Sendero Springs Chess Mates
About Chess
Chess is a strategy game, played by two players, who take turns to get better positioning on the chessboard in order to capture the other players’ king.
A chess board is made of 64 squares, with 8 rows and 8 columns, called “ranks” and “files” respectively.
Players may use either a white or black set of pieces.
Each players starts with 16 pieces: eight pawns, two knights, two bishops, two rooks, one queen, and one king.
Each piece has its own unique way of moving.
In a single game of chess, there are 200 possible moves after each move played.
Chess is a proven way to improve memory function.
Benefits
We all know that chess is a fun and interesting game but the goal of learning chess is to improve your life, not merely to become a master of the game.
Chess may enhance your cognitive ability, social skills, and general well-being whether you're a youngster or an adult.
Chess fosters the growth of analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities that are beneficial in all areas of life.
Additionally, it encourages resilience, patience, and inventiveness.
Chess can enhance children's social and academic abilities.
Chess may find it to be a challenging and entertaining hobby that also enhances their memory and mental flexibility.
What we are doing
We have played chess from our childhood.
We want to teach other kids who are passioned for chess.
We feel like chess games improves Logic, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Concentration & Memory, and Develops Problem Solving Skills.
It helps connects with other academic classes. It can improve math and reading skills.
We teach the basics at first and slowly going into more in-depth openings, strategic plays, and many more.
We will try to make it as fun as possible to keep the student interested and occupied while teaching.
These classes are free for all kids K-Grade 6
About us
Srinihith Surapuraju
I have been playing chess at home and tournaments from childhood. I am really passionate about chess and won many prize in chess. I am 8th grade student at Walsh Middle School. I got first place in the elementary and middle school for chess puzzles UIL which taught me a bunch of experience and different ways to teach different types of students. I went to multiple different training camps to learn different ways to play chess, so I know how to teach students in many different ways. I really want to teach young students the basics of chess, so they get a proper foundation when they go to play competitions.
Hudson Qiu
With my many years of chess experience, I like to share my enthusiasm and knowledge with everyone. I attend Walsh Middle School and am 14 years old. I have received a lot of praise and recognition for my abilities. I've taken part in Chess UIL, official competitions, and several tactical analysis-focused chess camps. I have a lot of teaching experience, having instructed young children in math and music in addition to chess. I wish to introduce new players to the game and help them develop a passion and understanding of it.