Summer Chess School 2019

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

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When

Aug 07, 2019 08:00 AM to
Aug 09, 2019 01:00 PM

Where

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

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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 – 3:00pm
Lunch 12:30-1:30
(Recommended to bring packed lunch)

Weds/Thurs/Fri 7th 8th 9th  August

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 6th August. Price £15 for the
course (payable on the first day). Please (email) send name,
address, school , age, Chess level – Total Beginner, Knows the rules,
regular player.
Limited Numbers Book early to avoid disappointment.
Recommended Lower age limit approx 7 years.


Contact Mark Newman: email Mark.chris.newman@googlemail.com

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