Chess with Master Prathiba Fall 2026
Chess Empire Kids, a Chess Club run by International Master Prathiba Y, teaches young children the game of chess with an emphasis on having fun! Prathiba won the US Open Women’s Championship in 2013 and 2014 and has ten years of coaching experience at schools and recreation departments in NY, MA, and NH. Prathiba also directs USCF chess tournaments every month.
Class-time Update: Classes for both beginner and intermediate advanced will be held from 6:00-7:00PM.
For beginner through advance/intermediate players.
For optimum instruction, children are grouped by skill level and experience.
BEGINNER
Playing chess the proper way!
Participants will learn about movement of pieces, check, checkmate, and beginner tactics and strategies. The class will be 30 minutes of lesson time and 30 minutes of supervised playtime. All materials will be provided, but please bring a pencil.
ADVANCE/INTERMEDIATE
Get ready to improve your game!
Participants will learn about Intermediate/Advanced tactics and strategies for opening, middle and end game. We will do a fun tournament at the end of each session. The class will be 30 minutes of lesson time and 30 minutes of supervised playtime. All materials will be provided, but please bring a pencil.
FALL 2026
Days: Thursdays
Dates: October 8-November 12, 2026 (6-week session)
Ages: 4-14
UPDATED Time: 6:00-7:00PM
Location: Westford Recreation Program Room, 65 Main Street, 3rd floor.
NO REFUNDS- We will hold an extra class at end of session as a make up class.