All About Weiqi and Chess

[blueblue]

Thks HyperKiasu & Qizai for yr advice!


I think I will continue to play with him and send him later for formal training. Even though he is able to play basic chess, I guess he is still too young to handle the tactics and strategy part.

Qizai, you mention about the personal coaching. Do you know roughly how much it cost?

[autumnbronze]

blueblue:

wonder if anyone interested in registering their kids who falls under 4? maybe we can see if we can form a class? My son keeps asking me to register him for the chess class but he is under 4 at the moment.

Hi blueblue,

My DS just turn three. Is he too young?? I was going to pick it up for him but if there's a class then it would save me the trouble

Can you provide some details about the venue, time etc .... I may consider signing him up ....

[blueblue]

autumnbronze:

blueblue:

wonder if anyone interested in registering their kids who falls under 4? maybe we can see if we can form a class? My son keeps asking me to register him for the chess class but he is under 4 at the moment.

Hi blueblue,

My DS just turn three. Is he too young?? I was going to pick it up for him but if there's a class then it would save me the trouble

Can you provide some details about the venue, time etc .... I may consider signing him up ....

Hi autumnbronze

Seems like only 2 of us are interested. You can have more info here :

http://www.singaporechess.org.sg/new/?page_id=590

Do you intend to attend the class too? The lady told me that it will be better for parent to join esp if the child is young. This also means paying double fees.

Maybe I should 'advertise' some benefits of playing chess so more parents will be interested in enrolling their child.

Benefits of playing chess:

* Math problem solving skills
* Reading comprehension
* Self-confidence
* Patience
* Logic
* Critical thinking
* Pattern recognition
* Ability to concentrate
* Analytical skills

Chess has long been regarded as a game that can have beneficial effects on learning on development, especially when it is played from a young age. Chess can raise intelligence quotient (IQ) scores too.

[autumnbronze]

Hi blueblue,


:thankyou: so much for the link.

I will take a look at it.

I am keen in getting my DS to pick up chess as I do agree that there are immense benefits to be derived. Your list just confirms it

Do you know know how much it costs?? I can't seem to see any link to the charges.

:celebrate:

[blueblue]

I remember it is $160 for 10 lessons.

[jedamum]

oh…by chess, they don’t mean chinese chess ah…

[r2010]

I personally think 6 years old is a good year to start. when they are too young sometimes they do not understand the rules. However, there are a lot of preschoolers who can play the chess very well. Just 2 cents worth.

[ongcheryl]

Hi all,


the chess you all are referring to is international chess right? i have a 4 year old daughter and am interested to let her attend some courses. i was searching online and happened to chance upon a math and chess website. something about learning math through chess or the other way round. sounds good but yet a little skeptical about it. anyone heard of this program can enlighten me? would appreciate any replies. thanks! http://www.mathandchess.com.sg

[autumnbronze]

blueblue:

I remember it is $160 for 10 lessons.

Okie, thanks blueblue

Will seriously consider and update here.

[blueblue]

autumnbronze:

blueblue:

I remember it is $160 for 10 lessons.

Okie, thanks blueblue

Will seriously consider and update here.

Do keep us updated