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<table border><tr BGcolor=yellow><th>[[Image:MeritBadgePLCGuide.PNG|right]] Usually the BSA awards nearly twice as many Chess merit badges as Robotics merit badges. In fact, since its introduction in 2011, Chess has consistently ranked among the 25 most popular badges — even beating out Eagle-required badges like Lifesaving. </th></tr></table>
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'{{Patrol Leader Merit Badge Planning Guide|Chess Merit Badge|Chess}}
'{{Patrol Leader Merit Badge Planning Guide|Chess Merit Badge|Chess}}
[[Image:ChessMBBook.jpg|thumb|right]]
=A. Make Your Plan =
[[Image:ChessActivityFlyerSample.PNG|right|Sample Patrol Activity Flyer]]
# '''[[Merit Badge Activity Planning Tips]]''' - 14 tips for a successful patrol activity.  Read carefully before you start your plan!
# '''Share Your Plan''' - Meet ahead of time with your patrol, scout leaders, parents and especially with the [[Merit Badge Counselor]].  Make changes to the plan as needed.
# '''Prepare Activity Flyer''' - Keep your fellow scouts informed - events, activities, pre-requisites and more.
{| class="wikitable"
![[Patrol Leader Merit Badge Planning Guide|Patrol Activity]]
|BGcolor=lime| GREAT
|Awesome MB to work as a patrol / Max Size 12 scouts
|-
![[Virtual Field Trip Planning Guide|Virtual Field Trip]]
|BGcolor=lime| GREAT
|Yes - lots of board games can be played remotely
|-
![[Family Activity Merit Badge Planning Guide|Family Activity]]
|BGcolor=lime| GREAT
|Popular family activity
|-
![[Service Activity Merit Badge Planning Guide|Service Activity]]
|BGcolor=red| POOR
| N/A
|-
![[STEM Activity Merit Badge Planning Guide|S.T.E.M. Activity]]
|BGcolor=lime| GREAT
|Games are great exercises in mathematics and logic
|-
![[Field Trip Merit Badge Planning Guide|Field Trip]]
|BGcolor=yellow| FAIR
| Find a scholastic tournament?
|-
![[Duty-to-God Merit Badge Planning Guide|Duty-to-God]]
|BGcolor=red| POOR
| N/A
|-
![[Merit Badge Day Planning Guide|MB Day]]
|BGcolor=lime| GREAT
| Many special Chess MB Day groups abound.
|-
![[Overnighter Merit Badge Planning Guide|Overnighter]]
|BGcolor=lime| GREAT
| Chess is a popular evening campfire activity
|-
![[Summer Camp Merit Badge Planning Guide|Summer Camp]]
|BGcolor=lime| GREAT
| Chess is a popular evening campfire activity
|}
== Online Resources ==
* '''[https://boyscouttrail.com/boy-scouts/meritbadges/chess-merit-badge.asp Chess Merit Badge Requirements]''': BoyScoutTrial.com lists all requirements, additional resources, activity worksheet, etc.
* '''[https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/Merit_Badge_ReqandRes/Chess.pdf Chess Merit Badge File Store]''': Online resources
* '''[http://usscouts.org/mb/worksheets/Chess.pdf Chess Merit Badge Worksheets]''':  Worksheets are optional - but highly preferred by many MBC.  When you find that many requirements say "discuss" - the worksheet can help you gather your thoughts beforehand.
* '''[https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0876CSL3M/maintourvacationA/ Chess Merit Badge Booklet]''': Everything thing you need to know about Chess is right here.  Get this study guide from either Amazon or your Troop Library, Merit Badge Counselor or Scoutmaster to Learn More About this Subject.
* '''[https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chess Chess @ Simple-Wikipedia]''': Get the basics quickly.
= B. Introduction Meeting =
Most merit badge activities do best to have a "introduction" meeting where the patrol can discuss how to get started and to plan out their field trips.  Send out the activity flyer in advance to use as an meeting agenda.  Your scouts will then know what to expect.
== News Flash ==
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yT7vFZzgzsc A History of Chess] - Cub Scout Eric explains it all for you : Did you know Chess was developed from real military strategy.  We will explore the history of chess and why each piece moves according to military history. 
** [https://www.theboardgamefamily.com/2011/09/chess-a-new-boy-scout-merit-badge/ Chess - A Merit Badge] - TheBoardGameFamily.com
** [https://scoutingmagazine.org/2015/10/tips-for-teaching-the-chess-merit-badge/ Tips for Teaching Chess Merit Badge] - ScoutingMagazine.com
** [https://www.chesskid.com/article/view/chess-merit-badge-tips-getting-started The Chess Kid gives Merit Badge Tips] - ChessKid.com
** [https://www.slideshare.net/PattyTronier/chess-merit-badge-70755019 Chess Merit Badge] - SlideShare.net - Presentation
** [https://www.slideserve.com/john/chess-merit-badge Chess Merit Badge] - SlideServe.com - Presentation
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJEfJOT_o34 The Cairns Cub] - All girls merit badge chess tournament (YouTube)
= C. Homework / Prerequisites =
Assign one or more requirements that the scout can do at home, perhaps as a family activity. 
* Suggested Reading:
** [https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radio Radio @ Simple-Wikipedia]: Get the basics quickly.


==A. Make Your Plan ==
=D. Study Hall Patrol Night =
[[Image:ChessMBBook.jpg|right]]
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'''1. Before you start- Get Basic Leadership Training:'''
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* [[Patrol Leader Merit Badge Planning Guide]]: 10 Tips for successful [[Patrol Leader| Patrol Leaders]], [[Scoutmaster| Scoutmasters]] and [[Merit Badge Counselor|Merit Badge Counselors]]. 
[[Image:Chess103.JPG|thumb|right]]
* [[Training]]: Ask your Scoumaster - Have all youth and adult leaders in your unit completed new leader training?
While some scouts may be adept at self-study, others may do better in a small group setting and taking notes on worksheets.  Make an agenda. You can facilitate discussion by asking them why each of the principles introduced here would be relevant. Schedule one or more patrol meetings to work this merit badge. 


'''2. Merit Badge Guides:'''
== MBC Discussion Group ==
* [https://meritbadge.org/wiki/index.php/Chess Chess Merit Badge Requirements]: MeritBadge.org guide to requirements, additional resources, activity worksheet, etc.
* Req 1: Discussion - History of Chess
* [https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00SG8HJ0C/maintourvacationA/ Chess Merit Badge Booklet]: Everything thing you need to know about Chess is right here.  Get this study guide from either Amazon or your Troop Library, Merit Badge Counselor or Scoutmaster to Learn More About this Subject.
* Req 2: Discussion - Sportsmanship and Game Benefits
* [[Merit Badge Counselor|Meet the Merit Badge Counselor]]: Get more ideas for cool ''Chess'' activities in your community. Some activities require his advance approval. The Scoutmaster should be able to recommend a counselor to you.  Bring a buddy.


'''3. Sample Plan Outline:'''
Note: This Plan is a Draft - Some dates, events and activities may change after reviewing it with your leaders.  Ponder each of the sections below - what still study, where will you go, what will you do, when will you start and finish?


'''4. Prepare Draft of your [[Activity Flyer]]:'''
Discussion Resources:
The flyer will summarize all of your ideas on to one page in a colorful format.


==B. Plan Presentation ==
== EDGE Demonstration Activity ==
At least one month beforehand you need to present your patrol plan for review, modifications and approval. Coming prepared with a plan of action is very important to activity success. There are many adult and youth leaders are waiting to help you out.
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Req #3: Demonstrate to your counselor that you know each of the following. Then, using Scouting's Teaching EDGE*, teach someone (preferably another Scout) who does not know how to play chess:
<br>a. The name of each chess piece
<br>b. How to set up a chessboard
<br>c. How each chess piece moves, including castling and en passant captures
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# Prepare rough draft of plan - purpose and calendar of events
== Chess Moves Demonstration ==
# Prepare rough draft of event flyer - purpose, event calendar, and how to prepare.
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# Carefully notate all "Prerequisites", Supplies needed, costs, homework, etc.
Req #4: Do the following:
# Meet with the [[Scoutmaster]] and/or [[Troop Guide]].
<br>a. Demonstrate scorekeeping using the algebraic system of chess notation.
# Meet with the [[Patrol Leaders Council]].
<br>b. Discuss the differences between the opening, the middle game, and the endgame.
<br>c. Explain four opening principles.
<br>d. Explain the four rules for castling.
<br>e. On a chessboard, demonstrate a "scholar's mate" and a "fool's mate."
<br>f. Demonstrate on a chessboard four ways a chess game can end in a draw.
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== Checkmate Demonstration Activity ==
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Req #5: Do the following:
<br>a. Explain four of the following elements of chess strategy: exploiting weaknesses, force, king safety, pawn structure, space, tempo, time.
<br>b. Explain any five of these chess tactics: clearance sacrifice, decoy, discovered attack, double attack, fork, interposing, overloading, overprotecting, pin, remove the defender, skewer, zwischenzug.
<br>c. Set up a chessboard with the white king on e1, the white rooks on a1 and h1, and the black king on e5. With White to move first, demonstrate how to force checkmate on the black king.
<br>d. Set up and solve five direct-mate problems provided by your merit badge counselor.
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* '''Chess is Fun!''' - Patrol Presentation. 1-3 Weeks before activity start, share your plan with your patrol.  They need to know what to expect.  They may even Bring a Friend.
== Pre-Open Gathering Activity ==
# Share your plan with your fellow scouts.
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# Send Reminders to Scouts - At least 24 hours before each event.
A gathering activity before the official meeting start is a great way to set a fun theme for the meeting.
# Remind Scouts to print and bring the '''[http://usscouts.org/usscouts/mb/worksheets/Chess.pdf Chess Merit Badge Worksheet]]'''.
* Some of the items in Req #3 can be done as a pre-opening
# Remind Scouts to print and bring a '''[http://usscouts.org/advance/docs/34124.pdf Blue Card]'''.
* Some of the items in Req #4 can be done as a pre-opening
# Which scouts will need an extra copy?
* Some of the items in Req #5 can be done as a pre-opening  (Particularly item 5c or 5d)
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==C. Study Hall ==
=E. Chess Tournament =
While some scouts may be adept at self-study, others may do better in a small group setting and taking notes on worksheets. You can facilitate discussion by asking them why each of the principles intruduced here would be relevant. Schedule one or more patrol meetings to work this merit badge. 
A related field trip with the MBC will be a great time to do the second half of this merit badge activity:


# Prepare an agenda and make Assignments as needed.
<br>Req #6 directs that scouts participate in one of the following types of tournaments. Option 6a or 6c you can run over several activity nights, a campout or merit badge day.  Allow sufficient time for good sportsmanlike game play.
# What learning materials are needed for this meeting? Who will bring them?
# Watch video, powerpoint or other online tutorial.
# Update one or more sections of the merit badge worksheet.  (Ask the Merit Badge Counselor which requirements are relevant here.)
# Invite the Merit Badge Counselor to join your Study Hall.
# Plan and Prepare for the Patrol Field Trip Activities (see below).


==D. Homework ==
== Tournament with Scoresheets ==
Assign one or more requirements that the scout can do at home, perhaps as a family activity.
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<br>6a. Play at least three games of chess with other Scouts and/or your merit badge counselor. Replay the games from your score sheets and discuss with your counselor how you might have played each game differently.</font>


==E. Field Trip ==
== Scholastic Tournament ==
Meaningful Field Trips will add much to the adventure here. Consider including one or more of the following:
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# '''Merit Badge Campout''': Field Trip overnight experience can get you a lot closer to the action and to see things in a different way.
<br>6b. Play in a scholastic (youth) chess tournament and use your score sheets from that tournament to replay your games with your merit badge counselor. Discuss with your counselor how you might have played each game differently.</font>
# '''Facility Tour''':  A day trip to a musuem, gallery, or factory of a related nature.
# '''Get Dirty Day''': Setup a work station in your garage, backyard, park or other location for a truely "hands-on" experience.
# '''Service Project''':  There many organizations connected with this merit badge that could use your assistance.


* Contact the destination venue. Confirm that they can assist with the Field Trip Requirements. Reserve your Event Dates.  Get Scoutmaster Assistance as necessary.
== Patrol Tournament ==
* Patrol Historian should be ready to take pictures on this activity to report back on the next troop blog, newsletter or court of honor.
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<br>6c. Organize and run a chess tournament with at least four players, plus you. Have each competitor play at least two games.</font>


==F. Final Meeting ==
= F. Extra Credit =
[[Image:PatrolMeet.jpg|thumb|right|Meeting with the [[Merit Badge Counselor]].]]
While none of these are actual requirements for this merit badge - they are terrific opportunities to show [[Scout Spirit]], [[Do A Good Turn Daily]] and to have FUN!
You will probably need to schedule one patrol night for a follow up meeting with your [[Merit Badge Counselor]].  He/She will use this opportunity to meet with scouts either individually are as a group to review your activities, study worksheets, knowledge and accomplishments before signing off your Merit Badge Blue Card.


# '''[[Activity Reflection]]:''' Use this meeting for scouts to ask questions and to reflect on what they gained personally from this adventure.  You can also have a discussion on what future opportunities are here.
# '''[[Activity Reflection]]:''' Use this meeting for scouts to ask questions and to reflect on what they gained personally from this adventure.  You can also have a discussion on what future opportunities are here.
# '''Court of Honor Exhibit:''' Pictures, handiwork and other memorabilia from this adventure will make for a great presentation at the next [[Scout Troop]] [[Court of Honor]].
# '''Court of Honor Exhibit:''' Pictures, handiwork and other memorabilia from this adventure will make for a great presentation at the next [[Scout Troop]] [[Court of Honor]].
== More Versions of Chess ==
There are a lot of variation to the Game of chess.  You may want to try some of these during your chess campout.
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GL-uWmw4YMA Blitz Chess] - A complete game in just 90 seconds!
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzG-mJgj-E4 Top 8 Chess Mistakes] - YouTube
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pb9NWGZ_N0 LEGO Chess Game] - (My Boys loved this for learning the game)
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z18n1i7fe5A StarTrek 3D Chess Game] - How to play video
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rR3omAdOM0 $30,000 Robotic LEGO Chess Set] - Watch it play.
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3gJ2ERa0_8 The Chess Playing Robot] - Mindstorms Master
== Related Merit Badges ==
Sometimes it is easier by doing two or more merit badges together as a joint activity:
* [[Game Design Merit Badge Activity Planner|Game Design]]


== G. See Also ==
== G. See Also ==
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