Afterschool Chess Coach Bobby Hillman offers chess instruction to children and adults.
Chess is an ancient game, that dates back about 1,500 years ago with roots bearing from the country of India. Chess games began with rocks and stones as the chess pieces. The game has changed having traveled around the world with influence from almost every major continent.
In 2018, children and adults around the world play chess on the internet, at parks, parties, military bases, churches, libraries, schools, in space, and just about anywhere you can think of playing the game. Grab a chessboard and pieces and an opponent is that you need to get started. Chess is very similar to checkers, except for the pieces used on the board. Parents may ask, “Should my child play chess?” My answer to them is, “YES!” A chess coach will help them learn the game basics systematically and quickly. Children can begin learning the game as early as five years of age.
An afterschool chess program for school-age children is a great way to start their chess journey. Start learning at your local library by checking out books on beginning chess players, and start learning how to play chess today.
Your child plays chess already? Great! Now, you know first hand of the benefits that chess possess to exercise your child’s brain. Chess has proven to benefit children in reading, writing, math, and decision making. Check out the chess books on this website or visit your local library on chess books. Your local school chess club and chess coach can provide your children the opportunity to learn more game strategy, while also lending the opportunity to meet new friends who play and love the game of chess.
Improve your child’s critical thinking skills, and join your local school chess club today!
I hope you find chess exciting and useful as much as I do. Chess is a game that can be played for a lifetime.
Best wishes,
Chess Coach