10th ANNUAL ANACONDA WINTER CAMP WINNING CHESS STRATEGIES SESSION 1: DEC 23-24TH SESSION 2: DEC 26-27TH The Anaconda Winter Camp is here again! Help us celebrate the 10th Anniversary of this amazing idea by joining us for either 1 or both sessions. The instructors again will be IM Levon Altounian and Fm Ken Larsen. Camps [...]
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Welcome to the Grand Prix #2! It will be the 2nd one from the 2013-14 Season as you might have correctly guessed! It will be very similar to the Grand Prix #1 in terms of how it is run, the place it is hosted, overall sections, trophies, medals and so on. Click on the flyer [...]
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Grand Prix #1 November 9th,2013 IST School What a wonderful event! Over 70 participants of all age groups and levels. There were 3 sections (Open, Reserve and Booster) with many subsections. Prizes were awarded all accross the criteria, starting from the largest game upsets by rating for each round to the “youngest participant” and “best [...]
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USCF RATED TOURNAMENT BIO5 WINTER OPEN DECEMBER 7TH at U OF A. The BIO5 at the University of Arizona will host its Annual Winter Open on December 7th. This will be the 2nd USCF rated Winter events the Bio5 will hold and we do hope to make this a year long cycle. Players of all [...]
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A SPECIAL HALLOWEEN CHESS CAMP NOVEMBER 2, 2013. Camps are an easy and wonderful way to get chess experience and gain special knowledge. Especially if it is filled with spooky stuff and scary prizes. The checkmates and tactical abilities stay the same on the chess board though because they help win trophies. And trophies are [...]
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GRAND PRIX #1 NOVEMBER 9TH, 2013 NOW WITH CASH PRIZES IN THE TOP SECTION! And so it starts again! The new and exciting chess season and with it- the Grand Prix tournaments. LOCATION- INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF TUCSON (IST) (between Campbell and Grant) The event is open for any age that knows the chess moves but [...]
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And so it starts! This Camp will be the first Camp in the 2013 new school year chess season and help prepare for all the upcoming chess competitions. And there are many League Matches, Grand Prix, Bio5 and other rated and unrated tournaments just few weeks away. The Camp will again be divided into 3 [...]
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PRIVATE / GROUP LESSONS ACFS COACHES AND IM LEVON ALTOUNIAN This is the best time to get the Instructor you always wanted and deserved! Choose between dozen of professional Instructors or work with the AZ State Champion IM Levon Altounian! Proud Coach for over 100 State and National Championship Winners! Space is very [...]
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FORT LOWELL CHESS CLUB THURSDAY CLASSES: INTERMEDIATE: 5:00-6:00 PM (500-900 USCF) ADVANCED: 6:00-7:00 PM (1000+ USCF) START DATE: SEPTEMBER 5TH ONLY 1 WEEK LEFT! Schedule: 8 Week sessions (continuous til May 2014) 10 students max per class. This class is designed to prepare students for the chess season and enrich their practical knowledge through lectures, [...]
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As you know, ACFS is proud to organize or otherwise be involved in After-School Tucson Chess Club programs. Below are several Club informative fliers that readers asked for frequently about: CASTLEHILL COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL: CASTLEHILL 2013-14 ADD SATORI SCHOOL: SATORI SIGN UP ADD and SATORI 2013_session1 GREEN FIELDS COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL: GREENFIELDS 2014-1 OUR MOTHER OF SORROWS (OMOS): sorrows session 1 [...]
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10th Annual Anaconda Summer Chess Camp celebrates its 10th Anniversary this summer! The 2-day Camp will take right when most schools get back in session and is designed to prepare chess players of every age and level. Once again we will have 3 groups divided by rating and strength and participants will have a chance [...]
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GRAND PRIX #4 JUNE 29TH, 2013 This was the last of the 2012-2013 Grand Prix series held at the International School of Tucson (IST) This time the tournament was attached to the Western Alliance Chess Camp but normally it is a “freestanding” event. It also showcased cash prizes in the top 2 sections. When the [...]
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8TH ANNUAL WESTERN ALLIANCE JUNE 25-28TH, 2013 At the International School of Tucson (IST) One of the largest chess Camps in Arizona and the largest in Tucson took place at the end of June as usual. The Camp consisted of the Main Event (9AM-4 PM), the Evening Events (5PM-7PM) and the Grand Prix #4 tournament [...]
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BIO5 will host its first ever Game in 10 minute tournament on June 14th with cast prizes and a lot of chess fun! Be sure to join us at the tournament and check out the chess site while you are there! LOCATION: University of Arizona BIO5 Institute, Keating Building, 1757 East Helen Street, Tucson, AZ [...]
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GRAND PRIX #4: JUNE 29TH, 2013 It will have be similar to the previous Grand Prix tournaments and held also at the International School of Tucson (IST) near UMC Hospital between Campbell and Grant streets. Players get a chance to win trophies, medals and of course cash prizes in the top 3 sections! This tournament [...]
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We are pleased to announce that the biggest Summer Camp in Tucson is now open for everyone who would like to be part of a chess tradition and learn and practice so much chess in just a week! General Groups Invitational basis only. Earliest applicants will be considered first, and spots will be reserved in [...]
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Download the camp registration form, evening activities registration form, and the Grand Prix #4 Registration Form Below: Download WA ’13 Camp Letter and Registration Form Download WA ’13 Evening Activities Registration Form Download Grand Prix #4 USCF Rated Tournament Registration
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Join us at the Bio5 Chess Club on Friday, May 3rd for a special free lecture by State Champion IM Levon Altounian for all 1400+ players! If you are below that rating- you can be part of the free lecture by one of the Bio5 Chess Experts. After it join us for a Blitz tournament [...]
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1ST ANNUAL BIO5 SPRING OPEN MAY 11, 2013 The very first of the series at the BIO5 Chess club! Lots of prizes and fun! Play with the State Champion! 4 rounds: 4 Sections. 1: BOOSTER (U1000), RESERVE (U1600), EXPERT (U2000) and OPEN with IM Levon Altounian’s possible participation. USCF membership required. TIME CONTROL: Game in [...]
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GRAND PRIX #3: MARCH 2, 2013 SPECIAL PRIZE FUND: $240 ATTENTION! THE NEXT GRAND PRIX #4 IS SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 29TH, 2013 The tournament was the 3rd one of the 4 planned Grand Prix events for the 2012-2013 school year. It had a showing of 50 players ranging from Master to complete beginners. It was [...]
