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The 2014 Childrens Summer Chess School

For the fifth successive year the Ulster Chess Union are running a 3 Day Summer Chess School for Children, Beginners to Expert.

Event details

When

Aug 06, 2014 09:00 AM to
Aug 08, 2014 04:00 PM

Where

Ballynafeigh Bowling Club - Ormeau Park, Park Road,Belfast, BT7 4NA

Contact Name

Contact Phone

07872544868

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For young Chess enthusiasts an opportunity to get immersed in hours of playing chess.

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)

6th 7th 8th August

Ballynafeigh Bowling Club - Ormeau Park, Park Road,Belfast, BT7 4NA

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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