Lunchtime Chess Club with Gjon Feinstein

​This class is designed to teach the game of chess to the students of Westlake School.  Class introduces students to a variety of different critical thinking skills, including:

•  Rules and objectives of chess
•  Tactics and strategy
•  Problem Solving
•  Structured thinking process
•  Endgame checkmating techniques

Drop-In Class FRIDAYS ~ In the Library
Starting Friday, Oct. 22, 2021-May 6, 2022
Location: In the Library
3rd Grade: 11:50-12:15pm
2nd Grade: 12:05-12:30pm
1st Grade: 12:40pm-1:05pm
5th Grade: 12:45-1:10pm
4th Grade: 1:00-1:25pm

National chess master, Gjon Feinstein has taught chess in Santa Cruz County schools since 1995.  Gjon learned to play chess in 1970 and competed in the 
United States Chess Federation.
   
 A Westlake PTA Sponsored Enrichment Program