Have you always been intrigued by chess? Begin the new year by learning how to play this timeless strategy board game!

"Beginner Chess" is taught by Nolan DeMott, and is geared towards people who have never played chess before but are looking to try it out! The program is designed for ages 18+.  

 "Beginner Chess" is being offered in four sessions with a different focus for each session, and you may register for one or more of the sessions.

Sessions will be offered on: 

- Monday, January 4, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

- Monday, January 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

- Monday, January 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

- Monday, January 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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Session 4 (Monday, January 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm) outline:

Review first three sessions

Learn Basic Tactics:

—Deflection

—Windmill

—Greek Gift

Basic Endgame Principles

—King and Pawn Endgame

—King Opposition

More difficult checkmates

—Two bishops and King Mate (if time)

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Registrants will be sent a Zoom link on the days of the program. Please check your email for the link.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Goodnow Library.