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ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSED FOR GRANDMASTER CAMP 06.01.26
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Camp Overview
| Chess Summer Camps are the perfect way to introduce the game of chess to new students, deepen understanding of the game for established players, or offer intensive instruction for aspiring chess masters. Grandmaster instructors provide daily instruction through lessons, activities, and guided play to offer a varied learning environment that reaches campers of all levels. The Saint Louis Chess Club is a non-profit, educational organization committed to making chess an integral part of our community. Chess is a valuable educational tool that helps teach important lessons including problem solving, critical thinking, sportsmanship, patience and goal setting — plus, it's fun! Each camp provides opportunities to practice these skills with classmates under the observation of a Grandmaster and experienced instructors from the Saint Louis Chess Club. |
Beginner Campers
| Beginner campers can expect instruction that offers a solid foundation, emphasizing the fundamental skills needed to begin a lifetime of learning in chess, including: |
Rules Rules and board set-up |
Notation Algebraic notation |
Openings Opening principles |
Strategy Basic strategy |
Experienced Campers
| Experienced campers will receive expert instruction building on their skills and covering more advanced ideas with focus areas including: |
Tactics Patterns & combinations |
Strategy Positional understanding |
Advanced Openings Theory & variations |
Middlegame Planning & execution |
Endgame Technical mastery |