Mr. Sackaroff has been playing and teaching chess for many years. He has lived and taught English in countries such as Hungary, Romania, Indonesia, South Korea and India. He has also taught Comprehension/Speed-Reading classes for University of St. Thomas. He completed his M.Ed. in English education at the University of Minnesota, taught AP and CIS writing classes at Columbia Heights High School, and now teaches English at Brooklyn Center High School. This is Mr. Sackaroff’s fourth year at Summer Academy.
Chess
C….H….E….S….S! Come and have fun playing one of the oldest board games known to humanity….CHESS! Chess is not just a fun, strategic game, it fosters important thinking skills that are useful for life. Students can expect lots of fun, friendly competition, individual instruction, group problem solving, and a chance to hone each others’ skills. The atmosphere is relaxed, supportive and exciting.
This chess class is for the beginner, intermediate, and advanced boy and girl players. It is for the student who wants to be a better player through understanding the fundamental principles of the game. It appeals to those who are naturally creative and curious.
Here is what you can expect:
• individual & group problem solving
• analyze positions in middle game
• think creatively
• compete against each other & the teacher
• how to make a plan
• learn new versions of chess
• how to read & notate chess games
• opening tricks
• battle tactics
• checkmate patterns
• how chess can help you in school & in life
In addition to lots of fun and instruction, we will watch DVD and you tube videos of famous players and great games; we will explore the best web sites for competitive chess playing; you will also have chances to create their own version of a new chess game, make your own chess puzzles, read chess books, explore “chess art”, play in class tournaments, go on a Chess Campus field trip, and challenge a Lifetime Master Chess player.
Chess is a wonderful, lifelong hobby that will make you into a better student, thinker, and artist. So come and join the fun!
“Chess is a creative process. Its purpose is to find the truth” – Pandolfini
