Waterfront Junior Intermediate Chess Club: Winter 2007 Semester

Friday, February 23, 2007

Winter 2007 Semester

Hello Everyone,

Here are some updates covering our return from the Winter Break and leading us towards the end of the thrird week in January.

Enjoy the reading... ;)

Week 1
Winter 2007 semester of Chess Club started quietly at Thursday lunch on Jan. 11, as the Grade 7-8 kids were away the first day. We had 12 primary kids. This gave me the chance to work with a few kids one on one. I taught them how to make a couple of the basic checkmates. This will enable them to win their games where they are ahead and should win, rather than only obtain a draw by not knowing how to finish off their opponent. Alexia received her ribbon forfinishing in first place in the Fall semester tournament.

Week 2
At the parents' advisory council meeting, money was approved for Chess Institute of Canada (CIC) to continue teaching at Chess Club! Many thanks. We're still looking for sponsors, so that we can continue to the end of the school year. The council also approved the purchase of 10 new chess sets and boards, to replace the ones loaned by CIC.

At Chess Club, we had all of the regulars back, joined by newcomer Friede, and it was the usual chaos.

Week 3More chaos, and lots of noise! Everyone had fun, staying indoors against the wind chill warning. I continued teaching the basic checkmates to Sarah and Nitai; and started work withGaleo. Kabeer and Anton received their ribbons for finishing in first place in the Fall semester tournament. David CohenChess Coach

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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