Waterfront Junior Intermediate Chess Club: 12/01/2006

Friday, December 22, 2006

Thursday, December 21, 2006...

We had 21 kids out for the last session of the calendar year. We wrapped up the tournaments.

In the Junior/Intermediate section, Anton and Kabeer shared first with the same number of wins.

Kabeer had a perfect score, whereas Anton had to play one extra game to catch up. After the school break, we'll resume chess club on the very first Thursday lunch: January 11, 2007 beginning at 12:05 p.m. in Mr. Webbe's classroom; Room 8.

Just a reminder to those who would like to help that funding has now run out for this program which is free for the kids. We need to raise $1,000. Possible sources include donations, for which a tax receipt can be arranged; corporate sponsorships; and advertisements from local usinesses in our monthly Newsletter which we will launch in January!

See Everyone in 2007! Have a safe holiday break!

David Cohen
Chess Coach
The Waterfront School

David Cohen

Thursday, December 14, 2006: Holiday Break Approaching!

Good Afternoon everyone!

We had 24 kids today for lunch time Chess Club. Devon played Lilyan in a helpful way, by showing her how to make better moves at each step of the game. Then Devon turned around and was on the receiving end of some friendly instruction from Kabeer. Just the atmosphere
we like to see!

Anton and Kabeer wanted extra practice before the individual Scholastic Tournament this Saturday, so they each challenged me to a game. I played them both at the same time, on two separate boards, and even played Devon an instruction game on a third board at the same time. First, Kabeer beat me. He then took over the instruction game. Then Anton beat me. So that
didn't turn out well for me, but I was happy for the kids.

Thanks to Chelsea, Telia and Megan for help cleaning up for both divisons!

David Cohen
Chess Coach
Waterfront

David Cohen

Reminder... School begins on Monday, January 8, 2006

What About Chess?

What About Chess...? Chess is an ancient game of strategy over 1000 years old. In almost every country of the world there are different versions of chess being played. The game of Chess is both a science and an art. It is seen as an excellent mental exercise for growing minds.Many studies show that students who play chess tend to be better at Math (Numeracy).

The Waterfront School is pleased to have a Chess Club running again, back by popular demand! The Junior/ Intermediate Chess Club meets from 12:10 till 12:45 PM in Room 8; next to the school lunchroom. The Chess Club does not cost money and is an excellent opportunity for students to learn and improve their game.

Chess Institute of Canada

About the Chess Institute of Canada Their mission is to teach chess in an environment which encourages the learning of math, reading, logic, sports, and life skills. Chess Institute of Canada was founded in 2005 by Ted Winick and David Cohen. In 2005, Chess Institute of Canada became a Canadian non-profit corporation. Our founding Directors are Ted Winick, David Cohen and Peter Boross-Harmer. About the Director's of The Chess Institute of Canada: Ted Winick - Ted Winick has taught chess for the past ten years in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Photo Biography David Cohen - David Cohen is a graduate of Yale University School of Management. He has written three volumes of chess teaching materials. Photo Biography Peter Boross -Harmer - Peter Boross-Harmer is a Vice-Principal with the Toronto District School Board. He runs an annual chess camp for kids.

Related Links and Info.

Here are some links related to the art of playing chess. Articles Chess Education web page Canadian Chess web site Chess Community Links Chess Federation of Canada Greater Toronto Chess League Chess'n Math Association - Canada's national scholastic chess organization Toronto District School Board Movies Related to the game of Chess: Searching For Bobby Fischer (1993) Notice in the scene where Josh is playing the guy at the Manhatten Chess Club (the Gummy Bear guy) and notice what colour he has when the game begins. Then notice what colour the guy is playing when he tips over his king and resigns. Long Live the Queen (????) A Dutch childrens' movie, Esme Lammers. Tiba Tossijn stars as a bright but misunderstood schoolgirl who escapes unhappiness when, in her imagination, chess pieces come alive and the White Queen (vivacious Moniqe van de Ven) advises her both on the best moves to make on the chess board and in life itself. La diagonale du fou and stars Michel Piccoli as a Korchnoi-type soviet defector who has to face a brash young soviet for the world championship.

Waterfront Junior Intermediate Chess Club