Chess with Master Prathiba
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.
BEGINNER - 5:30-6:30PM
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 - 6:30-7:30PM
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.
Dates: January 8-February 12, 2026
Days: Thursdays
Ages: 4-14
Location: Westford Recreation's Program Room, 65 Main Street, 3rd floor.
NO REFUNDS- We will hold an extra class at end of session as a make up class.