We offer a wide variety of chess
classes to fit the varying schedules of parents and students. CheckMates Chess
Academy offers classes at:
We also offer chess
tournaments
for our students. These are often times at local libraries and community
centers. Chess tournaments are a great way to practice new skills learned in a
competitive environment.
We are
currently running classes in North Chicago and Milwaukee. Some of the towns we
are running classes in are:
Chicago- Buffalo Grove, Deerfield, Mundelein, Long Grove, Vernon Hills, Lake Zurich,
Libertyville, Dekalb and others.
Milwaukee-Milwaukee, Greendale, Greenfield, Sussex, Richfield,
Wauwatosa, Glendale and others.
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School Programs
After School Programs are our most popular classes. They are
convenient for parents who work past 3:00 and want their child to continue
learning after school has ended. Classes run in 8 week sessions for one hour
either before or after school. After School programs take place in the schools
and students can come directly after class.
CheckMates has created a unique curriculum specifically for schools. We know
that even the most talented students get worn out after a long day at school;
and we have designed a highly energetic program
especially for them. Our instructors use chess
puzzles, physical activities, and a number of specialized chess games to find the
best way for your child to learn. CheckMates has
eight levels
designed to maximize the "mates" abilities and keep
everyone challenged. The curriculum for each level is
highly focused to fit each child's needs. During the session, CheckMates
organizes school versus school tournaments to add an extra element of excitement
to the schedule.
Community Centers
Community Centers offer an opportunity for
“mates” to start new friendships that could last for years. With more diverse
classrooms, community centers offer children the opportunity to expand their
circle of friends outside of their school. With a common interest in mind,
"mates" will work together to solve chess puzzles, analyze historical games, and
even apply their chess strategies to various sports. An inner-center tournament
will also be held to provide an opportunity for students to display their
skills. Upon the completion of each session, the “mate” receives a promotion in
rank and a prize.
Libraries
Libraries offer an opportunity for children from different
schools to foster new friendships and provide for a place to learn and increase
their knowledge of chess. CheckMates provides a special curriculum for libraries
that caters to the needs of children of all ages and chess experience. Upon the
completion of the course, "mates" will be presented with a certificate of
achievement.
