Sample Schedule
Full-Day:
10:00 AM-10:50 AM: First Chess Lesson (Puzzle/Concepts)
Coaches will guide students through a concept for the day, targeted toward a specific area of their games depending on their levels. Puzzles/Exercises will help cement knowledge.
10:50 AM-11:00 AM: Short Intermission
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Second Chess Lesson (Analysis)
Coaches will analyze hand-picked chess games, from the students or other players, to illustrate common techniques and critical thinking patterns that are necessary for growth in chess.
12:00 AM-1:30 PM: LUNCH BREAK
1:30 AM-2:00 PM: Chess.com Puzzle Rush (A camp-wide interactive competition)
Students will "rush" to solve as many puzzles as they can within a 30-minute period. Three strikes and the run ends!
2:00 AM-3:00 PM: A camp-wide chess tournament separated by skill level. All levels participate!
3:00 PM-4:30 PM: Various activities including:
-- Math Classes
-- Mind Games
-- Simul vs. Coaches
-- Art Classes/Acting Classes
Morning Session (10:00 AM- 12:00 PM):
10:00 AM-10:50 AM: First Chess Lesson (Puzzle/Concepts)
Coaches will guide students through a concept for the day, targeted toward a specific area of their games depending on their levels. Puzzles/Exercises will help cement knowledge.
10:50 AM-11:00 AM: Short Intermission
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Second Chess Lesson (Analysis)
Coaches will analyze hand-picked chess games, from the students or other players, to illustrate common techniques and critical thinking patterns that are necessary for growth in chess.
Afternoon Session (1:30 PM-3:30 PM):
1:30 AM-2:00 PM: Chess.com Puzzle Rush (A camp-wide interactive competition)
Students will "rush" to solve as many puzzles as they can within a 30-minute period. Three strikes and the run ends!
2:00 AM-3:00 PM: A camp-wide chess tournament separated by skill level. All levels participate!
3:00 PM-4:30 PM: Various activities including:
-- Math Classes
-- Mind Games
-- Simul vs. Coaches
-- Art Classes/Acting Classes
Please contact International Chess Academy if you have any questions.