Chess Workshops
Ateliers d'échecs avec adhésion MIR
Service Description
Accessible from age 6 and for all levels. Groups will be formed by level. Workshops take place on Saturdays outside of school holidays at the Maison des Langues (Language House) from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., located at 7 Avenue de la Division Leclerc in Châtenay-Malabry (Tram stop "Les Vallées"). The themes and topics covered are varied and interesting. Learning the rules of the game, leading the first games Reflecting to avoid mistakes, understanding basic techniques (openings, combinations, etc.) - Practical exercises in pairs or against a computer - Sharing experiences from games played - Lessons in French, but we don't rule out a few words in Russian (what if one day you have to play against Mr. Karpov?) - A tournament at the end of the year to crown a chess king or queen ;-) How about that?
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
1. Organization: Classes and workshops begin in September (see schedule). You can start during the year, depending on availability at the various levels. Classes/workshops last from 1 to 1.5 hours, depending on the level. For in-person classes/workshops, you are asked to arrive on time and at least 5 minutes before the start of class. The entrance door will be locked at the start of class to ensure student safety. No minors will be allowed to leave alone without prior written parental consent. The current premises are provided by the city; this location may change during the year. The internal regulations of the Maison des Langues apply to all users. Online classes are held via the Zoom application (https://www.zoom.us/signup#/signup). Please ensure in advance that your computer or smartphone is compatible to access this service (free website or app). Your teacher will send you a link a few days before the session, or you can access this link directly via the MIR FRANCO-RUSSE app calendar (Wix Spaces: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wix.android&pcampaignid=web_share). Invitation code: BHAOUE. 2. The teaching schedule is established by the teacher based on each student's knowledge and adapted to the group's overall level. A textbook may be required. Please contact us or the teacher to determine the most appropriate level if necessary. We ask that students not miss classes to ensure smooth academic progress. In case of absence, please notify the teacher. 3. Registration requirements and formalities: Forms and payments are available online on the association's website: https://www.association-mir-francorusse.com. 4. Interruption, cancellation, change of courses and workshops: In the event of withdrawal during the year, the sums paid will not be refunded, any balance remaining due to the association. Only cases of force majeure with justification (professional transfer, illness) may give rise to a partial refund. The refund request must be made in writing and sent by email as soon as the event occurs to the address associationmirfrancorusse@gmail.com.