Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts may complete requirements in a family, den, pack, school, or community environment. Tiger Cubs must work with their parents or adult partners. Parents and partners do not earn loops or pins.
Requirements:
Earn the Chess belt loop, and complete five of the following requirements:
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Demonstrate basic opening principles (development of pieces, control center, castle, don't bring queen out too early, don't move same piece twice).
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Visit a chess tournament and tell your den about it.
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Participate in a pack, school, or community chess tournament.
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Solve a pre-specified chess problem (e.g., 'White to move and mate in three') given to you by your adult partner.
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Play five games of chess.
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Play 10 chess games via computer or on the Internet.
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Read about a famous chess player. Tell your den or an adult family member about that player's life.
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Describe U.S. Chess Federation ratings for chess players.
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Learn to write chess notation and record a game with another Scout.
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Present a report about the history of chess to your den or family.
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