Greetings!
Rapid City Area Scholastic Chess is open to students in all grades, K through 12. We provide instruction on how to play as well as tactics and strategies for beginner, intermediate and advanced players.
Why play chess? Chess has been shown to improve academic performance with measurable accomplishments in math and science and other subjects! Chess aids in:
Plus, chess is fun for all ages! Chess also enables you to meet new friends. Perhaps most important to the children is that chess is an enjoyable and challenging game. Join now and take advantage of the opportunity and fun that lie ahead.
Rapid City Area Scholastic Chess is open to students in all grades, K through 12. We provide instruction on how to play as well as tactics and strategies for beginner, intermediate and advanced players.
Why play chess? Chess has been shown to improve academic performance with measurable accomplishments in math and science and other subjects! Chess aids in:
- memory and visualization skills
- concentration and planning ahead
- critical thinking and decision making
- logical reasoning and problem solving
- pattern recognition
- imagination and creativity
- patience, discipline, and determination
- confidence and self esteem
- sportsmanship, winning and losing with poise and grace
- communication skills
- learning from mistakes
Plus, chess is fun for all ages! Chess also enables you to meet new friends. Perhaps most important to the children is that chess is an enjoyable and challenging game. Join now and take advantage of the opportunity and fun that lie ahead.