HaStudio LeShachmat - Chess Studio

For info on the August summer camp for ages 5-9 - click here!

The chess studio is now back in its permanent location on Tchelet 9 in Keizer!

Offering both classes during school hours and afternoon chugim, as well as Kaytanot and birthday parties.

Focusing on fostering independent thinking, imagination, and creativity, as well as the development of mathematical thought, thinking outside the box, initiative taking and many more of the skills that compose daily life.

The Studio is run by Eliyahu (Ilan) Cohen, who has 20 years experience in education.

Chess Classes in Schools

Chess and life skills program carefully constructed over the years by Ilan Cohen and the Chess Studio team, and added to the curriculum in schools just like maths and English.

The goal of the program is to offer every child in Israel an equal opportunity to get to know the King's Game, make them fall in love with the game, and learn the basics in the best way, and in parallel teach them self leadership through real life examples demonstrated though the game of chess.

August Kaytana

Kaytana for ages gan chova - kita gimmel, that combines chess, sport and life skills. Strategic thinking and chess workshops with sports challenge activities, movie days, craft workshops and ball games. The kaytana has been taking place with much success for the last 19 years!

Dates for summer 2022: 26/7-18/8.

For more information click here

Afternoon Chess Chugim

Students usually join the Chess Studio chugim after learning chess in school or in the Talan afternoon chugim, during which they have already acquired basic chess skills and love for the game.

The role of the studio is the leverage this basic knowledge into a strong and stable structure of self leadership in daily life as well as, of course, high professionalism in the game of chess.

Chugim take place on Wednesdays and Thursdays:

• 16:30-17:30: Gan Chova and Kita Aleph - beginners, also suitable for children who know the basic rules and have played for a short time.

• 17:30-18:30: Kita Aleph to Gimmel - basic knowledge of the rules, suitable for children who are advancing in the game.

• 18:30-19:30: Kita Daled to Zayin - advanced knowledge of the game.

It is important to note that after the first class the participant's level will be assessed in order to make sure they have been allocated to the best possible group for them.

Birthday Parties

Shows for birthday parties based on the book produced by the Chess Studio 'HaMelech Hu Ani' - interactive and fun show that the children will love!

> "המלך הוא אני" set

Unique set including the book "המלך הוא אני" that turns into a game, as well as the movie of the book!

A suspenseful and amusing story set in a wonderful world where the chess pieces come to life.

The book "המלך הוא אני" had sold thousands of copies, and the set includes:

• An interactive story that teaches the principles of chess
• A chessboard on the back of the book
• Chess pieces included in the book set
• Basic rules of the game at the end of the book

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Call for more information: 055-9707576