Chess is great for improving a young person’s concentration and strategic thinking. Educational research has shown that students who learn chess have improved their math abilities, and their general academic performance. Our goals for students in the Beginner Club to learn how to play chess and to learn the beginning principles of using the pieces, openings, strategies, tactics, and how to help each other reach their potential as chess players and Christians. Every session will include a motivational chess “Life Lesson” as we discuss what God wants us to learn from life and playing chess. We are thankful to God for the success of the chess program at FPHRC. We have won first place and third place as a team at chess tournament competitions.
Chess is great for improving a young person’s concentration and strategic thinking. Educational research has shown that students who learn chess have improved their math abilities, and their general academic performance. Our goals for students in the Beginner Club to learn how to play chess and to learn the beginning principles of using the pieces, openings, strategies, tactics, and how to help each other reach their potential as chess players and Christians. Every session will include a motivational chess “Life Lesson” as we discuss what God wants us to learn from life and playing chess. We are thankful to God for the success of the chess program at FPHRC. We have won first place and third place as a team at chess tournament competitions.
Chess is great for improving a young person’s concentration and strategic thinking. Educational research has shown that students who learn chess have improved their math abilities, and their general academic performance. Our goals for students in the Beginner Club to learn how to play chess and to learn the beginning principles of using the pieces, openings, strategies, tactics, and how to help each other reach their potential as chess players and Christians. Every session will include a motivational chess “Life Lesson” as we discuss what God wants us to learn from life and playing chess. We are thankful to God for the success of the chess program at FPHRC. We have won first place and third place as a team at chess tournament competitions.
This is a class for younger students who want to learn the game of Chess. Chess is great for improving a young person’s concentration and strategic thinking. Educational research has shown that students who learn chess have improved their math abilities, and their general academic performance. The beginner chess class will be a 1 hour session each week at FPHRC. Our goals are for the young players to have fun and to learn basic strategy and tactics for winning chess. Every session will include a motivational Chess “Life Lesson” as we discuss what God wants us to learn from life and playing chess. We are thankful to God for the success of the chess program at FPHRC. We have won first place, and third place as a team at local chess tournament competitions. I have taught chess at FPHRC since 2022. I have a college degree in Graphic Design from San Jose State University and a Masters in Teaching from WSUV. I have been a public and private school teacher for the last 20 years. Before that I was an advertising manager, graphic designer, and computer technician. I am currently a teacher in visual art, and chess at Firmly Planted and Firm Foundation Christian School and a professional visual artist. I enjoy Bible Study, visual art, reading, swimming, and hiking. I am a widower with a married adult son and single adult daughter. Early this year I became a Grandfather. YEAH!!!
Requirements:
To be successful in this class students need to be motivated to learn chess. Please come to class with lots of questions and ideas to explore about chess.
Chess is great for improving a young person’s concentration and strategic thinking. Educational research has shown that students who learn chess have improved their math abilities, and their general academic performance. Our goals for students in the Beginner Club to learn how to play chess and to learn the beginning principles of using the pieces, openings, strategies, tactics, and how to help each other reach their potential as chess players and Christians. We are thankful to God for the success of the chess program at FPHRC. We have won first place and third place as a team at chess tournament competitions.
This is a class for younger students who want to learn the game of Chess. Chess is great for improving a young person’s concentration and strategic thinking. Educational research has shown that students who learn chess have improved their math abilities, and their general academic performance. The beginner chess class will be a 1 hour session each week at FPHRC. Our goals are for the young players to have fun and to learn basic strategy and tactics for winning chess. Every session will include a motivational chess “Life Lesson” as we discuss what God wants us to learn from life and playing chess. We are thankful to God for the success of the chess program at FPHRC. We have won first place, and third place as a team at local chess tournament competitions. I have taught chess at FPHRC since 2022. I have a college degree in Graphic Design from San Jose State University and a Masters in Teaching from WSUV. I have been a public and private school teacher for the last 20 years. Before that I was an advertising manager, graphic designer, and computer technician. I am currently a teacher in visual art, and chess at Firmly Planted and Firm Foundation Christian School and a professional visual artist. I enjoy Bible Study, visual art, reading, swimming, and hiking. I am a widower with a married adult son and single adult daughter. Early this year I became a Grandfather. YEAH!!!
Requirements:
To be successful in this class students need to be motivated to learn chess. Please come to class with lots of questions and ideas to explore about chess.
Wednesday - Computer Lab - 125: 11:00 am - 11:50 am
Description:
Chess Club Intermediate will be a 1 hour session each week at FPHRC. We have lots of fun playing chess but also work hard to train ourselves to be the best chess players we can be. This club is for students who know how to play chess but have not reached their highest skill level. Our goals for students in the Intermediate Chess Club is to master openings, strategies, tactics, and how to help each other reach our potential as chess players and Christian young people. Every session will include a motivational Chess “Life Lesson” where we discuss what God wants us to learn from life and playing chess. We are thankful to God for the success of the chess program at FPHRC. We have won first place, and third place as a team at chess tournament competitions.
Requirements:
There is no textbook for this class. We will watch lesson videos from chess.com and do the challenges associated with the lessons. Please get to Club on time and do not miss any Club meetings if possible.
Parents: Please try to be available to volunteer for the three tournaments we have each school year. God has blessed us with this building, and many hard working families, but we need more help. Please contact Tom Snyder 360-721-1232 or one of our chess tournament team for more information.
Chess is great for improving a young person’s concentration and strategic thinking. Educational research has shown that students who learn chess have improved their math abilities, and their general academic performance.
Chess Club Grades 4-6 will be a two hour session each week at FPHRC. Our goals are to learn the most effective tactics for winning chess including pawn structures, forks, skewering, discovered checks, forcing moves, end game strategies and patterns, how to help each other reach their potential as chess players and Christian young people.
Every session will include a motivational Chess “Life Lesson” as we discuss what God wants us to learn from life and playing chess.
We are thankful to God for the success of the chess program at FPHRC. We have won first place, and third place as a team at chess tournament competitions.
This will be Mr. Snyder's third semester at FPHRC. He has a college degree in Art and a Masters in Teaching from WSUV. He has been a public and private school teacher for the last 16 years. Before that he was an advertising manager, graphic designer, and computer technician. He is currently a professional artist and substitute teacher in six districts in Clark County. He enjoys Bible Study, chess, reading, swimming, and hiking. He is a widower with an adult son and daughter.
Requirements:
Students signing up for Chess Club Grades 4-6 should already know how to play chess but want to take their game to the next level. Students should be able to focus on learning and playing chess for extended periods of time. We want to see a positive attitude when you win or don't win. We want you to Love God and follow His teaching for your life.
Chess Club Intermediate will be a 1 hour session each week at FPHRC. This club is for students who know how to play chess but have not reached their highest skill level. Our goals for students in the Intermediate Chess Club is to master openings, strategies, tactics, and how to help each other reach our potential as chess players and Christian young people. Every session will include a motivational Chess “Life Lesson” where we discuss what God wants us to learn from life and playing chess. We are thankful to God for the success of the chess program at FPHRC. We have won first place, and third place as a team at chess tournament competitions. This will be Mr. Snyder's fifth semester at FPHRC. He has a Masters in Teaching from WSUV. He has been a public and private school teacher for the last 20 years. Before that he was an advertising manager, graphic designer, and computer technician. He is a follower of Jesus Christ, and a professional artist. He enjoys Bible Study, Graphic Design, chess, reading, swimming, and hiking. He is a widower with an adult son and daughter.
Parents: Please try to be available to volunteer for the three tournaments we have each school year. God has blessed us with this building, and many hard working families, but we need more help. Please contact Tom Snyder 360-721-1232 or one of our chess tournament team for more information.
Requirements:
There is no textbook for this class. We will watch lesson videos from chess.com and do the challenges associated with the lessons. Please get to Club on time and do not miss any Club meetings if possible.
Chess Club Intermediate will be a 1 hour session each week at FPHRC. We have lots of fun playing chess but also work hard to train ourselves to be the best chess players we can be. This club is for students who know how to play chess but have not reached their highest skill level. Our goals for students in the Intermediate Chess Club is to master openings, strategies, tactics, and how to help each other reach our potential as chess players and Christian young people. Every session will include a motivational Chess “Life Lesson” where we discuss what God wants us to learn from life and playing chess. We are thankful to God for the success of the chess program at FPHRC. We have won first place, and third place as a team at chess tournament competitions.
Requirements:
There is no textbook for this class. We will watch lesson videos from chess.com and do the challenges associated with the lessons. Please get to Club on time and do not miss any Club meetings if possible.
Parents: Please try to be available to volunteer for the three tournaments we have each school year. God has blessed us with this building, and many hard working families, but we need more help. Please contact Tom Snyder 360-721-1232 or one of our chess tournament team for more information.