Chess Improvement Workshop 

The Saint Louis Chess Club presents our adult-only (Ages 18 and up) improvement workshop/tournament combination. Led by Grandmaster Denes Boros, participants will receive personalized instruction across lectures, breakout training groups, and game analysis. In addition to workshop sessions, attendees engage in a 3-round USCF Standard Rated Tournament, with the victor receiving a commemorative board signed by GM Denes Boros. All participants receive an end-of-workshop assessment for further direction on improvement. Regardless of your rating level, the Chess Improvement Clinic offers a direct path to honing your chess ability.

Clinic Benefits

  • Expert Instruction: Workshop materials developed and prepared by GM Denes Boros and NM Julian Prolieko
  • Tailored Learning: Engage in lectures and breakout training groups tailored to your skill level
  • Tournament Experience: Compete against other attendees in a 3-round USCF Standard Rated Tournament
  • Personalized Feedback: Learn from your mistakes by analyzing your games with instructors GM Boros and NM Proleiko
  • Building a Community: Connect with other players focused on chess while balancing the challenges inherit in being an adult improver
  • Path to Improvement: Learn the way forward with an individualized end-of-camp assessment from your instructors


American Cup

The world-class American Cup tournament will take place during the camp from March 15 through March 24. GM Illia Nyzhnyk headlines in-person commentary for the event with post-round interviews from top American players. Extend your stay and see the world's best chess players battle for a combined prize fund of $300,000!

Details

  • Location: Chase Park Plaza Hotel
  • Cost: 1500+ Group - $250 | U1500 Group - $150

For more information contact Club Programming Manager Caleb Denby at [email protected].


Chess Improvement Clinic - Schedule
Friday - March 14
5:30pm-6:00pmArrival and Welcome
6:00pm-9:00pmTournament Game 1 | G/60 + 3 | USCF Standard Rated
Saturday - March 15
9:00am-10:00amCasual Play and Game Analysis (Optional)
10:00am-11:00amMorning Lecture
11:00am-12:00pmBreakout Training Groups
12:00pm-1:00pm

Lunch Break

1:00pm-4:00pmTournament Game 2 | G/60 + 3 | USCF Standard Rated
3:00pm-5:00pmGame Analysis (as games end)
6:00pm-8:00pmSaturday Night Blitz (Optional Tournament - Open to Participants outside Workshop)
Sunday - March 16
9:00am-10:00amCasual Play and Game Analysis (Optional)
10:00am-11:00amMorning Lecture
11:00am-12:00pmBreakout Training Groups
12:00pm-1:00pm

Lunch Break

1:00pm-4:00pmTournament Game 3 | G/60 + 3 | USCF Standard Rated
3:00pm-4:30pmGame Analysis (as games end)
4:30pm-5:00pmWinners Announced | Camp Ends

Registration

  • Recommended for players with a USCF rating above 1500. Lectures and breakout sessions led by GM Denes Boros

  • Recommended for players with a USCF rating below 1500. Lectures and breakout sessions led by NM Julian Proleiko

To view the Club's policy, click here.

Billing Information

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Discover

Location Information

  • Chase Park Plaza Hotel, Maryland Ballroom
  • 212 N. Kingshighway Blvd., St. Louis, MO, 63108 US
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