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Rochester Mini-Chess Camp for Youth and Adults, August 20, 2022, 9 AM – Noon at Mayo Clinic Harwick Building Cafeteria
Approximate Camp Schedule
- 9 AM – 9:30 Tactics!
- 9:30 – 10:30 Advanced players play one game (G/30 with notation). Coaches will help players analyze their games afterwards. Intermediate and Novice Participants will play 2 games (G/15)
- 10:30 – 11:15 Deep game analysis of their annotated game with a chess coach
- 11:15– 12:00 PM Exploring Chess Resources – teach yourself how to improve.
- Wrap up
Tuition: $20 + $5 for each additional family member. Payable onsite. Contact Dennis Mays for information about scholarships.
Advanced registration is required: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeS-06-RXJKRLhRB8HiQM9HEvOi73lip5FFeBqhcn3SrHFcOA/viewform?usp=pp_url
REMINDER TO REGISTER FOR THE FREE STRATEGIC CHESS COURSE BY WFM JOVANA MILOSEVIC: MY SYSTEM BY ARON NIMZOVITSCH, A NEW TRANSLATION
If you have not done so already, please register for Master Milosevic’s free strategic chess course. The class will meet on Zoom once per week from 1:00-2:30 PM CDT on Saturdays beginning on August 27, 2022. Master Milosevic will cover the first half of the book in 8 classes, which will be free to members of Rochester Chess. You can check your membership status here: https://rochesterchess.com/?page_id=3099
To register, simply send me an email: dennismays101@gmail.com. Once I hear from you I will send you a link to the Zoom meetings. Classes will be recorded for viewing at a time that is most convenient for you.
We suggest that you purchase the above book on Amazon. Note that it is a new translation published in 2007 by Quality Chess. My System is a classic book that most serious chess players read at some point in their lives.
Outline for classes:
- Class 1: The Center and Development
- Class 2: The Open File
- Class 3: The 7th and 8th ranks
Homework after these classes: Illustrative games for the first three chapters
- Class 4: The passed pawn
Homework: Endgames and games illustrating passed pawns
- Class 5: Exchanging
- Class 6: The pinned piece
Homework: Games involving pins
- Class 7 The elements of endgame strategy
Discovered Check
- Class 8: The pawn chain
Homework: Games to illustrate pawn chains
LEARN AND PLAY CHESS AT THE FARMERS MARKET. FREE EVENT ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 13!
Rochester Chess will host a free chess exhibit at the Farmers Market on the fairgrounds (Rochester Farmers Markets) on Saturday, August 13, 9 AM – noon. Children and adults are invited to play chess games and receive instruction from our team of experienced chess coaches. Chess sets will be provided. The market is an opportunity to share your love of chess and to pick up some fresh vegetables. 😉
If you don’t know how to play chess? No problem, we will teach you! This event will be a lot of fun. We will be in the large grassy area near the band. Stop by anytime! Questions? Contact Dennis Mays dennismays101@gmail.com