GiddyGlove Developmental PLAY A 'Round CHESS
Social Emotional Learning Skills for Success In & Out of School
GiddyGlove Play A' Round Chess
We are excited to help challenge, encourage, and support student success both at school and in life by teaching them how to do what youth do best: PLAY! Building caring, positive relationships with parents, teachers, and peers increases the likelihood that young people develop resilience in the face of adversity.
Why We PLAY
Learning happens not only in the classroom. Young people grow when they engage in family functions, community activities, and spending time with their peers. The support systems available to them play a crucial role in providing the caring guidance necessary for healthy mental development. Our program is designed to help students Plan, Learn, and Achieve Yearly—both at school and in life!
How We PLAY
Students will have fun battling chess bots, meeting celebrity players, and competing in tournaments. Through tutorial videos, puzzles, and play bots, students and coaches will learn the ins and outs of the game! Our program is designed to help adults who care challenge, encourage, and support student success by teaching them how to Plan, Learn, and Achieve Yearly—
Start With The Board
The board is where the battles take place. Before you can play A' Round Chess, you first need to understand the basics. The board is an 8x8 square grid, with 32 light squares and 32 dark squares. It includes 8 up-and-down columns labeled a-h and 8 side-to-side rows numbered 1-8. Watch this short video to learn more about the board.
Get To Know The Pieces
