of the pandemic and television series “Queen’s Gambit” on Netflix. Playing chess helps to acquire abstract reasoning, problem-solving, and critical thinking. A school chess program will not only help students sharpen soft skills such as creative thinking and visualization but improve academic performance as well. Understanding and improving in chess is important for kids to enjoy this beautiful game. I have developed an effective method that teaches children to play chess but also keeps them focused and excited. My program includes two hours of learning chess after School, once or twice per week. The 1st hour is a lesson where Students learn something new about chess. The 2nd hour is more exciting for students because they play and analyze games. School chess clubs can also be created. School chess clubs are a great asset and make schools much more fun. Chess clubs help children meet and make new friends, but it also teaches children many important life lessons like working hard, competing in a healthy way, recognizing their talents and so much more. I have coached some school teams and helped their students increase their confidence and reach their full potential whether they are competing at a state, national, or international level or just for fun. Even just an hour of devoted chess coaching in school can boost a student’s level so much more than simply reading about chess or playing online. This comes along with many other benefits for children such as learning problem-solving skills, to visualize concepts or even learning to lose and learning to win. These skills are all part of an important skill set and essential traits that help develop children into successful and mature adults. I will be happy to work with the school to add a new chess club to your programs or help expand your already existing chess clubs with exciting chess lessons and coaching. You might even want to prepare your school club to compete in tournaments of different levels that take place all over the United States. I am US Certified full-time level 2 Chess Coach and US certified Local Tournament Director. I am also the President of the Saint Petersburg Chess Club, and Regional Vice President for West Florida.
For more information about my after-School chess programs you can contact me through my email – timotey_gospodinov@yahoo.com or my phone- (727) 776-5583.
