Are you looking for a fun and educational activity for your children? Parents, look no further than Milford Public Library’s exciting chess workshop series by Chess Olympiad participant, Chess Coach, and local Milford, Connecticut resident, David Dawson! Chess is proven to provide numerous cognitive benefits to children such as improving concentration, attention span, problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills, and more. Offering engaging activities that challenge our kids mentally can help them progress in the classroom and in life while having loads of fun too! And this experienced chess coach is committed to helping your child explore the fascinating world of chess. Read on to find out how this chess workshop can enhance their understanding of the game—and how it can benefit everyone involved in life as well.

Introducing the Milford Public Library’s Workshop Series on Chess and How it Changes Lives

Through this series, your child will learn the basics of chess such as opening moves, middle-game strategies, and endgame tactics. Not only is it educational, but it’s also enjoyable, so you can be sure that your children are learning in a fun environment. With an experienced coach and Chess Olympiad participant leading the workshop, you’ll have peace of mind knowing that your children are receiving advice from someone who knows the game inside out. By mastering the skills necessary to win at chess, your children will gain invaluable knowledge that they can take with them for years to come. Whether your child has never played before or is an experienced prodigy looking for new challenges–unleash their brilliance by enrolling them in the Milford Public Library’s Chess for Success in Your Life Workshop Series here

Sharing the Transformative Impact of this Chess Workshop Series on One Person’s Life  

One such person who attended the series and experienced the profound impact of this workshop was Jai. An elementary school boy, Jai had always loved chess but never imagined he could be coached by and play with confidence with a Chess Olympiad participant. That all changed when he began to take part in The Dawson Chess Academy’s workshop series by David Dawson at the Milford Public Library last Summer. After completing that series for beginners and getting a great foundation on the game, he not only gained a better understanding of the game but also improved his critical thinking and problem-solving skills. His mother reported, “We truly loved the chess workshop and learned so much! David made it exciting and fun and informative!” She went further to say, “We have been playing chess as a family and we find ourselves remembering so much of what we learned when we are playing now!” She described a chess game in which Jai said to his opponent, “You’re not developing your chess pieces enough…” as he proceeded to win the game against a more experienced player. Jai shows such enthusiasm at school, started to look forward to challenging himself even more mentally through chess, and joined the after-school chess program in the Fall. His passion has even inspired him to enroll in the Spring After-School Chess program as he continues sharing his love of the game with others. Through David’s teaching and guidance, Jai is on a path to reaching his fullest potential in Chess and in life. 

Capturing the Fun and Excitement: Photo Highlights from the Workshop Series

The workshop series is a truly rewarding experience for the families who attended so far. The photos from the workshops show that everyone involved had loads of fun playing chess, learning new strategies and tips, and engaging with each other. It’s amazing to see these moments captured on camera, because we can recognize how much progress our children have made right away! Thanks to David, the Milford Public Library, and Friends of the Milford Library, parents at the workshop got to witness their children make moves with confidence, and learn how to trade weak pieces for their opponent’s strong pieces, how to set up a battery on an open file or diagonal, how to attack with a pawn storm, attack a King with a Rook lift as they grew more knowledgeable about the game. These special moments were shared among family members and friends and will be treasured for years to come.