In the age of digital surveillance, apps boasting end-to-end encryption such as WhatsApp and Telegram have flourished. What are these tools, and how do they work? How have developments in modern computing and mathematics affected the field of cryptography and impacted privacy and safety in modern society?

In Intermediate Chess, you will expand your knowledge of tactics and strategies in the game of chess. Starting with opening goals, you will learn tactical motifs and strategies to employ through a chess game, as well as ideas to use when evaluating a board position. Concepts are explained through lessons, game studies, and videos. Games against increasingly difficult bots cap every chapter, culminating with a final game against your instructor.

In this course, you will use the drafting and revision skills you learned in The Process of Writing to practice clearly communicating your ideas to an audience.

This course explores the craft of writing, including techniques like brainstorming, outlining, drafting, and revision that effective writers use across multiple genres. You will write a family narrative describing an event experienced by a family member, telling a story that is important to you and your family history. You will also pen an argumentative essay on a topic of your choice and compose a vivid poem using concrete images and abstract concepts.

Welcome to the club! In CTY’s Chess Club, students who enjoy playing the game come together to practice their chess tactics and strategies in a community setting.

Through forum discussion and the opportunity to play games multiple times per week, you’ll improve in chess knowledge, strategy, and confidence!

This club has synchronous virtual club meetings where you can interact with other club members. Meetings will be recorded for students who are unable to attend due to scheduling conflicts.

Explore the history, culture, traditions, and beliefs of world civilizations across Africa, Asia, and Oceania, including Ancient Egypt, Sub-Saharan Africa, Australia, the Pacific Islands, and the Islamic World.

Want to solve problems and learn strategies with other kids who love competitive math? Then welcome to the club! Through weekly meetings and asynchronous forum discussion, you’ll work with a small team of classmates to solve problems in an informal environment. CTY club coaches lead virtual synchronous meetings where you’ll get a chance to interact and learn as a team.

While this math club doesn’t replace any CTY courses, it’s a great way to meet like-minded students and explore challenging topics together.

Introduction to Chess provides new or beginning students with a strong foundation in the game’s rules and strategies, and a community of enthusiasts to learn alongside. You’ll begin with a brief history of chess and unravel the secrets of chess through quizzes, videos, and games about how each piece moves.