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Juniors Playing in the Past Badge and Chess Patch

In the Juniors Play in the Past Badge and Chess Patch workshop, girls will learn the basics of chess, including the names of the pieces, their values, how they move, and how to set up and read the board. We'll also explore the fascinating history of the Queen in chess. Did you know there was no Queen when chess was first invented? The game initially had an all-male army, but over time, powerful queens in history, including Queen Isabella, helped shape how the Queen piece became the most important in the game. In this workshop, we’ll dive into the Queen’s historical evolution, discuss what makes us powerful like the Queen, and celebrate with a Queen party while solving the oldest chess puzzle, which uses only queens.

Students will also have the chance to design their crown for the class or wear a tiara to celebrate themselves and the Queen!

This workshop is perfect for players of all skill levels, as it combines engaging lessons in both chess and history.

Course Duration: 2 hours

Course Fee: 30 (includes patch but not badge)

Prerequisites: No prior chess experience or chessboards are needed, as activities will be conducted using a virtual chessboard.

Patch Earned: Upon completion of the course, students will receive a Chess Girl Patch with a bishop charm (or only a charm if they already have a patch), which will be mailed to their council at the end of each month.

*Badges are not included. *Payments may be subject to a small foreign transactional fee.