Waterfront Junior Intermediate Chess Club: Thursday, February 08, 2007

Saturday, February 24, 2007

Thursday, February 08, 2007

30 kids today, and wow were they noisy! Strangely enough, they all know how to scream my name.

Thanks to Coral and Kaiyash for help setting up and to the girls (Megan, Chelsea, Maisha) for help cleaning up.

The Waterfront School will host a small team tournament in the lunchroom on Thursday, March 1 after school from 3:45 - 5:00pm. We need players for teams of 5! Anyone not signed up for Karate at that time, please see Mr. Webbe if you are interested in being on the chess team.

Starbucks is going to sponsor this event, with prizes and hot chocolate!!

David Cohen
Chess Coach
The Waterfront School

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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