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Virtual Chess Camp 2023
6 weeks, June 5 - July 28
Morning (9:00-11:30a) and afternoon (1:00-3:30p) (all Central)
Promo code for $20 off camp tuition: USCF23
The University of Texas at Dallas has a premiere chess program in the United States. Its chess team has won numerous national and international titles including the University in the Pan American Intercollegiate Championship and the Final Four of Chess. This summer, your child will have the opportunity to learn from leaders of this storied chess program.
Camp instructors
Grandmaster Julio Sadorra- Head Coach of UTD chess team
Candidate Master Tim Steiner- 20+ years coaching experience
Chess Team Members
Camp open to 8-17 years of age.
Camp will feature GM-simul, lectures, tournaments, chess trivia game, puzzle competitions and more!
Small class sizes. No more than 10 players per coach.
Beginner Classes
- Have never been introduced to the moves/pieces or
- Know how some pieces move but not all
Advanced/Intermediate Classes
- Must know rules of chess
- Online, pre-camp assessment will determine which of the two groups
Schedule – Monday through Friday
45 min lesson
10 min break
45 min gamified skills activity
45 min sparring matches
Cost
Register on or Before April 3rd: $165
Register from April 4th – June 5th: $185
Register after June 6th: $195
Website https://chess.utdallas.edu/summer-camps/
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Questions: James Stallings at james.stallings@utdallas.edu or (972) 883-4899 (office)
Location
Virtual Event
Group
- Chess Club UT Dallas
Department
- Chess Program, Hobson Wildenthal Honors College
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Contact Information
- James Stallings
- (972) 883-4899
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UTD strives to create inclusive and accessible events in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require an accommodation to fully participate in this event, please contact the event coordinator (listed above) at least 10 business days prior to the event. If you have any additional questions, please email ADACoordinator@utdallas.edu and the AccessAbility Resource Center at accessability@utdallas.edu.