Chess Club
meets once a week to play chess socially. Members learn chess
fundamentals and ways to improve their game. Some activities include
creating a ladder to rank players by ability, creating in-house tournaments
for prizes and using computer software to get approximate USCF ratings for
the chess players. For centuries chess has been viewed as a game that
promotes critical thinking and problem solving skills, allows individuals
to challenge one another in an environment of fair play and sportsmanship,
teaches patience, fosters self confidence, builds strong communication and
organization skills, and most of all have fun.
PHS Chess is
for everyone and anyone. Even if you have never even seen a chess board
before, you are encouraged to come on by, meet some new friends, and learn
a game that will enhance every aspect of your life. So come on by and
stay for a while.