Developing Strategies for Our Children’s Success

Summer Camp at The Green Vale School

Chess & Soccer

250 Valentine’s Lane, Old Brookville, NY 11545

Monday - Friday, July 18 - 22, 2011

Time: 9:00am to 3:30pm

In our summer program, children are afforded a uniquely-structured opportunity to develop and nurture a love of chess and enhance their learning experience within an inspiring and fun atmosphere.  By reviving the pedagogic tradition of the legendary Botvinik School of Chess, the camp will offer high-level chess training programs for children K-12 devoted to the development of young players with strong tactical and strategic chess skills.  Each student will be individually evaluated to determine the best fit based on age and level of play.  In addition, all students will be coached on improving individual tournament skills by playing in simulated professional tournaments. We hope that students will emerge with enhanced awareness of the need for continuously improving their social aptitude both one-on-one and within a group.  In addition, students will discover new friendships while balancing the challenge of competitive teamwork with individual effort.  Special areas of training will be focused in terms of the students’ skills as grouped within three levels: 

         Beginners

Students are encouraged to learn the ‘unique talents and capabilities of each chess piece – especially through development of familiarity with ‘endgame checkmating techniques and ‘middle-game tactics’ through fun and interactive play.

Intermediate:

Students will be coached on improving a series of tactical themes for different chess game scenarios, and will also receive more intensive exposure to concepts for effective ‘attack’ during the middle-game phase of a chess match. The intermediate-level curriculum will also provide the methodology for students to analyze their own games.

Advanced:

Students will master a range of strategic middle game plans in various types of positions. Selected strategic options for play will also be presented in the context of developing own opening repertoire.  Students will be assisted in adapting their individual strengths at the most logical stage - the endgame, for instance by playing and analyzing fundamental endgame positions. The advanced curriculum allocates time for self-study and individual coaching.

In addition to the main curriculum, the camp will host small group workshops.  We will also create the opportunity to have students educate their peers. Finally, we will be using various chess software programs to enhance strategy development and study world championship games.

In addition, students will receive athletic training at the camp. We will have professional soccer trainers working with the children each day.

Head Coach: GM Gennady Sagalchik, Coordinator: Ingrid Wright

Fee:     $450 - by 4/30 (Early Bird Discount), $475 - after 4/30, 10% Sibling Discount

Please make checks payable to: ChessMates

Please send application & payment to: 64 Squares Chess Academy,

For additional information contact Chess Mates at (516) 225-0600 or e-mail to: info@lichessmates.com

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