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Go Beyond the Basics of Chess</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 07/12/24 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/c4/44/3a02d7b04048ad78bfb4375c008d/gettyimages-855443224-high.jpg" alt="Mature couple playing chess in the garden" width="800" height="550" style="height: auto; max-width: 375px; max-height: 375px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p>Playing chess helps combat social isolation and promotes brain health. Connect with AARP New York as we present Beyond the Basics of Chess, a 4-part virtual series with National Master, John Michael Silvederio.<br><br>AARP members and guests will be guided through the complex and exciting game of chess, with lessons designed to help participants build new chess skills in an easy-to-follow format.<br><br>Sign up to gain new skills to help level up your chess game!</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="left"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/d3/4f/113ae0b244daa88d0050d8fa9acf/gettyimages-483507727-super.jpg" alt="African American senior making his move in a game of chess" width="800" height="533" style="height: auto; max-width: 375px; max-height: 375px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p><u>*All virtual sessions are Mondays from 6 – 7 p.m.</u><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 5, 2024 | Part 1: Checkmate Patterns</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess1</a></span></span><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 12, 2024 | Part 2: Defending Against Mate</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess2</a></span></span><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 19, 2024 | Part 3: Tactics (1)</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess3</a></span></span><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 26, 2024 | Part 4: Tactics (2)</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess4" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess4</a></span></span><br><br><b>Stay Connected with AARP New York</b><br><b>Follow us on </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT7tQwiV36znIBkbpId-90Q" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.instagram.com/aarpny/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://twitter.com/AARPNY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/aarp-new-york" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn</a></span></span></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><script src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.c85a242a55150cd195e494cd6e5b9c77.gz.js" async=""></script> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.bfe6eb5a8301841feef3af4e9bd1e26d.gz.css"> <!-- bypass --> <style> a:focus, a:hover { text-decoration: underline; 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Go Beyond the Basics of Chess</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 07/12/24 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/c4/44/3a02d7b04048ad78bfb4375c008d/gettyimages-855443224-high.jpg" alt="Mature couple playing chess in the garden" width="800" height="550" style="height: auto; max-width: 375px; max-height: 375px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p>Playing chess helps combat social isolation and promotes brain health. Connect with AARP New York as we present Beyond the Basics of Chess, a 4-part virtual series with National Master, John Michael Silvederio.<br><br>AARP members and guests will be guided through the complex and exciting game of chess, with lessons designed to help participants build new chess skills in an easy-to-follow format.<br><br>Sign up to gain new skills to help level up your chess game!</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="left"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/d3/4f/113ae0b244daa88d0050d8fa9acf/gettyimages-483507727-super.jpg" alt="African American senior making his move in a game of chess" width="800" height="533" style="height: auto; max-width: 375px; max-height: 375px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p><u>*All virtual sessions are Mondays from 6 – 7 p.m.</u><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 5, 2024 | Part 1: Checkmate Patterns</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess1</a></span></span><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 12, 2024 | Part 2: Defending Against Mate</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess2</a></span></span><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 19, 2024 | Part 3: Tactics (1)</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess3</a></span></span><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 26, 2024 | Part 4: Tactics (2)</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess4" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess4</a></span></span><br><br><b>Stay Connected with AARP New York</b><br><b>Follow us on </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT7tQwiV36znIBkbpId-90Q" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.instagram.com/aarpny/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://twitter.com/AARPNY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/aarp-new-york" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn</a></span></span></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><script src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.c85a242a55150cd195e494cd6e5b9c77.gz.js" async=""></script> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.bfe6eb5a8301841feef3af4e9bd1e26d.gz.css"> <!-- bypass --> <style> a:focus, a:hover { text-decoration: underline; 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Go Beyond the Basics of Chess</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 07/12/24 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/c4/44/3a02d7b04048ad78bfb4375c008d/gettyimages-855443224-high.jpg" alt="Mature couple playing chess in the garden" width="800" height="550" style="height: auto; max-width: 375px; max-height: 375px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p>Playing chess helps combat social isolation and promotes brain health. Connect with AARP New York as we present Beyond the Basics of Chess, a 4-part virtual series with National Master, John Michael Silvederio.<br><br>AARP members and guests will be guided through the complex and exciting game of chess, with lessons designed to help participants build new chess skills in an easy-to-follow format.<br><br>Sign up to gain new skills to help level up your chess game!</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="left"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/d3/4f/113ae0b244daa88d0050d8fa9acf/gettyimages-483507727-super.jpg" alt="African American senior making his move in a game of chess" width="800" height="533" style="height: auto; max-width: 375px; max-height: 375px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p><u>*All virtual sessions are Mondays from 6 – 7 p.m.</u><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 5, 2024 | Part 1: Checkmate Patterns</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess1</a></span></span><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 12, 2024 | Part 2: Defending Against Mate</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess2</a></span></span><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 19, 2024 | Part 3: Tactics (1)</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess3</a></span></span><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 26, 2024 | Part 4: Tactics (2)</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess4" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess4</a></span></span><br><br><b>Stay Connected with AARP New York</b><br><b>Follow us on </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT7tQwiV36znIBkbpId-90Q" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.instagram.com/aarpny/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://twitter.com/AARPNY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/aarp-new-york" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn</a></span></span></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><script src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.c85a242a55150cd195e494cd6e5b9c77.gz.js" async=""></script> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.bfe6eb5a8301841feef3af4e9bd1e26d.gz.css"> <!-- bypass --> <style> a:focus, a:hover { text-decoration: underline; 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Go Beyond the Basics of Chess</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 07/12/24 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/c4/44/3a02d7b04048ad78bfb4375c008d/gettyimages-855443224-high.jpg" alt="Mature couple playing chess in the garden" width="800" height="550" style="height: auto; max-width: 375px; max-height: 375px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p>Playing chess helps combat social isolation and promotes brain health. Connect with AARP New York as we present Beyond the Basics of Chess, a 4-part virtual series with National Master, John Michael Silvederio.<br><br>AARP members and guests will be guided through the complex and exciting game of chess, with lessons designed to help participants build new chess skills in an easy-to-follow format.<br><br>Sign up to gain new skills to help level up your chess game!</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="left"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/d3/4f/113ae0b244daa88d0050d8fa9acf/gettyimages-483507727-super.jpg" alt="African American senior making his move in a game of chess" width="800" height="533" style="height: auto; max-width: 375px; max-height: 375px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p><u>*All virtual sessions are Mondays from 6 – 7 p.m.</u><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 5, 2024 | Part 1: Checkmate Patterns</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess1</a></span></span><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 12, 2024 | Part 2: Defending Against Mate</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess2</a></span></span><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 19, 2024 | Part 3: Tactics (1)</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess3</a></span></span><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 26, 2024 | Part 4: Tactics (2)</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess4" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess4</a></span></span><br><br><b>Stay Connected with AARP New York</b><br><b>Follow us on </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT7tQwiV36znIBkbpId-90Q" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.instagram.com/aarpny/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://twitter.com/AARPNY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/aarp-new-york" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn</a></span></span></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><script src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.c85a242a55150cd195e494cd6e5b9c77.gz.js" async=""></script> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.bfe6eb5a8301841feef3af4e9bd1e26d.gz.css"> <!-- bypass --> <style> a:focus, a:hover { text-decoration: underline; 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Go Beyond the Basics of Chess</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 07/12/24 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/c4/44/3a02d7b04048ad78bfb4375c008d/gettyimages-855443224-high.jpg" alt="Mature couple playing chess in the garden" width="800" height="550" style="height: auto; max-width: 375px; max-height: 375px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p>Playing chess helps combat social isolation and promotes brain health. Connect with AARP New York as we present Beyond the Basics of Chess, a 4-part virtual series with National Master, John Michael Silvederio.<br><br>AARP members and guests will be guided through the complex and exciting game of chess, with lessons designed to help participants build new chess skills in an easy-to-follow format.<br><br>Sign up to gain new skills to help level up your chess game!</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="left"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/d3/4f/113ae0b244daa88d0050d8fa9acf/gettyimages-483507727-super.jpg" alt="African American senior making his move in a game of chess" width="800" height="533" style="height: auto; max-width: 375px; max-height: 375px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p><u>*All virtual sessions are Mondays from 6 – 7 p.m.</u><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 5, 2024 | Part 1: Checkmate Patterns</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess1</a></span></span><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 12, 2024 | Part 2: Defending Against Mate</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess2</a></span></span><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 19, 2024 | Part 3: Tactics (1)</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess3</a></span></span><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 26, 2024 | Part 4: Tactics (2)</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess4" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess4</a></span></span><br><br><b>Stay Connected with AARP New York</b><br><b>Follow us on </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT7tQwiV36znIBkbpId-90Q" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.instagram.com/aarpny/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://twitter.com/AARPNY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/aarp-new-york" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn</a></span></span></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><script src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.c85a242a55150cd195e494cd6e5b9c77.gz.js" async=""></script> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.bfe6eb5a8301841feef3af4e9bd1e26d.gz.css"> <!-- bypass --> <style> a:focus, a:hover { text-decoration: underline; 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Go Beyond the Basics of Chess</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 07/12/24 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/c4/44/3a02d7b04048ad78bfb4375c008d/gettyimages-855443224-high.jpg" alt="Mature couple playing chess in the garden" width="800" height="550" style="height: auto; max-width: 375px; max-height: 375px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p>Playing chess helps combat social isolation and promotes brain health. Connect with AARP New York as we present Beyond the Basics of Chess, a 4-part virtual series with National Master, John Michael Silvederio.<br><br>AARP members and guests will be guided through the complex and exciting game of chess, with lessons designed to help participants build new chess skills in an easy-to-follow format.<br><br>Sign up to gain new skills to help level up your chess game!</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="left"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/d3/4f/113ae0b244daa88d0050d8fa9acf/gettyimages-483507727-super.jpg" alt="African American senior making his move in a game of chess" width="800" height="533" style="height: auto; max-width: 375px; max-height: 375px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p><u>*All virtual sessions are Mondays from 6 – 7 p.m.</u><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 5, 2024 | Part 1: Checkmate Patterns</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess1</a></span></span><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 12, 2024 | Part 2: Defending Against Mate</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess2</a></span></span><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 19, 2024 | Part 3: Tactics (1)</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess3</a></span></span><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 26, 2024 | Part 4: Tactics (2)</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess4" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess4</a></span></span><br><br><b>Stay Connected with AARP New York</b><br><b>Follow us on </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT7tQwiV36znIBkbpId-90Q" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.instagram.com/aarpny/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://twitter.com/AARPNY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/aarp-new-york" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn</a></span></span></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><script src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.c85a242a55150cd195e494cd6e5b9c77.gz.js" async=""></script> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.bfe6eb5a8301841feef3af4e9bd1e26d.gz.css"> <!-- bypass --> <style> a:focus, a:hover { text-decoration: underline; 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Go Beyond the Basics of Chess</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 07/12/24 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/c4/44/3a02d7b04048ad78bfb4375c008d/gettyimages-855443224-high.jpg" alt="Mature couple playing chess in the garden" width="800" height="550" style="height: auto; max-width: 375px; max-height: 375px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p>Playing chess helps combat social isolation and promotes brain health. Connect with AARP New York as we present Beyond the Basics of Chess, a 4-part virtual series with National Master, John Michael Silvederio.<br><br>AARP members and guests will be guided through the complex and exciting game of chess, with lessons designed to help participants build new chess skills in an easy-to-follow format.<br><br>Sign up to gain new skills to help level up your chess game!</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="left"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/d3/4f/113ae0b244daa88d0050d8fa9acf/gettyimages-483507727-super.jpg" alt="African American senior making his move in a game of chess" width="800" height="533" style="height: auto; max-width: 375px; max-height: 375px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p><u>*All virtual sessions are Mondays from 6 – 7 p.m.</u><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 5, 2024 | Part 1: Checkmate Patterns</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess1</a></span></span><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 12, 2024 | Part 2: Defending Against Mate</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess2</a></span></span><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 19, 2024 | Part 3: Tactics (1)</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess3</a></span></span><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 26, 2024 | Part 4: Tactics (2)</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess4" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess4</a></span></span><br><br><b>Stay Connected with AARP New York</b><br><b>Follow us on </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT7tQwiV36znIBkbpId-90Q" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.instagram.com/aarpny/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://twitter.com/AARPNY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/aarp-new-york" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn</a></span></span></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><script src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.c85a242a55150cd195e494cd6e5b9c77.gz.js" async=""></script> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.bfe6eb5a8301841feef3af4e9bd1e26d.gz.css"> <!-- bypass --> <style> a:focus, a:hover { text-decoration: underline; 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Go Beyond the Basics of Chess</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 07/12/24 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/c4/44/3a02d7b04048ad78bfb4375c008d/gettyimages-855443224-high.jpg" alt="Mature couple playing chess in the garden" width="800" height="550" style="height: auto; max-width: 375px; max-height: 375px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p>Playing chess helps combat social isolation and promotes brain health. Connect with AARP New York as we present Beyond the Basics of Chess, a 4-part virtual series with National Master, John Michael Silvederio.<br><br>AARP members and guests will be guided through the complex and exciting game of chess, with lessons designed to help participants build new chess skills in an easy-to-follow format.<br><br>Sign up to gain new skills to help level up your chess game!</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="left"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/d3/4f/113ae0b244daa88d0050d8fa9acf/gettyimages-483507727-super.jpg" alt="African American senior making his move in a game of chess" width="800" height="533" style="height: auto; max-width: 375px; max-height: 375px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p><u>*All virtual sessions are Mondays from 6 – 7 p.m.</u><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 5, 2024 | Part 1: Checkmate Patterns</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess1</a></span></span><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 12, 2024 | Part 2: Defending Against Mate</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess2</a></span></span><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 19, 2024 | Part 3: Tactics (1)</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess3</a></span></span><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 26, 2024 | Part 4: Tactics (2)</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess4" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess4</a></span></span><br><br><b>Stay Connected with AARP New York</b><br><b>Follow us on </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT7tQwiV36znIBkbpId-90Q" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.instagram.com/aarpny/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://twitter.com/AARPNY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/aarp-new-york" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn</a></span></span></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><script src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.c85a242a55150cd195e494cd6e5b9c77.gz.js" async=""></script> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.bfe6eb5a8301841feef3af4e9bd1e26d.gz.css"> <!-- bypass --> <style> a:focus, a:hover { text-decoration: underline; 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Playing chess helps combat social isolation and promotes brain health. Connect with AARP New York as we present Beyond the Basics of Chess, a 4-part virtual series with National Master, John Michael Silvederio.
AARP members and guests will be guided through the complex and exciting game of chess, with lessons designed to help participants build new chess skills in an easy-to-follow format.
Sign up to gain new skills to help level up your chess game!
*All virtual sessions are Mondays from 6 – 7 p.m.
• Monday, August 5, 2024 | Part 1: Checkmate Patterns
Register: https://events.aarp.org/chess1
• Monday, August 12, 2024 | Part 2: Defending Against Mate
Register: https://events.aarp.org/chess2
• Monday, August 19, 2024 | Part 3: Tactics (1)
Register: https://events.aarp.org/chess3
• Monday, August 26, 2024 | Part 4: Tactics (2)
Register: https://events.aarp.org/chess4
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Go Beyond the Basics of Chess</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 07/12/24 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/c4/44/3a02d7b04048ad78bfb4375c008d/gettyimages-855443224-high.jpg" alt="Mature couple playing chess in the garden" width="800" height="550" style="height: auto; max-width: 375px; max-height: 375px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p>Playing chess helps combat social isolation and promotes brain health. Connect with AARP New York as we present Beyond the Basics of Chess, a 4-part virtual series with National Master, John Michael Silvederio.<br><br>AARP members and guests will be guided through the complex and exciting game of chess, with lessons designed to help participants build new chess skills in an easy-to-follow format.<br><br>Sign up to gain new skills to help level up your chess game!</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="left"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/d3/4f/113ae0b244daa88d0050d8fa9acf/gettyimages-483507727-super.jpg" alt="African American senior making his move in a game of chess" width="800" height="533" style="height: auto; max-width: 375px; max-height: 375px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p><u>*All virtual sessions are Mondays from 6 – 7 p.m.</u><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 5, 2024 | Part 1: Checkmate Patterns</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess1</a></span></span><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 12, 2024 | Part 2: Defending Against Mate</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess2</a></span></span><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 19, 2024 | Part 3: Tactics (1)</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess3</a></span></span><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 26, 2024 | Part 4: Tactics (2)</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess4" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess4</a></span></span><br><br><b>Stay Connected with AARP New York</b><br><b>Follow us on </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT7tQwiV36znIBkbpId-90Q" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.instagram.com/aarpny/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://twitter.com/AARPNY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/aarp-new-york" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn</a></span></span></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><script src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.c85a242a55150cd195e494cd6e5b9c77.gz.js" async=""></script> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.bfe6eb5a8301841feef3af4e9bd1e26d.gz.css"> <!-- bypass --> <style> a:focus, a:hover { text-decoration: underline; 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Connect with AARP New York as we present Beyond the Basics of Chess, a 4-part virtual series with National Master, John Michael Silvederio.<br><br>AARP members and guests will be guided through the complex and exciting game of chess, with lessons designed to help participants build new chess skills in an easy-to-follow format.<br><br>Sign up to gain new skills to help level up your chess game!</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="left"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/d3/4f/113ae0b244daa88d0050d8fa9acf/gettyimages-483507727-super.jpg" alt="African American senior making his move in a game of chess" width="800" height="533" style="height: auto; max-width: 375px; max-height: 375px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p><u>*All virtual sessions are Mondays from 6 – 7 p.m.</u><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 5, 2024 | Part 1: Checkmate Patterns</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess1</a></span></span><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 12, 2024 | Part 2: Defending Against Mate</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess2</a></span></span><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 19, 2024 | Part 3: Tactics (1)</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess3</a></span></span><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 26, 2024 | Part 4: Tactics (2)</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess4" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess4</a></span></span><br><br><b>Stay Connected with AARP New York</b><br><b>Follow us on </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT7tQwiV36znIBkbpId-90Q" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.instagram.com/aarpny/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://twitter.com/AARPNY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/aarp-new-york" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn</a></span></span></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><script src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.c85a242a55150cd195e494cd6e5b9c77.gz.js" async=""></script> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.bfe6eb5a8301841feef3af4e9bd1e26d.gz.css"> <!-- bypass --> <style> a:focus, a:hover { text-decoration: underline; 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"/Resource/experience.master.resource.root.html"); ?> <style type="text/css"> .recommenationSection {font-family: Lato, sans-serif} .recommendationSection h3 {font-size:30px!important; text-transform:none; letter-spacing:0.03em} .recommendationSection .js-mvc-offer-recommended-article-pack-category {color:#dd1200; font-family:Lato, sans-serif; font-size:15px; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; margin:0} .recommendationSection h4 a {color:#121212; font-size:20px; font-weight:700} .recommendationSection .uxdia-c-featured-tile__content-wrapper {padding: 0 0 .5em 0; margin-bottom: 1.25em; border-bottom: 1px solid #000} </style>', 'css' => '.recommendationSection h3 {font-size:30px} .recommenadationSection .js-mvc-offer-recommended-article-pack-category {color:rgb(221,18,0); font-size:12px} .recommendationSection h4 a {color:#121212; font-size:20px} ', 'script' => '', 'cache_time' => '', 'localize' => '0' ) $obj = false</pre><pre class="stack-trace">include - APP/Lib/Modules.php(13) : eval()'d code, line 1 eval - APP/Lib/Modules.php(13) : eval()'d code, line 1 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 13 Modules::load() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 29 Localize::getModule() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 294 Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 219 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? 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'' : 'none');"><b>Warning</b> (2)</a>: include() [<a href='http://php.net/function.include'>function.include</a>]: Failed opening '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app//Resource/experience.master.resource.root.html' for inclusion (include_path='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/lib:.:/usr/share/pear:/usr/share/php') [<b>APP/Lib/Modules.php(13) : eval()'d code</b>, line <b>1</b>]<div id="cakeErr66da7a21ab9e6-trace" class="cake-stack-trace" style="display: none;"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr66da7a21ab9e6-code').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr66da7a21ab9e6-code').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Code</a> <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr66da7a21ab9e6-context').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr66da7a21ab9e6-context').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr66da7a21ab9e6-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$module = array( '_id' => '66158db0e9dff2b1fd9cafcd', 'module_id' => '1098', 'name' => 'RHS - Events Experience', 'type' => 'php', 'data' => '<?php include(APP . 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Go Beyond the Basics of Chess</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 07/12/24 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/c4/44/3a02d7b04048ad78bfb4375c008d/gettyimages-855443224-high.jpg" alt="Mature couple playing chess in the garden" width="800" height="550" style="height: auto; max-width: 375px; max-height: 375px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p>Playing chess helps combat social isolation and promotes brain health. Connect with AARP New York as we present Beyond the Basics of Chess, a 4-part virtual series with National Master, John Michael Silvederio.<br><br>AARP members and guests will be guided through the complex and exciting game of chess, with lessons designed to help participants build new chess skills in an easy-to-follow format.<br><br>Sign up to gain new skills to help level up your chess game!</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="left"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/d3/4f/113ae0b244daa88d0050d8fa9acf/gettyimages-483507727-super.jpg" alt="African American senior making his move in a game of chess" width="800" height="533" style="height: auto; max-width: 375px; max-height: 375px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p><u>*All virtual sessions are Mondays from 6 – 7 p.m.</u><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 5, 2024 | Part 1: Checkmate Patterns</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess1</a></span></span><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 12, 2024 | Part 2: Defending Against Mate</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess2</a></span></span><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 19, 2024 | Part 3: Tactics (1)</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess3</a></span></span><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 26, 2024 | Part 4: Tactics (2)</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess4" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess4</a></span></span><br><br><b>Stay Connected with AARP New York</b><br><b>Follow us on </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT7tQwiV36znIBkbpId-90Q" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.instagram.com/aarpny/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://twitter.com/AARPNY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/aarp-new-york" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn</a></span></span></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><script src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.c85a242a55150cd195e494cd6e5b9c77.gz.js" async=""></script> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.bfe6eb5a8301841feef3af4e9bd1e26d.gz.css"> <!-- bypass --> <style> a:focus, a:hover { text-decoration: underline; 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"/Resource/experience.master.resource.root.html"); ?> <style type="text/css"> .recommenationSection {font-family: Lato, sans-serif} .recommendationSection h3 {font-size:30px!important; text-transform:none; letter-spacing:0.03em} .recommendationSection .js-mvc-offer-recommended-article-pack-category {color:#dd1200; font-family:Lato, sans-serif; font-size:15px; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; margin:0} .recommendationSection h4 a {color:#121212; font-size:20px; font-weight:700} .recommendationSection .uxdia-c-featured-tile__content-wrapper {padding: 0 0 .5em 0; margin-bottom: 1.25em; border-bottom: 1px solid #000} </style>', 'css' => '.recommendationSection h3 {font-size:30px} .recommenadationSection .js-mvc-offer-recommended-article-pack-category {color:rgb(221,18,0); font-size:12px} .recommendationSection h4 a {color:#121212; font-size:20px} ', 'script' => '', 'cache_time' => '', 'localize' => '0' ) $obj = false</pre><pre class="stack-trace">include - APP/Lib/Modules.php(13) : eval()'d code, line 1 eval - APP/Lib/Modules.php(13) : eval()'d code, line 1 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 13 Modules::load() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 29 Localize::getModule() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 294 Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 219 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? 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Go Beyond the Basics of Chess</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 07/12/24 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/c4/44/3a02d7b04048ad78bfb4375c008d/gettyimages-855443224-high.jpg" alt="Mature couple playing chess in the garden" width="800" height="550" style="height: auto; max-width: 375px; max-height: 375px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p>Playing chess helps combat social isolation and promotes brain health. Connect with AARP New York as we present Beyond the Basics of Chess, a 4-part virtual series with National Master, John Michael Silvederio.<br><br>AARP members and guests will be guided through the complex and exciting game of chess, with lessons designed to help participants build new chess skills in an easy-to-follow format.<br><br>Sign up to gain new skills to help level up your chess game!</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="left"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/d3/4f/113ae0b244daa88d0050d8fa9acf/gettyimages-483507727-super.jpg" alt="African American senior making his move in a game of chess" width="800" height="533" style="height: auto; max-width: 375px; max-height: 375px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p><u>*All virtual sessions are Mondays from 6 – 7 p.m.</u><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 5, 2024 | Part 1: Checkmate Patterns</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess1</a></span></span><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 12, 2024 | Part 2: Defending Against Mate</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess2</a></span></span><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 19, 2024 | Part 3: Tactics (1)</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess3</a></span></span><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 26, 2024 | Part 4: Tactics (2)</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess4" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess4</a></span></span><br><br><b>Stay Connected with AARP New York</b><br><b>Follow us on </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT7tQwiV36znIBkbpId-90Q" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.instagram.com/aarpny/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://twitter.com/AARPNY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/aarp-new-york" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn</a></span></span></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><script src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.c85a242a55150cd195e494cd6e5b9c77.gz.js" async=""></script> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.bfe6eb5a8301841feef3af4e9bd1e26d.gz.css"> <!-- bypass --> <style> a:focus, a:hover { text-decoration: underline; 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr66da7a21ab9e6-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$module = array( '_id' => '66158db0e9dff2b1fd9cafcd', 'module_id' => '1098', 'name' => 'RHS - Events Experience', 'type' => 'php', 'data' => '<?php include(APP . "/Resource/experience.master.resource.root.html"); ?> <style type="text/css"> .recommenationSection {font-family: Lato, sans-serif} .recommendationSection h3 {font-size:30px!important; text-transform:none; letter-spacing:0.03em} .recommendationSection .js-mvc-offer-recommended-article-pack-category {color:#dd1200; font-family:Lato, sans-serif; font-size:15px; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; margin:0} .recommendationSection h4 a {color:#121212; font-size:20px; font-weight:700} .recommendationSection .uxdia-c-featured-tile__content-wrapper {padding: 0 0 .5em 0; margin-bottom: 1.25em; border-bottom: 1px solid #000} </style>', 'css' => '.recommendationSection h3 {font-size:30px} .recommenadationSection .js-mvc-offer-recommended-article-pack-category {color:rgb(221,18,0); font-size:12px} .recommendationSection h4 a {color:#121212; font-size:20px} ', 'script' => '', 'cache_time' => '', 'localize' => '0' ) $obj = false</pre><pre class="stack-trace">include - APP/Lib/Modules.php(13) : eval()'d code, line 1 eval - APP/Lib/Modules.php(13) : eval()'d code, line 1 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 13 Modules::load() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 29 Localize::getModule() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 294 Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 219 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? 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Warning (2): include(/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html) [<a href='http://php.net/function.include'>function.include</a>]: failed to open stream: No such file or directory [APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 243]Code Context<?php if (!$nowrapper): // MLW - Spanish wrappers TBD
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Go Beyond the Basics of Chess</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 07/12/24 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/c4/44/3a02d7b04048ad78bfb4375c008d/gettyimages-855443224-high.jpg" alt="Mature couple playing chess in the garden" width="800" height="550" style="height: auto; max-width: 375px; max-height: 375px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p>Playing chess helps combat social isolation and promotes brain health. Connect with AARP New York as we present Beyond the Basics of Chess, a 4-part virtual series with National Master, John Michael Silvederio.<br><br>AARP members and guests will be guided through the complex and exciting game of chess, with lessons designed to help participants build new chess skills in an easy-to-follow format.<br><br>Sign up to gain new skills to help level up your chess game!</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="left"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/d3/4f/113ae0b244daa88d0050d8fa9acf/gettyimages-483507727-super.jpg" alt="African American senior making his move in a game of chess" width="800" height="533" style="height: auto; max-width: 375px; max-height: 375px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p><u>*All virtual sessions are Mondays from 6 – 7 p.m.</u><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 5, 2024 | Part 1: Checkmate Patterns</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess1</a></span></span><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 12, 2024 | Part 2: Defending Against Mate</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess2</a></span></span><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 19, 2024 | Part 3: Tactics (1)</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess3</a></span></span><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 26, 2024 | Part 4: Tactics (2)</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess4" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess4</a></span></span><br><br><b>Stay Connected with AARP New York</b><br><b>Follow us on </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT7tQwiV36znIBkbpId-90Q" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.instagram.com/aarpny/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://twitter.com/AARPNY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/aarp-new-york" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn</a></span></span></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><script src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.c85a242a55150cd195e494cd6e5b9c77.gz.js" async=""></script> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.bfe6eb5a8301841feef3af4e9bd1e26d.gz.css"> <!-- bypass --> <style> a:focus, a:hover { text-decoration: underline; 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Go Beyond the Basics of Chess</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 07/12/24 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/c4/44/3a02d7b04048ad78bfb4375c008d/gettyimages-855443224-high.jpg" alt="Mature couple playing chess in the garden" width="800" height="550" style="height: auto; max-width: 375px; max-height: 375px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p>Playing chess helps combat social isolation and promotes brain health. Connect with AARP New York as we present Beyond the Basics of Chess, a 4-part virtual series with National Master, John Michael Silvederio.<br><br>AARP members and guests will be guided through the complex and exciting game of chess, with lessons designed to help participants build new chess skills in an easy-to-follow format.<br><br>Sign up to gain new skills to help level up your chess game!</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="left"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/d3/4f/113ae0b244daa88d0050d8fa9acf/gettyimages-483507727-super.jpg" alt="African American senior making his move in a game of chess" width="800" height="533" style="height: auto; max-width: 375px; max-height: 375px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p><u>*All virtual sessions are Mondays from 6 – 7 p.m.</u><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 5, 2024 | Part 1: Checkmate Patterns</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess1</a></span></span><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 12, 2024 | Part 2: Defending Against Mate</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess2</a></span></span><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 19, 2024 | Part 3: Tactics (1)</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess3</a></span></span><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 26, 2024 | Part 4: Tactics (2)</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess4" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess4</a></span></span><br><br><b>Stay Connected with AARP New York</b><br><b>Follow us on </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT7tQwiV36znIBkbpId-90Q" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.instagram.com/aarpny/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://twitter.com/AARPNY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/aarp-new-york" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn</a></span></span></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><script src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.c85a242a55150cd195e494cd6e5b9c77.gz.js" async=""></script> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.bfe6eb5a8301841feef3af4e9bd1e26d.gz.css"> <!-- bypass --> <style> a:focus, a:hover { text-decoration: underline; 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Go Beyond the Basics of Chess</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 07/12/24 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/c4/44/3a02d7b04048ad78bfb4375c008d/gettyimages-855443224-high.jpg" alt="Mature couple playing chess in the garden" width="800" height="550" style="height: auto; max-width: 375px; max-height: 375px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p>Playing chess helps combat social isolation and promotes brain health. Connect with AARP New York as we present Beyond the Basics of Chess, a 4-part virtual series with National Master, John Michael Silvederio.<br><br>AARP members and guests will be guided through the complex and exciting game of chess, with lessons designed to help participants build new chess skills in an easy-to-follow format.<br><br>Sign up to gain new skills to help level up your chess game!</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="left"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/d3/4f/113ae0b244daa88d0050d8fa9acf/gettyimages-483507727-super.jpg" alt="African American senior making his move in a game of chess" width="800" height="533" style="height: auto; max-width: 375px; max-height: 375px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p><u>*All virtual sessions are Mondays from 6 – 7 p.m.</u><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 5, 2024 | Part 1: Checkmate Patterns</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess1</a></span></span><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 12, 2024 | Part 2: Defending Against Mate</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess2</a></span></span><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 19, 2024 | Part 3: Tactics (1)</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess3</a></span></span><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 26, 2024 | Part 4: Tactics (2)</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess4" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess4</a></span></span><br><br><b>Stay Connected with AARP New York</b><br><b>Follow us on </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT7tQwiV36znIBkbpId-90Q" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.instagram.com/aarpny/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://twitter.com/AARPNY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/aarp-new-york" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn</a></span></span></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><script src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.c85a242a55150cd195e494cd6e5b9c77.gz.js" async=""></script> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.bfe6eb5a8301841feef3af4e9bd1e26d.gz.css"> <!-- bypass --> <style> a:focus, a:hover { text-decoration: underline; 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Go Beyond the Basics of Chess</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 07/12/24 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/c4/44/3a02d7b04048ad78bfb4375c008d/gettyimages-855443224-high.jpg" alt="Mature couple playing chess in the garden" width="800" height="550" style="height: auto; max-width: 375px; max-height: 375px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p>Playing chess helps combat social isolation and promotes brain health. Connect with AARP New York as we present Beyond the Basics of Chess, a 4-part virtual series with National Master, John Michael Silvederio.<br><br>AARP members and guests will be guided through the complex and exciting game of chess, with lessons designed to help participants build new chess skills in an easy-to-follow format.<br><br>Sign up to gain new skills to help level up your chess game!</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="left"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/d3/4f/113ae0b244daa88d0050d8fa9acf/gettyimages-483507727-super.jpg" alt="African American senior making his move in a game of chess" width="800" height="533" style="height: auto; max-width: 375px; max-height: 375px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p><u>*All virtual sessions are Mondays from 6 – 7 p.m.</u><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 5, 2024 | Part 1: Checkmate Patterns</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess1</a></span></span><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 12, 2024 | Part 2: Defending Against Mate</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess2</a></span></span><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 19, 2024 | Part 3: Tactics (1)</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess3</a></span></span><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 26, 2024 | Part 4: Tactics (2)</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess4" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess4</a></span></span><br><br><b>Stay Connected with AARP New York</b><br><b>Follow us on </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT7tQwiV36znIBkbpId-90Q" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.instagram.com/aarpny/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://twitter.com/AARPNY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/aarp-new-york" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn</a></span></span></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><script src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.c85a242a55150cd195e494cd6e5b9c77.gz.js" async=""></script> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.bfe6eb5a8301841feef3af4e9bd1e26d.gz.css"> <!-- bypass --> <style> a:focus, a:hover { text-decoration: underline; 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"/Resource/experience.master.resource.root.html"); ?> <style type="text/css"> .recommenationSection {font-family: Lato, sans-serif} .recommendationSection h3 {font-size:30px!important; text-transform:none; letter-spacing:0.03em} .recommendationSection .js-mvc-offer-recommended-article-pack-category {color:#dd1200; font-family:Lato, sans-serif; font-size:15px; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; margin:0} .recommendationSection h4 a {color:#121212; font-size:20px; font-weight:700} .recommendationSection .uxdia-c-featured-tile__content-wrapper {padding: 0 0 .5em 0; margin-bottom: 1.25em; border-bottom: 1px solid #000} </style>', 'css' => '.recommendationSection h3 {font-size:30px} .recommenadationSection .js-mvc-offer-recommended-article-pack-category {color:rgb(221,18,0); font-size:12px} .recommendationSection h4 a {color:#121212; font-size:20px} ', 'script' => '', 'cache_time' => '', 'localize' => '0' ) $obj = false</pre><pre class="stack-trace">include - APP/Lib/Modules.php(13) : eval()'d code, line 1 eval - APP/Lib/Modules.php(13) : eval()'d code, line 1 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 13 Modules::load() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 29 Localize::getModule() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 294 Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 219 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? 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'' : 'none');"><b>Warning</b> (2)</a>: include() [<a href='http://php.net/function.include'>function.include</a>]: Failed opening '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app//Resource/experience.master.resource.root.html' for inclusion (include_path='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/lib:.:/usr/share/pear:/usr/share/php') [<b>APP/Lib/Modules.php(13) : eval()'d code</b>, line <b>1</b>]<div id="cakeErr66da7a21ab9e6-trace" class="cake-stack-trace" style="display: none;"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr66da7a21ab9e6-code').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr66da7a21ab9e6-code').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Code</a> <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr66da7a21ab9e6-context').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr66da7a21ab9e6-context').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr66da7a21ab9e6-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$module = array( '_id' => '66158db0e9dff2b1fd9cafcd', 'module_id' => '1098', 'name' => 'RHS - Events Experience', 'type' => 'php', 'data' => '<?php include(APP . 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Go Beyond the Basics of Chess</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 07/12/24 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/c4/44/3a02d7b04048ad78bfb4375c008d/gettyimages-855443224-high.jpg" alt="Mature couple playing chess in the garden" width="800" height="550" style="height: auto; max-width: 375px; max-height: 375px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p>Playing chess helps combat social isolation and promotes brain health. Connect with AARP New York as we present Beyond the Basics of Chess, a 4-part virtual series with National Master, John Michael Silvederio.<br><br>AARP members and guests will be guided through the complex and exciting game of chess, with lessons designed to help participants build new chess skills in an easy-to-follow format.<br><br>Sign up to gain new skills to help level up your chess game!</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="left"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/d3/4f/113ae0b244daa88d0050d8fa9acf/gettyimages-483507727-super.jpg" alt="African American senior making his move in a game of chess" width="800" height="533" style="height: auto; max-width: 375px; max-height: 375px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p><u>*All virtual sessions are Mondays from 6 – 7 p.m.</u><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 5, 2024 | Part 1: Checkmate Patterns</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess1</a></span></span><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 12, 2024 | Part 2: Defending Against Mate</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess2</a></span></span><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 19, 2024 | Part 3: Tactics (1)</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess3</a></span></span><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 26, 2024 | Part 4: Tactics (2)</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess4" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess4</a></span></span><br><br><b>Stay Connected with AARP New York</b><br><b>Follow us on </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT7tQwiV36znIBkbpId-90Q" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.instagram.com/aarpny/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://twitter.com/AARPNY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/aarp-new-york" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn</a></span></span></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><script src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.c85a242a55150cd195e494cd6e5b9c77.gz.js" async=""></script> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.bfe6eb5a8301841feef3af4e9bd1e26d.gz.css"> <!-- bypass --> <style> a:focus, a:hover { text-decoration: underline; 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"/Resource/experience.master.resource.root.html"); ?> <style type="text/css"> .recommenationSection {font-family: Lato, sans-serif} .recommendationSection h3 {font-size:30px!important; text-transform:none; letter-spacing:0.03em} .recommendationSection .js-mvc-offer-recommended-article-pack-category {color:#dd1200; font-family:Lato, sans-serif; font-size:15px; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; margin:0} .recommendationSection h4 a {color:#121212; font-size:20px; font-weight:700} .recommendationSection .uxdia-c-featured-tile__content-wrapper {padding: 0 0 .5em 0; margin-bottom: 1.25em; border-bottom: 1px solid #000} </style>', 'css' => '.recommendationSection h3 {font-size:30px} .recommenadationSection .js-mvc-offer-recommended-article-pack-category {color:rgb(221,18,0); font-size:12px} .recommendationSection h4 a {color:#121212; font-size:20px} ', 'script' => '', 'cache_time' => '', 'localize' => '0' ) $obj = false</pre><pre class="stack-trace">include - APP/Lib/Modules.php(13) : eval()'d code, line 1 eval - APP/Lib/Modules.php(13) : eval()'d code, line 1 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 13 Modules::load() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 29 Localize::getModule() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 294 Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 219 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? 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Go Beyond the Basics of Chess</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 07/12/24 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/c4/44/3a02d7b04048ad78bfb4375c008d/gettyimages-855443224-high.jpg" alt="Mature couple playing chess in the garden" width="800" height="550" style="height: auto; max-width: 375px; max-height: 375px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p>Playing chess helps combat social isolation and promotes brain health. Connect with AARP New York as we present Beyond the Basics of Chess, a 4-part virtual series with National Master, John Michael Silvederio.<br><br>AARP members and guests will be guided through the complex and exciting game of chess, with lessons designed to help participants build new chess skills in an easy-to-follow format.<br><br>Sign up to gain new skills to help level up your chess game!</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="left"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/d3/4f/113ae0b244daa88d0050d8fa9acf/gettyimages-483507727-super.jpg" alt="African American senior making his move in a game of chess" width="800" height="533" style="height: auto; max-width: 375px; max-height: 375px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p><u>*All virtual sessions are Mondays from 6 – 7 p.m.</u><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 5, 2024 | Part 1: Checkmate Patterns</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess1</a></span></span><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 12, 2024 | Part 2: Defending Against Mate</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess2</a></span></span><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 19, 2024 | Part 3: Tactics (1)</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess3</a></span></span><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 26, 2024 | Part 4: Tactics (2)</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess4" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess4</a></span></span><br><br><b>Stay Connected with AARP New York</b><br><b>Follow us on </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT7tQwiV36znIBkbpId-90Q" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.instagram.com/aarpny/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://twitter.com/AARPNY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/aarp-new-york" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn</a></span></span></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><script src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.c85a242a55150cd195e494cd6e5b9c77.gz.js" async=""></script> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.bfe6eb5a8301841feef3af4e9bd1e26d.gz.css"> <!-- bypass --> <style> a:focus, a:hover { text-decoration: underline; 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr66da7a21ab9e6-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$module = array( '_id' => '66158db0e9dff2b1fd9cafcd', 'module_id' => '1098', 'name' => 'RHS - Events Experience', 'type' => 'php', 'data' => '<?php include(APP . 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Go Beyond the Basics of Chess</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 07/12/24 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/c4/44/3a02d7b04048ad78bfb4375c008d/gettyimages-855443224-high.jpg" alt="Mature couple playing chess in the garden" width="800" height="550" style="height: auto; max-width: 375px; max-height: 375px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p>Playing chess helps combat social isolation and promotes brain health. Connect with AARP New York as we present Beyond the Basics of Chess, a 4-part virtual series with National Master, John Michael Silvederio.<br><br>AARP members and guests will be guided through the complex and exciting game of chess, with lessons designed to help participants build new chess skills in an easy-to-follow format.<br><br>Sign up to gain new skills to help level up your chess game!</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="left"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/d3/4f/113ae0b244daa88d0050d8fa9acf/gettyimages-483507727-super.jpg" alt="African American senior making his move in a game of chess" width="800" height="533" style="height: auto; max-width: 375px; max-height: 375px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p><u>*All virtual sessions are Mondays from 6 – 7 p.m.</u><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 5, 2024 | Part 1: Checkmate Patterns</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess1</a></span></span><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 12, 2024 | Part 2: Defending Against Mate</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess2</a></span></span><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 19, 2024 | Part 3: Tactics (1)</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess3</a></span></span><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 26, 2024 | Part 4: Tactics (2)</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess4" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess4</a></span></span><br><br><b>Stay Connected with AARP New York</b><br><b>Follow us on </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT7tQwiV36znIBkbpId-90Q" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.instagram.com/aarpny/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://twitter.com/AARPNY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/aarp-new-york" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn</a></span></span></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><script src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.c85a242a55150cd195e494cd6e5b9c77.gz.js" async=""></script> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.bfe6eb5a8301841feef3af4e9bd1e26d.gz.css"> <!-- bypass --> <style> a:focus, a:hover { text-decoration: underline; 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Go Beyond the Basics of Chess</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 07/12/24 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/c4/44/3a02d7b04048ad78bfb4375c008d/gettyimages-855443224-high.jpg" alt="Mature couple playing chess in the garden" width="800" height="550" style="height: auto; max-width: 375px; max-height: 375px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p>Playing chess helps combat social isolation and promotes brain health. Connect with AARP New York as we present Beyond the Basics of Chess, a 4-part virtual series with National Master, John Michael Silvederio.<br><br>AARP members and guests will be guided through the complex and exciting game of chess, with lessons designed to help participants build new chess skills in an easy-to-follow format.<br><br>Sign up to gain new skills to help level up your chess game!</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="left"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/d3/4f/113ae0b244daa88d0050d8fa9acf/gettyimages-483507727-super.jpg" alt="African American senior making his move in a game of chess" width="800" height="533" style="height: auto; max-width: 375px; max-height: 375px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p><u>*All virtual sessions are Mondays from 6 – 7 p.m.</u><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 5, 2024 | Part 1: Checkmate Patterns</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess1</a></span></span><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 12, 2024 | Part 2: Defending Against Mate</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess2</a></span></span><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 19, 2024 | Part 3: Tactics (1)</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess3</a></span></span><br><br>• <b>Monday, August 26, 2024 | Part 4: Tactics (2)</b><br>Register: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://events.aarp.org/chess4" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://events.aarp.org/chess4</a></span></span><br><br><b>Stay Connected with AARP New York</b><br><b>Follow us on </b><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT7tQwiV36znIBkbpId-90Q" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.instagram.com/aarpny/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://twitter.com/AARPNY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a></span></span> | <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/aarp-new-york" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn</a></span></span></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><script src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.c85a242a55150cd195e494cd6e5b9c77.gz.js" async=""></script> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.bfe6eb5a8301841feef3af4e9bd1e26d.gz.css"> <!-- bypass --> <style> a:focus, a:hover { text-decoration: underline; 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