Park City School District

This program is a perfect fit for any student who wants to have fun and learn the basics of chess! Designed to help students learn the fundamentals of chess including basic piece movement, checkmating patterns and other foundational principles of the game in a dynamic and engaging environment. Some of the documented benefits of chess instruction are improved critical thinking skills, increased math and verbal test scores and more. Students spend the first part of camp becoming proficient in piece movement and other foundational game principles. Once mastered, students learn basic checkmating patterns, chess opening ideas and play in tournament-style chess games.

This camp is geared towards students who have an understanding of chess piece movement, basic mating patterns and a love for everything chess. Students advance their chess knowledge and experience through presentations, hands-on application of new opening positions, tactical ideas, tournament-length gameplay, game analysis and the opportunity to play against each other in a BLITZ tournament! Students continue to grow in their mastery of chess and build upon these ideas and skills in a positive, supportive learning environment.