Monday - Nov 30 | Dec 7, 14 | Jan 11, 25 | Feb 1, 9, 22 | Mar 8* No Class - Jan 4, 18 (MLK Day) | Feb 15 (Presidents’ Day) | Mar 1 (No School) 9 sessions x 67 minutes Every grandmaster started with a single move. Led by the expert instructors of Pacific Chess Academy, this in-person program invites students in Grades 1–5 into the world's most captivating game of strategy and imagination — one exciting session at a time. Forget rote drills. Here, kids play their way to mastery — thinking ahead, spotting patterns, and outsmarting their opponents through hands-on lessons and friendly matches. Whether your student has never touched a chess piece or already knows their openings, our Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced tracks meet them exactly where they are. What your child really gains: • 🧠 Sharper focus and critical thinking • ♟️ Patience and resilience that carry into the classroom • 🏆 Confidence built one smart move at a time • 🤝 Good sportsmanship and grace, win or lose By the final bell, chess isn't just a game your student plays — it's a mindset they carry with them. No experience? No problem. All equipment is provided. Just bring curiosity, enthusiasm, and a willingness to think a few moves ahead. The grand finale: After 10 action-packed sessions, students put their skills to the test in a celebratory in-person tournament — where every child is cheered on to make their move and shine. Give your student the gift that keeps giving: strategic thinking, unshakeable confidence, and a lifelong love of learning. Because at Livermore After The Bell Enrichment, learning doesn't stop when the bell rings — it's just getting started. *Class on March 8th will be 1.40pm – 2.47pm in the Library as it is Conference Week.