One vs. All

Yesterday the chess group played as a group against the leader (Lou Mcurry) simultaneously, and Lou beat them all! The Winterim leader Mr. Dawson lasted the longest out of the whole group. The group is in Harvard Square today playing chess on the public chess boards. The students will come off this HUGE loss from yesterday and hopefully redeem themselves with some victories against strangers in Cambridge today.

Chess Professionals

The serious side of LA Winterim really comes out in our chess course. It's a very serious Winterim and they take pride in their wins and play fast. Their moves are quick and they think about each move in a split second. They are all top notch players, who know and love the game of chess! Watch this video.

Chess: a Thinking Man's Game

The Winterim students play chess all day, and are taught the in's and out's of chess, "A Thinking Man's Game." The chess group is led by two of the most intelligent teachers in the school, Mr. Dawson, and Mr. Curran, as well as a visiting chess professor. This group is all boys just by chance, and all of them are very focused and excited to be a part of this exhilarating Winterim experience. The students learn moves that not only help them win the game but also leave their opponents wondering how the game ended! Today they learned the difference between "Check Mate" and "Stale Mate." You may think that this something for a beginner to learn, but in fact mastery of these moves is the mark of an advanced player.