Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook. BRATTLEBORO â The townâs Recreation & Parks Department is offering new sessions of chess, gymnastics and fencing classes for area youth. Youth ChessA session of four chess classes will be offered March 19 to May 7. Classes are $40 for Brattleboro residents and $55 for non-residents. All classes will be over Zoom. Intermediate classes will take place on Fridays from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m.; these players must know basic checkmate and a few tactics and strategies. Advanced classes will be on Fridays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. and players must have completed the intermediate level. Eric Strickland is the instructor.