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The Joys of Chess: Advanced Beginners/Intermediate

Date Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Reccuring Dates Every Tuesday from January 20, 2026 to March 10, 2026
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Room 509, Leventhal-Sidman JCC
333 Nahanton Street
Newton, MA, 02459
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For Ages

This class is ideal for those who want to enhance their chess skills or have recently participated in Joys of Chess. In this class, you'll learn and review key fundamentals, strategies, and tactics that bring the game to life. Students will build upon their skills, develop strategical thinking, and practice playing complete games, and all while going at their own pace. (One hour of instruction with 1/2-hour independent play.) Open to all. Geared towards adults.

Personal Chess Set Required. Contact adultprog@jccgb.org for recommended set options. Instructor and course creator, Sharon Burtman, is the 1995 United States Women's Chess Champion and has over 30 years of chess teaching experience.

Class runs January 20-March 10. No class on February 17. 

Photos may be taken during this program and used for promotional purposes, including social media. If you prefer not to have your photo taken, please inform event staff when you arrive.

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