The Charter School of Wilmington takes on Newark Charter School

The Charter School of Wilmington wants to thank Newark Charter for their gracious hospitality and spirited play in a match held between the two schools on December 1, 2004. The event was great fun for both schools and the students learned quite a bit that day. The afternoon consisted of working on endgame studies with the NCS students, playing serious games and finishing with bughouse games for fun. Pizza, drinks, cookies, and candy shaped like chess pieces rounded out the afternoon of chess learning and fun. As Cindy Shermeyer, a NCS chess moderator, stated, “It was a great way for the kids to learn more about chess…For some, it was like getting a private lesson with a chess coach. Having the kids play each other is a positive experience…giving the kids a chance to play other new players therefore challenging themselves. It also helps build a love for the game. Having fun and meeting new chess “nuts” is the top priority.” Well said, Cindy, and thanks again to NCS and all the students who participated!