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LAST CALL FOR JULY 2021 MINI CHESS CAMP FOR SCHOLASTIC AND ADULT PLAYERS!
Rochester Chess Mini-Camp for Youth and Adults
When: Saturday, July 17, 2021
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Where: Mayo Clinic Superior Drive Support Center, South Cafeteria
A team of experienced chess coaches will be teaching the class. Chess players will be divided into three sections based on their chess playing experience.
Approximate Camp Schedule
9 AM – 9:30
Tactics!
9:30 – 10:30
• Advanced and Intermediate Participants: Coaches Rob Newshutz and Justin Ricker will pair players for G/30 games with notation. Coaches will help players analyze their games afterwards.
• Novice Participants: Opening principles and Opening tactics will be discussed.
10:30 – 11:15
Deep game analysis with Coaches Justin and Rob
11:15– 12:00 PM
Endgames you must know
Wrap-up
Tuition: $20 + $10 for each additional family member. Payable at the site or by check sent in advance to Rochester Chess, 2202 Ponderosa Drive SW, Rochester, MN 55902. Contact Dennis Mays for information about scholarships: dennismays101@gmail.com. You can register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfsyB1u_Ysd_ohUer_Nj4g630KzAyL4ChRWzHsFTjcTPBeUEQ/viewform?usp=pp_url
ROCHESTER CHESS FREE EVENT AT FARMERS MARKET ON JUNE 12
Rochester Chess will host a free chess exhibit at the Farmers Market on the fairgrounds (Rochester Farmers Markets) on Saturday, June 12, 9 AM – noon. Children and adults are invited to play chess games and receive instruction from our team of experienced chess coaches. Chess sets and masks will be provided. The market is an opportunity to share your love of chess. You don’t know how to play chess? No problem. We will teach you! This event will be a lot of fun and you can pick up some fresh vegetables! We will be in the large grassy area near the band. Stop by anytime! I hope to see you there. Questions? Contact Dennis Mays dennismays101@gmail.com
Let me know if you are able to help us coach chess.