Two summer camps offered, with Grand Master Babakuli Annakov

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Monday June 17th- Thursday June 20th 9am-12 Noon and a USCF rated 4 round tournament on Friday June 21st 9am-2:30pm.  

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Monday August 12 - Thursday August 15, 2013 9am-12Noon and a USCF rated 4 round tournament on Friday August 16th 9am-2:30pm.  

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McKinney Chess will host National Chess Day  

Classes start Sept 5th Wednesdays 5:30pm-6:30pm
Beginner class- learn all the rules of chess, piece values, notating games and tournament rules.

Intermediate Chess Tactics
Class for those who know how to play and want to improve their chess game. Discover recurring tactical patterns and learn to recognize and execute checkmating patterns.

Advanced Chess Strategies will be offered during the second session,
October 24 - December 5.

 

at the McKinney Performing Arts Center 9am to Noon $235  Friday 9-2pm
(Includes USCF Rated Tournament on Friday)

 -Novice Chess -Designed for the beginner to learn all the fundamentals of chess and begin exploring the many strategies for a great game.  

 -Intermediate Chess -This class is for those who know how to play and want to improve their chess game.  This course is an extension of the Beginners course. Discover recurring tactical patterns and learn to recognize and execute checkmating patterns. 

 -Advanced Chess - With emphasis on tactical patterns, middle and end game theory for the highest level of competition.

Register at www.mckinneyperformingartscenter.org please add students name, age, level and USCF number if they have one. 
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Beginners Chess Rules Wednesdays 5:30pm-6:30pm $89

Session 1 Sept 5, 12, 19^th, 26, Oct 3 & 10^th
Session 2 Oct 24, Nov 7, 14, 21, 28, Dec 5th

Chess promotes creativity, imagination and strategic thinking.  Experience the fun while learning the game in small group lessons.  Learn all the rules and begin learning strategy to build a great game.  $35 One-Time McKinney Chess Activity Fee

Includes McKinney Chess USCF Membership & Tournament entry fee

Intermediate Chess Tactics Wednesdays 5:30pm-6:30pm $89

Session 1 Sept 5, 12, 19^th, 26, Oct 3 & 10^th

This class is for those who know how to play and want to improve their chess game.  Discover recurring tactical patterns and learn to recognize and execute checkmating patterns. 

$35 One-Time McKinney Chess Activity Fee

Includes McKinney Chess USCF Membership & Tournament entry fee

Advanced Chess Strategies Wednesdays 5:30pm-6:30pm $89

Session 2 Oct 24, Nov 7, 14, 21, 28, Dec 5th

With emphasis on tactical patterns, middle and end game theory for the highest level of competition. 

$35 One-Time McKinney Chess Activity Fee.

Includes McKinney Chess USCF Membership & Tournament entry fee

 

Beginners Rated Tournament Oct 13th Pre-Registration $20

Scholastic K-12 Novice U500, Jr Varsity 500-U1000 & Championship +1000

Trophies for 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd Place individuals and team trophies.  Participation in a USCF rated tournament is great way to start off for your chess club, to better understand player’s strengths and weaknesses.   Come check out the competition and try a few of your new strategies.  Win or lose, you will learn a few good lessons from your opponent.  USCF membership required, memberships starting at $8 and can be purchased at the tournament or online at www.uschess.org.  Participation in the McKinney Chess MPAC lessons provides free entry into the tournament.

McKinney Chess  214-620-0527  McKinneychess@gmail.com www.mckinneychess.org

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