# Event Details - **Event Name**: Minds in Motion: Kids' Fall Chess Workshop & Mini Tournament - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 08 Nov, 2025 at 02:00 pm – Sat, 08 Nov, 2025 at 04:30 pm - **Event Description**: Get ready for a fun-filled afternoon of chess battles and brain power at Minds in Motion: Kids' Fall Chess Workshop & Mini Tournament!About this EventLocal Workshop Uses Chess to Build Kids’ Confidence, Focus, and Emotional SkillsThe Cognificent Kids Network partnered with GRiT (Grandmasters in Training) invites families across West Michigan to the Minds in Motion Fall Chess Workshop & Mini Tournament, a unique event that blends chess strategy, mental wellness, and social-emotional learning for kids ages 8–14.The event will take place on Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM at Grand Valley State University’s L. William Seidman Center in downtown Grand Rapids.Led by Coach Wilson, a Certified Chess Coach, and Takara Taylor, MA, MLP, a licensed mental health therapist and founder of Cognificent Kids Network, this hands-on workshop helps students strengthen focus, patience, and emotional regulation through the art of chess.“Chess teaches kids how to think before they move—on the board and in life,” says Taylor. “When we combine chess with emotional learning, kids not only improve their strategy skills but also their self-control, confidence, and resilience.”The workshop concludes with a mini-tournament, allowing young players to apply new strategies in a fun, supportive environment. Students of all skill levels are welcome—from beginners learning the basics to experienced players eager to sharpen their tactics.Event Details? Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025⏱ Time: 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM? Location: L. William Seidman Center, 50 Front Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504? Cost: $47 for workshop & tournament, $20 for mini-tournament only, $30 for just the workshop? Registration Deadline: November 5, 2025Cognificent Kids Network is an educational and mental-wellness organization dedicated to helping children and families thrive through creative learning experiences, social-emotional education, and community-based programming. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-rapids/minds-in-motion-kids-fall-chess-workshop-and-mini-tournament/100001849591370579 - **Event Categories**: kids, workshops, sports, tournaments, health-wellness, art, it, mental-health - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 23.18, max: 52, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Grand Rapids - **state**: MI - **country**: United States - **location**: L. William Seidman Center (SCB) - **lat**: 42.9617669 - **long**: -85.6793429 - **full address**: L. William Seidman Center (SCB), 50 Front Avenue Southwest, Grand Rapids, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Minds in Motion: Kids' Fall Chess Workshop & Mini Tournament - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/8e9039baaa194bf2ba82331c60d17289d27b0a3a4179dd3cb1e957a48ff04f79-rimg-w1200-h675-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1761305644 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Minds in Motion: Kids' Fall Chess Workshop & Mini Tournament being held? - **A:** Minds in Motion: Kids' Fall Chess Workshop & Mini Tournament takes place on Sat, 08 Nov, 2025 at 02:00 pm to Sat, 08 Nov, 2025 at 04:30 pm at L. William Seidman Center (SCB), 50 Front Avenue Southwest, Grand Rapids, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Minds in Motion: Kids' Fall Chess Workshop & Mini Tournament? - **A:** Minds in Motion: Kids' Fall Chess Workshop & Mini Tournament is organized by Cognificent Kids. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Minds in Motion: Kids' Fall Chess Workshop & Mini Tournament is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Grand Rapids, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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