Chess Camps Summer 2008

Scholarships available for both camps.

“MATCH” … Maurice Ashley Teaches CHampions … at Proctors in Schenectady
July 7-11 , 9am – 4 pm Ages: 8-14 years Fee: $420 ($460 after 5/25)
Contact Proctors at 382-3884.

“The MATCH chess camp trains participants by using world-renowned Grandmaster Maurice Ashley’s revolutionary teaching method. Participants learn from the Grandmaster himself as well as from coaches who have been specially trained in his techniques. Between matches students will enjoy fun activities, including films in the new GE Theater at Proctors.

Fee covers entire cost of a child’s participation in MATCH Chess Camp including lunch and extracurricular activities at Proctors. To learn more about Grandmaster Maurice Ashley, please visit his website mauriceashley.com “


HELDEBERG WORKSHOP includes a Chess Class … on Picard Rd, town of New Scotland.
July 7-18 mornings Grades 5 and up HW Fee: $200 per 2-week class
Contact: 765-2777 or www.heldebergworkshop.org. Some catalogs available at Tulip Festival.

Interested players should contact the Heldeberg Foundation without delay and mention CHESS.

“Join our experienced chess mentors as you develop your skills and strategies for two exciting weeks! Spend the first week reviewing the official rules, examples of traditional openings, simple combinations, opening strategy and basic endgames. Play your classmates and instructors, each day sharpening your skills for the second week mini-tournament, and maybe more, depending on student experience! We’ll have an end-of-class competition, with trophy award! Instructors: Ken Evans and William Little.”

Grandmaster Simul in Schenectady's Central Park

In Schenectady this coming weekend, June 15-17th, come and join in the fun at the Capital District Juneteenth Celebration. The Celebration runs Friday evening, Saturday from 1 to 7 pm and Sunday from 11 am to 5:30 pm. Fun, entertainment, food, art, competitions, special services, rides and children's activities! A whole lot of everything!

And Saturday includes a very, VERY special day of chess - world renowned Grandmaster Maurice Ashley returns to play two dazzling chess exhibitions.
He will play 25 players at once at 1:30 pm and again at 4:30 pm. Entry fee is $30. Come to play or to watch! Arrive early to enter and reserve a seat. Chess sets and boards provided (although bringing extra sets is always a good idea for other games).

FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT TAJ MAJORS, (518) 346-1262, EXT. 10

Join the fun at Central Park in Schenectady this weekend!

Enjoy!

Group Lessons with Grandmaster Ronen Har-Zvi

Ronen Har-Zvi is offering group lessons at his Schenectady, NY, home on Saturdays from 11am to 3pm. The groups are for up to 12 players. Ronen will analyze your games, answer questions, and provide feedback on various topics, as well as teach using the best games from current international chess events. He will spend a good part of each session on opening themes, ideas, and strategy.
The dates are April 7, 21, May 5th, 26, and June 2, 16th, and 30th.
Contact him at 518-399-1375 for costs and to reserve your spot.