Originally posted by CoconutWell, at the high school level, probably one of those classes that is taken every year. All through high school I had to take history courses. Chess is a good example of history (memory). At the middle school level, probably the math classes. During elementary, it doesn't matter really as most courses are required. That's my experience anyhow.
what class should put aside 2-4 weeks for chess lessons?
In middle school, I had to learn f'ing square dancing for chrissakes. If they can make kids go through some organized hick dance that no one liked, they can make kids play the most elegant, elaborate game ever created.
Originally posted by leestaticI have a friend who lives in Iran who plays online chess with me
Not in Iran, the only country in the world that bans Chess. Ayatollah Khomeini banned the game because "it hurts memory and may cause brain damage." He also said Chess contributes to a war-mongering mentality.