HeritageChessClub

We all learned a few strategy tips. Figure out what your opponent wants to do, then don't let him do it. New players Learned checkmate with just a K and Q. Advanced group worked on checkmate with two bishops RATINGS Cavan   978 Q       776 Simon   762 Thomas  536 Alex    500 Jack    255 Teddy   246 Sky     232 Kellan  220 Paradis 210  Liam    189 Oliver  184

 Week 1 We learned rules of castling and the history behind the en passant move. We also learned about ratings. Beginners start at 100. Those who know how to play start at 200. Those who have been in one of my classes will start where they were last session. Ways to earn rating points: Gain 5 points each time you come to chess club. Gain points from worksheets - typically 2 points per problem solved, up to 18 points. Successfully demonstrating a skill mastered for 10 to 20 points. Winning a game against a higher rated player is worth 16 to 32 points. Winning a game against a lower rated player is worth 1 to 15 points. Drawing against a stronger player is worth 0 to 15 points. Losing a game will cost you anywhere from 1 to 32 points. Drawing against a lower rated player will cost you from 1 ti 16 points. Why have ratings? 1) So you can see your progress 2) So you know which players you're ready to play.   3) In order to determine when you are ready for tournaments 4) to qualif...