Chess Loop and Pin
Tiger, Wolfs, Bears and Webelos Scouts may complete these 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.
Requirements for the Chess Belt Loop
Complete these three requirements:
- Identify the chess pieces and set up a chess board for play.
- Demonstrate the moves of each chess piece to your den leader or adult
partner.
- Play a game of chess.
Requirements for the Chess PinEarn the Chess belt
loop, and complete five of the following requirements:
- Demonstrate basic opening principles (development of pieces, control center,
castle, don't bring queen out too early, don't move same piece twice).
- Visit a chess tournament and tell your den about it.
- Participate in a pack, school, or community chess tournament.
- Solve a pre-specified chess problem (e.g., 'White to move and mate in
three') given to you by your adult partner.
- Play five games of chess.
- Play 10 chess games via computer or on the Internet.
- Read about a famous chess player. Tell your den or an adult family member
about that player's life.
- Describe U.S. Chess Federation ratings for chess players.
- Learn to write chess notation and record a game with another Scout.
- Present a report about the history of chess to your den or family.
Chess Worksheet
Chess Online
Resources
- Chess
Mentor
- Chess Tutorial
- Club Kasparov
- U.S.
Chess Center
- Beginner's Chess
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Steps to
Follow:
- Download and Print Worksheet at bottom of page
- Scout complete Worksheet
- Turn completed Worksheet into your Den Leader
- Den Leader may have questions for your Scout
- Den Leader will record completion
- Scout will be awarded Loop a/o Pin at the next Pack Meeting
- Limit of Two Loops and Two Pins per Month
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Download
Worksheet
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