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The 2012 Childrens Summer Chess School

3 Day Summer Chess School for Children, Beginners to Expert.

Event details

When

Aug 08, 2012 09:00 AM to
Aug 10, 2012 04:00 PM

Where

Ballynafeigh Chess Club Ballynafeigh Community House 283 Ormeau Road, Belfast

Contact Name

Contact Phone

07872544868

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Childrens Summer Chess School
3 Days of Chess Fun

Chess for Complete Beginners
Learn to play

Existing Players
Improve your Chess game

10:00am – 5:00pm
Lunch 12:30-1:30
(Recommended to bring packed lunch)

8th 9th 10th August
Ballynafeigh Chess Club Ballynafeigh Community House 283 Ormeau Road, Belfast


Each day will comprise of well structured tutorials mixed with
practical and fun games, puzzles and mini competitions.
We will be teaching the game of chess in easy enjoyable steps. You
will learn the moves and some of the strategies of Chess. A game that
teaches planning, logic, problem solving.

If you know the rules and would like to learn more we will cover
tactics, analysing a move, solving problems.

If you are a good player we will provide coaching to improve your
play and develop your own plan of studying for the future.

Lots of chess fun including: Mini tournaments, puzzle solving.
Studying Great Masters. Endgame Studies. Coaching from top Ulster
Chess Players.

Pre-registration required. Closing date 1st August. Price £15 for the
course. (Cheques payable to Ulster Chess Union)  Please send name,
address, school, age, Chess level – Total Beginner, Knows the rules,
regular player.
Limited Numbers Book early to avoid disappointment.

Contacts:

Mark Newman : Mark.chris.newman@googlemail.com
50 Abbey Mount, Bangor BT20 4DB. 028 91456638 Mobile: 07872544868

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