In the Juniors Play in the Past Badge and Chess Patch workshop, girls will learn the basics of chess, including the names of the pieces, their values, how they move, and how to set up and read the board. They will also explore the history of the Queen in chess, discovering that there was originally no Queen piece and that over time queens in history, such as Queen Isabell, have helped shape the Queen’s role in the game. In this workshop, we will examine the Queen’s historical evolution, discuss what makes us powerful like the Queen, and celebrate with a Queen party while solving the oldest chess puzzle, which uses only queens. This workshop is perfect for players of all skill levels because it combines engaging lessons in both chess and history. No prior chess experience is needed, and no chessboards are required because all activities will be conducted using a virtual chessboard. At the end of this chess journey, each girl can purchase her Junior Playing the Past Badge from the Girl Scout Shop and will receive a chess patch with a bishop charm which will be mailed to her home. Most importantly, she will feel empowered by understanding more about this ancient game.

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