Course: Chess

This Class is closed for the 2023 Spring Semester.

This class will introduce the fundamentals and basic strategies for beginner students interested in learning how to play Chess. 

Each class will begin with learning the history of Chess, and examine Benjamin Franklin's reflections from "The Morals of Chess," written in 1786.  Next, we will discuss the rules for playing, and eventually move to learning some of the most common strategies, such as the "Fried Liver Attack" opening and defense.  Then, students will have an opportunity to play their peers, matched appropriately upon age and experience.  Good sportsmanship will be prioritized above ability.           

I will be providing chess sets for use during class as well as printed materials for practice.  Students should have their own chess sets for home play/practice. 

The book we will examine and discuss in class is an optional purchase, available at:

https://www.amazon.com/Franklin-As-Chess-Player-Famous/dp/1377157938/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1646964578&sr=8-1