Fall Break Chess Camp (w/ optional rated tourney)

Time to learn your checkmating patterns!  Kids in 2nd-8th grade who know how the chess pieces move and want to begin to unveil the beauty of the game at the next level are welcome to sign up!

Coach Mike Chapuran (a USCF-certified chess coach and tournament director, and founder of Indy Chess) will provide a limit of 20 students all of the following:

• Presentation of 36 of the most seen checkmating patterns in chess (e.g., Back Rank Mate, Anastassia's mate, Smothered mate, Arabian mate, Morphy's mate, and more!);
• Worksheets to practice the checkmates;
• Flashcards for each student to do peer review (and take home!);
• Recreation breaks in the gym or playground with Scatterball, Gaga, and more;
• Casual chess play and organized games;
• Mid-morning snacks.

Note: If your child already has a USCF rating, this camp is probably best designed for kids who are under 1200.

Before Care is available as early as 8:00am for additional fee of $10/day/child (to be billed at end of camp).  Coach Chap will play chess against all kids that sign up for before care, so it is extra practice!

Also, on Friday, campers may choose to stay from 12pm-3pm to play in a three-round USCF-rated tournament with fellow campers for an additional $17.50.  The additional fee includes a Lunchables meal, drink, and also an afternoon snack.

Questions?  Email Mike at info@indychess.org.  We hope to provide a great experience for your child(ren)!