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CHESS Classes
chess is thinking = chess is fun

We offer CHESS classes to help your little ones develop their human brains and discover their passions.

Benefits of high-quality chess instruction include improved verbal, spatial, and mathematical reasoning, better impulse control, decision-making, and higher self-esteem,

Our Coach

FIDE MASTER BAHAR HALLAYEVA 

 

Coach Bahar began playing chess at age 9 and was Turkmenistan’s National Youth Champion by age 10 - a title she successfully defended for the next decade. Coach Bahar is currently rated USCF 2293 and FIDE 2166 and is among the top twenty women players in the United States! Coach Bahar is a highly-experienced and passionate teacher with a curated curriculum of lessons and practice exercises for her students worldwide.

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Group Lessons

 Winter 2023 (January - March) / Spring 2023 (April-May) / Summer 2023 (June-August)

Saturday Group Lessons

Three levels:

Beginners: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Intermediate: 10:30 am - 11:30 am 

**One-Time Placement sessions on selected Saturdays**

From:

$280

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Scholastic Tournaments 2023

Sundays: February 19, April 16, June 11, August 20

Saturdays: March 25, May 20, July 15, September 16

10 am - 2 pm

Open to chess players in grades K through 5

Limited to the first 24 entries:

Four Rounds, G25 / 5

Cash prizes and medals

Entry Fee:

$30

Our goal at Bright & Smart is to teach kids basic Engineering and Computer Programming Skills, and facilitate the development of 21st Century Learning Skills, such as; Information & Media Literacy, Critical Thinking & Problem Solving, and Interpersonal & Collaborative Skills.

2022-2023 

In-Person Programs procedures & Covid-19 precautions

  • Program tuition is due a day before the start of the class to hold your student's space.

  • ​Parents are welcome to observe from another room as quietly as possible so as not to disturb the students during class. 

    •  Covid-19 precautions in place: 

- All attending learners and adults might wear face masks.

- The staff will disinfect all the equipment before the program and will disinfect it again after the program.
- There are two hand sanitizer stations available, plus two restrooms.  

                  -  Only registered participants for this event may attend; no tagalongs, please.

  • No pictures are allowed unless it includes only your child.​

 

  • Space is limited to 12 learners; early registration is encouraged.

 

Credit and refunds will be given for classes canceled only by Bright & Smart.

Also search our calendar to locate other programs we offer near you.
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