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Kaptain Kirk Chess Class

Kaptain Kirk has been teaching, coaching, and directing chess tournaments for more than 20 years. He works with students, adults, and seniors. His greatest joy comes from making a positive difference in a child’s future through discovery and learning during chess class.

“Safety, learning, and enjoyment are my main priorities while encouraging and enriching each child’s experience.”
— Ken Kirkland

Why Such Success?

Kaptain Kirk has a unique approach to teaching chess. The Kaptain Kirk way helps children enjoy chess in an academic, encouraging environment while having fun.

This is an after-school enrichment experience, not simply a recreational activity. Students develop chess skills while strengthening important habits for learning and life.

Description

Chess Class

Students learn the fundamentals of chess, including:

  • The chessboard and chess pieces
  • Legal moves and rules
  • Basic strategies and tactics
  • Openings and endings

Chess Club

Chess Club includes Chess Class instruction, plus preparation for tournament play and opportunities to participate in chess tournaments.

A United States Chess Federation (USCF) membership is highly recommended for students interested in tournament competition.

Kaptain Kirk Methods

  • Uses a hands-on approach to learning
  • Teaches through guided learning, rewards, and positive reinforcement
  • Encourages parent involvement
  • Creates a safe environment where children can learn and have fun

Why Chess?

Chess:

  • Builds critical-thinking skills
  • Cultivates visualization skills
  • Improves problem-solving skills and academic performance
  • Teaches concentration and self-discipline
  • Rewards determination and perseverance
  • Is fun!

Request a Proposal

For a proposal, please complete the form with your needs, goals, and expectations for the chess classes. This helps Kaptain Kirk create an experience that best serves your students and community.

 

 

 

 

 

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Kaptain Kirk has been teaching, coaching, and tournament directing for over 20 years to students, adults, and seniors. His greatest joy is when he can have an effect on a child’s future by way of discovery during one of his chess classes. “Safety, learning, and fun are his main concerns while encouraging and enriching the child’s experience,” -Ken Kirkland

 

 

 

Why Such Success?

 

 

 

I have a unique approach to teaching chess. The Kaptain Kirk way means that children learn to enjoy the game of chess in an academic atmosphere while having fun. My chess program is an after-school enrichment program, not merely recreational.

 

 

 

Description

 

 

 

CHESS CLASS: Fundamentals of chess – board, pieces, moves, rules, strategies – openings and endings.

 

 

 

CHESS CLUB: Chess class plus preparation for tournament play and participation in tournaments, All students will become eligible to receive United States Chess Federation membership.

 

 

 

Kaptain Kirk Methods

 

 

 

  • Uses a hands-on approach to learning
  • Teaches by guided learning through rewards and positive reinforcement
  • Encourages parent involvement in their program
  • Is designed for children to have fun safely while learning

 

 

 

Why Chess?

 

 

 

Chess:

 

 

 

  • involves critical thinking
  • cultivates visualization skills
  • improves problem-solving skills and academic performance
  • teaches concentration and self-discipline
  • rewards determination and perseverance
  • is fun!

  For a proposal to be provided please fill in the form so that I will be able to know what your desires and expectation are from the classes.