2023 Mini Winter Camp with Coach Leon

Date:

  • Dec 26 (Tuesday) to Dec 30 (Friday)

 

Sections:

  • 3 hours Session AM and PM Daily
  • Half Day AM 09:00AM to 12:00PM EST
  • Half Day PM 12:00PM to 3:00PM EST 
  • Full Day 09:00AM to 3:00PM EST

Location:

  • In Person Camp at our great neck location. 
    • 10 Grace Ave, Great Neck, NY 11021

Schedule: (Click to enlarge)

 

Fees

  • Regular Half Session Day – $75
  • Regular Full Session Day – $140
Course Descriptions:

Middle Game Lesson

Second stage of chess in which students will be taught different tactical combinations in the different dynamics of the game. Positional strategies that will lead to a good structure going to the endgame. Also a social play to put the fresh ideas into action. Time control would vary depending on the lesson of the day.

Endgame Lesson

Third or last stage of chess in which students will be taught on how to calculate and evaluate to have a good finish of the game, either a win or a draw! Alot of calculation and visualization will be required in end game. Also a social play to put the fresh ideas into action. Time control would vary depending on the lesson of the day.

USCF Online Rated Tournament

As a way of gauging and helping our students in their chess improvements, we include rated tournaments as part of their summer camp curriculum!  Active USCF Membership required – Entry fee included for camp students.
 

Famous Game Analysis

Explain and walk through famous games of the past! Learning from the classical of the famous chess Grand Masters, particularly the ex-world / current champions. Define and explain the reasoning behind each critical move.  Split the group into teams for social play team battle challenge.

Tournament Game Analysis

Study and analyze the tournament games of our students to learn from their mistakes, and know what could be done better. Even a won game has a number of mistakes too! Through this lesson, students will learn to pick up from where they fall, and become a stronger chess player

Positional/Strategical Planning

In a chess game, it is not all about tactics. You must also know how to play positional and strategical to solidify your structure.  This lesson focus on how to build out your fortress and strengthen your position, as well as exploiting your opponent’s weaknesses.

Please contact us for any questions, or visit registration page to register.