At Tenafly Chabad Academy all fifth through eighth grade students learn chess. Once a week, TCA has a chess master come to school to impart his knowledge of chess to all middle school students.

Tenafly Chabad Academy believes in educating the entire child. Chess is a sport of the mind that will make young brains more powerful and develop thinking and analytical skills like no other sport can. The beauty of chess as a teaching tool is that it stimulates children’s minds and helps them to build these skills while enjoying themselves. As a result, children become more critical thinkers, better problem solvers and more independent decision makers. Studies have proven that chess enhances many skills in children including critical thinking, visualization, concentration, creativity, reading and math skills.

Everyone is looking forward to the end of the year chess tournament at Tenafly Chabad Academy!