Staff Biography

   
  
  Christine Bridges
  

Hi families, my name is Christine Bridges, I am excited to teach and play chess with the students at Palaestra. As a kid, my parents ran the chess clubs for my siblings and I from Kindergarten through my senior year of high school. My first tournament I played in was in kindergarten. As an elementary team we won first in the state two years in a row and placed every year. During my middle school and high school years we traveled around the country playing in the national tournaments. As an adult, I play online and have helped teach friends and family. Chess develops strategizing skills that are beneficial for life! I am excited to help grow these skills and also implement the fun of chess. This is my third year at Palaestra with my two girls, Eva and Emma.

   
  Christine Bridges is teaching the following classes for the 2024 / Fall Session.
  
  • Chess for Beginners
  • Chess /age7+