Confidence Over the Chessboard: Charlotte Queens Academy takes place one Saturday a month at Barnes and Noble Bookstore in Southpark.--4020 Sharon Road--
Private and Group lessons available for boys and girls.
Private lessons available for adults (beat your kids)!
Join us for donation-only chess parties and chess'n art opening events!
Stay tuned...
Charlotte Girls and Women's Academy:
Girls' and Women's Academy once a month on Saturdays at Barnes and Noble Bookstore in Southpark. Our next Academy meets September 24th, from 1-2pm. Kings Academy directly follows the Queens!! Please register early! Click on 'flyers' (left) to download a pdf with all the information.
All girls and women of all ages and skill levels are welcome. Anyone can learn, and with practice, anyone can become a strong player. We need more WOMEN in the chess world.
$15 per person, $25 for mom and daughter Need-based and merit-based scholarship applications coming soon.
Kings and Queens Match!:
5th match up: Saturday, September 24th 2011 from 2-4pm---meets at Barnes and Noble. Register early: space is limited!
First match up: Friday, March 26th from 3:45-5pm---a place for scholastic players, boys and girls, to get a lesson and play for fun. A chess club at Borders! $5
Private Lessons:
Private Lessons taught by Jessica E. Prescott (nee Martin), ranked in the top 100 women in the Nation and a chess instructor for nearly 15 years. Mrs Prescott is the past Vice President of Scholastic Chess in North Carolina (NCCA). North Carolina Chess Association She is also an academic tutor and the editor of a hand-bound magazine, Plume Zine. Mrs Prescott uses chess as a tool to promote education, respect, and leadership in youth. She teaches any age (4+) and most skill levels. Overthechessboard was created in 2008 and is a proud affiliate of 9Queens. We share a vision of encouraging more girls to participate and augment their self-esteem through success in chess. Chess is not just for girls; chess is for everyone!
Lessons are catered to expectations of student (or student's parents!): competitive, beginner improvement, fun, tournament prep, etc.
Meet at Barnes and Noble in Southpark on Sharon road.
Contact: Jprescott@overthechessboard.com Generally $50/hr for one person, and $70 for two. Need-based scholarships may apply.
Lessons for Adults:
Parents: Is your child beating you at chess? Talking chessjargon like En Passant or the king can sometimes move two steps? Do they win in four moves and make you not want to play them anymore?
Support your child's interest in chess by supporting your own! Learn secrets to win, against your kids or your peers. Motivate through healthy competition!
All adults welcome up to 1200USCF at which point I can recommend instructors best suited to your needs.
Tell me your expectations and if you work, I can help you achieve all of your goals.
$50/hr and need-based scholarships available. Stay tuned for application.
Chess and Art:
Chess is not always a right-brained activity. In fact, Grandmasters say there is quite a bit of creativity required to be a great player. Chess doesn't have to be hard or competitive, sometimes it can just be silly and fun!
Over the Chessboard partners with galleries for Parties, Art Openings, and general fun playing and watching chess games.
Donation-only events!
More details soon.
Contact Jessica if you are interested in partnering with Over The Chessboard for a Chess Party (blitz? twister over the chessboard?)
Chess at Your School:
Do you want a chess club at your school? Contact us to organize a successful and fun program specifically designed for your school. Also available: math/chess classes once a week during class time. Studies show that playing chess greatly improves math and reading scores. Ms Martin has taught chess at over 100 schools in three states!
