Join us for donation-only chess parties and chess n art opening events!
Stay tuned...
Charlotte Girls Academy:
Girls Academy once a month on Saturdays at Borders Bookstore in Southpark Map for Borders. Our next Academy meets September 18th, from 1-3pm. 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.
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. Martin, ranked in the top 100 women in the Nation and a chess instructor for over 10 years. Ms Martin is the Vice President of Scholastic Chess in North Carolina (NCCA). North Carolina Chess Association
Lessons are catered to expectations of student: competitive, beginner improvement, fun, etc.
At your home or Border's Bookstore, depending on location.
Prices vary: contact me: Jmartin@9queens.org Generally $50/hr and 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.
