Chess


Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts may complete requirements in a family, den, pack, school, or community environment. Tiger Cubs must work with their parents or adult partners. Parents and partners do not earn loops or pins.

Belt Loop
Complete these three requirements:
______ 1.  Identify the chess pieces and set up a chess board for play.
______ 2.  Demonstrate the moves of each chess piece to your den leader or adult partner.
______ 3.  Play a game of chess.

Academics Pin
Earn the Chess belt loop, and complete five of the following requirements:
______  1.  Demonstrate basic opening principles (such as development of pieces, control center, castle, don't bring queen out too early, don't move same piece twice.
______  2.  Visit a chess tournament and tell your den leader about it.
______  3.  Participate in a pack, school, or community chess tournament.
______  4.  Solve a prescribed chess problem (e.g., "White to move and mate in three") given to you by your adult partner.
______  5.  Play five games of chess.
______  6.  Play 10 chess games via computer or on the Internet.
______  7.  Read about a famous chess player.
______  8.  Describe U.S. Chess Federation ratings for chess players.
______  9.  Learn to write chess notation and record a game with another Scout.
______ 10.  Present a report about the history of chess to your den or family.
 
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