Category: Scholastic
Reserve Your Place in the Rochester Mini-Chess Camp for Youth and Adults, August 26, 2023, 9 AM – Noon at Mayo Clinic Harwick Building Cafeteria
Lead instructors: Jacob Arroyo and Dennis Mays. This camp is intended for novice to intermediate players.
Approximate Camp Schedule
- 8:45 – 9:00 AM: Check in.
- 9 AM – 9:30: Tactics!
- 9:30 – 10:30: Intermediate participants will play one game (G/30 with notation). Coaches will help them analyze their games afterwards.
- Novice participants will play 2 games (G/15)
- 10:30 – 11:15: Deep analysis of games with a chess coach
- 11:15 – 12:00: Opening tactics.
Wrap-up
Tuition: $25 + $5 for each additional family member. Payable onsite with cash or check made payable to Rochester Chess. Advanced registration is required.
Contact Dennis Mays for information about scholarships: dennismays101@gmail.com
Celebrate National Chess Day in Style by Playing in the Rochester Scholastic Chess Tournament (Gr. K-8) on Saturday, October 14!
Let’s Play Chess!
Celebrate National Chess Day by participating in the largest youth chess tournament in Rochester. Students can expect a supportive environment with instruction from experienced chess players and high school role models. Students will be paired with others of similar skill level, and they do not need previous experience participating in a chess event. This opportunity is presented in partnership by Rochester Chess and Rochester Community Education.
All Experience Levels Welcome
Any student in grades K-8 may participate. Participants will play in one of three divisions.
- Beginner (Grades K-2): Afternoon only. If you understand how to move the pieces, you are ready to have fun and play chess with other kids.
- Novice (Grades 3-8): Students will be paired with students of a similar skill level. This division may be a good fit for students who have not previously competed in a chess event.
- Advanced (Grades K-8): Tournament results will be rated by the United States Chess Federation (USCF). A USCF membership is required and can be purchased on their website for $20. Players in the Advanced section will be required to record their moves. Scholarships for USCF memberships are available. Contact Dennis Mays for more information: dennismays101@gmail.com
Register early as the tournament is capped at a limited number of participants. https://rochester.ce.eleyo.com/course/19830/2023-fall-youth/rochester-scholastic-chess-tournament-gr-k-8
Site: Northrup Community Education Center
IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO REGISTER FOR THE CHESS CAMP FOR INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED SCHOLASTIC PLAYERS AND ADULTS, JULY 15, 9 AM – 2 PM. THEME: Closed Positions – Using Space as a Weapon
This Camp is intended for intermediate and advanced scholastic players and adults. Pizza for lunch will be provided. For further details and registration click on this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdvCrNaPVxf1cQpjHTs98FT9qQPernE2TWYa-NO1fy-8H3GOQ/viewform?usp=pp_url