CHESS CENTER FOUNDATION SUSAN PRESS STORE BLOGS   Learn from a Master The Polgar Chess Center offers a wide variety of chess classes for beginner to advanced players. Susan Polgar, 4-time World Champion, brings her thirty years of experience to her Polgar Center chess curriculum. Susan instructs the advanced classes and her quality staff of chess instructors teach the other class levels. Benefits of Membership The Polgar Chess Center encourages new players to sign up for Full Year Memberships that include FREE weekly classes. A variety of membership levels starting at $229 per year are available that include such things as FREE simuls against Susan and more! Classes for all Ages! The Polgar Chess Center is committed to providing instructional chess classes for all ages. Susan and her staff strongly encourage children to start early in their understanding of chess because of the Numerous Beneficial Effects it has later in life. Countless studies have shown that chess can improve a child's mental well being, ability to focus, and develop better planning skills. The classes that are available are as followed: BEGINNER (for children new to chess) ADVANCED BEGINNER (For children who     already know the movement of the     pieces and basic rules of chess) INTERMEDIATE (For children that know     some basic tactics and strategies) ADVANCED (for players rated 1200 or     higher) The Beginner Class is great for For children who are new to chess and want to learn the very simple basics of understanding chess! Fun and Educational! Class features the following: Basic Introduction to the Chess Pieces Simple introduction to the piece movements Simple understanding of each piece Classes are fun and educational Improves Cognitive focus Teaches pattern awareness ***You can pay for a beginner class below using our secure online payment gateway*** The Advanced Beginner Class is great for For children who already know the basic piece movements and rules and want to advance to the next level! Class features the following: Basic Understanding of Openings Basic Opening Principles Basic Endgame Techniques Improves ability to think ahead Improves memory and focus Improves organizational abilities ***Pay for an Advanced Beginner class below using our secure online payment gateway*** The Intermediate Class is great for For children who already know For children that know some basic tactics and strategies as presented in the Advanced Beginners classes. Class features the following: Learn Opening Ideas Middle Game Strategies Crucial Endgames Improves Complex Analytical Skills Improves memory and focus Improves Planning Abilities Improves Cognitive Patience ***Pay for an Intermediate class below using our secure online payment gateway*** The Advanced Class is great for For children or adults who already know the everything offered in the first three stages and is taught by Susan and other titled players! Class features the following: Learn Advanced Chess Openings Learn Advanced Middle game Techniques Study of Advanced Endgame Technique Improves Complex Analytical Skills Improves memory and focus Improves organizational abilities Improves memory and focus ***Pay for an Advanced Beginner class below using our secure online payment gateway***     Schooled By The Queen Susan Polgar Founder Grand Opening Cake Bigger and Better Queen of the Game Chess in Queens Chess Feminist Icon CLUB HOURS Monday - Friday 4:30 pm - 9:30 pm Saturday 12:00pm - 8:00pm Sunday 12:00pm - 7:00pm 1-718-897-4600 Email Us      Polgar Chess Center • Susan Polgar Foundation • Susan Polgar Biography • Susan Polgar Press Center • Polgar Chess Store All Images and Design © 2006 Susan Polgar. All rights reserved.