Another interesting thing to share is the difference between playing casually at lunchtime and playing in a tournament. The clock, writing down the moves, touch-move are things that many kids are unaware of. Plus, you can use the clock as part of the history portion of the program. Many of the 19th century "masters" used the power of their rear ends to simply outsit the opponent--taking hours contemplating a move that should have taken minutes. Thus the introduction of the clock.
Telling a little about the rating system might be interesting, too. And Magnus playing blindfold chess, etc.
Very good information here and I will implement some fo this in the teaching. Sounds interesting and should keep their attention. Do some of this and I think that it will pass enough time to just get right into playing some chess after answering a few questions or something. Thanks.
Another interesting thing to share is the difference between playing casually at lunchtime and playing in a tournament. The clock, writing down the moves, touch-move are things that many kids are unaware of. Plus, you can use the clock as part of the history portion of the program. Many of the 19th century "masters" used the power of their rear ends to simply outsit the opponent--taking hours contemplating a move that should have taken minutes. Thus the introduction of the clock.
Telling a little about the rating system might be interesting, too. And Magnus playing blindfold chess, etc.