Chess Club

Overview

Chess is a combination of strategy, style and basic skills. Just as each person is unique, a pupil develops his chess identity over time. Playing regularly with some guidance along the way helps to correctly mould a pupil’s game and shape it into a style of his own in his pursuit of excellence.

The Chess Club is open to all chess enthusiasts from Pri.3 to Pri.6. Members learn to write chess notations, chess tactics and strategies and get a chance to challenge their peers. Mini-tournaments are held within the club to rank and select the players. Selected players will then represent the school in individual and team championships at the inter-school level.


Programme / Activities	In a typical CCA session, the Chess coach will provide a 45 min lesson on : (a) a specific tactic/strategy used in an opening / mid-game / end-game; (b) a specific opening / defence; (c) chess puzzles to test understanding and facilitate application of tactics and strategies; followed by a 45 min practice session where members play against each other.
Teachers	1. Mr Royston Siah Kim Tian I/C	siah_kim_tian_royston@moe.edu.sg
	2. Miss Regina Tan	tan_yew_lin_regina@moe.edu.sg
Day / Time	Fridays 2.15 pm to 3.45 pm
Venue	2023 P5.4 Classroom – Beginner / Novice Players
	2023 P5.5 Classroom – Intermediate / Advanced Players
Members	P3 to P6
Quota	50-60
Attire / Training Kit (once accepted as a member)	School uniform or white corporate shirt.
Note	• Returning members are not required to register online. • P6 boys who wish to join Chess CCA must be a returning member. New P6 registrations will not be accepted.