Tag Archives: Arizona Chess for Schools
8th Annual Anaconda Summer Chess Camp. August 13-15, 2010
Posted on 12. Aug, 2010 by admin.
Study of Openings, Middlegame and Winning Tactics. August 13-15, 2010 ( Friday-Sunday)
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FM Warren Harper: US Junior Ch-ship recap
Posted on 11. Aug, 2010 by admin.
I got a surprise e-mail about three weeks before the tournament from Tony Rich, the chief organizer of the Junior Closed and Women’s Championship, inviting me to play in the tournament. When I first read the invitation, I really wanted to play because I hadn’t really played in a strong tournament for a very long [...]
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2nd Annual Scottsdale Chess Camp Recap
Posted on 08. Aug, 2010 by admin.
This was the 2nd year that Arizona Chess For Schools teamed up with the leading Scottsdale chess organization—Unity Chess Club, headed by FM Pedram Atoufi. While the overall format of the Camp stayed the same as in all Western Alliance Camps, many details were nevertheless adjusted to better serve the Scottsdale Chess Community. The Camp [...]
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2nd Annual Western Alliance Scottsdale Summer Chess Camp: July 28-31, 2010
Posted on 21. Jul, 2010 by admin.
I’m pleased to announce the dates for our 2nd Annual Western Alliance Scottsdale Summer Chess Camp! It will take place July 28-30th, 2010 coupled with a USCF rated tournament on the 31th, at the beautiful Unity Chess Club in Scottsdale. It is open to all up to 1500 USCF rated players of any age. Summer [...]
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5th Annual Western Alliance Chess Camp: Recap
Posted on 04. Jul, 2010 by admin.
June 22-26th, 2010 The Western Alliance Summer Chess Camp traditionally takes place on the last week of June. For the past 4 years, we have had the pleasure of holding it at the spacious grounds of the Green Fields Country Day school. This Camp by nature is very demanding of all its organizers, due to [...]
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5th Annual Western Alliance Tucson Summer Chess Camp Side Activities
Posted on 17. May, 2010 by admin.
Starting at 5:00 pm. Open to every one and every age group. Simul, Blitz, Bughouse, and Wild Games.
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5th Annual Western Alliance Tucson Summer Chess Camp: June 22-26, 2010
Posted on 17. May, 2010 by admin.
A Tucson tradition 5 years in the making! Hosted at Green Fields Country Day School June 22-26, 2010.
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5th Annual Western Alliance Summer Tournament
Posted on 17. May, 2010 by admin.
June 26th, 2010 USCF RATED TOURNAMENT LOCATION: Green Fields Country Day School. 6000 N. Camino de la Tierra, TUCSON, AZ, 85741 DESCRIPTION: 4 rounds: 2 Sections. Open and Reserve (U 900), Open to all current USCF members. Time control: Game in 45. Byes: 1⁄2 point byes are available if requested prior to round 2 or [...]
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Tucson Chinese Cultural Center USCF Rated Tournament. May 15, 2010
Posted on 13. May, 2010 by admin.
4 rounds: 2 Sections. Open, Reserve (U 1500) and Booster (U900). Special “MASTER” section in the “Open”. Open to all current USCF members. 50% DISCOUNT FOR ALLTUCSON CHINESE CULTURAL CENTER members. Free chess lecture by a master for all participants, relatives and spectators at 12:30 PM. Click here to Download Flyer
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GM Master Class Lectures in Tucson
Posted on 04. Jan, 2010 by admin.
For the next few months, ACFS (Arizona Chess for Schools) is teaming up with an ever-energetic IM Danny Rensch (congratulations on the official title!) and ACE (American Chess Events) to provide Tucsonans with a chance to participate in Master Classes with several leading Grandmasters. In January, players will have a chance to learn from GM [...]
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GM Kosteniuk Simul in Tucson
Posted on 21. Dec, 2009 by admin.
Thanks to the 9 Queen’s organization, on December 20th we had a surprise visit from one of the leading US chess players- GM Aleksandra Kosteniuk- the current Women’s World Champion. She is one of the very strong Women GMs who are very successful playing against the World elite players. She is also one of the [...]
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Winter Holiday Chess Camp in Scottsdale
Posted on 05. Dec, 2009 by admin.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009. Presented By Unity Chess Club in Scottsdale, AZ
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Arizona Chess for Schools Holiday Camp
Posted on 22. Nov, 2009 by admin.
In Preparation for the 2010 Arizona State Grade Championship
Sunday-Monday, December 27-28, 2009
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Levon Altounian’s Thanksgiving Bash
Posted on 12. Nov, 2009 by admin.
2 Day Super Camp!
Saturday-Sunday, November 28-29, 2009
Attacking Well • Good Defense
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Grandmaster Alejandro Ramirez (USCF 2600)
Posted on 08. Nov, 2009 by admin.
It is a pleasure adding one of the best chess players in the USA to our Honorary Instructor list— Alejandro Ramirez. I have known Alejandro for several years now, and he is not only a very strong and solid chess player, but also a very interesting person to be around. Even though he is residing [...]
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GM Alejandro Ramirez Chess Class in Tucson!
Posted on 17. Oct, 2009 by admin.
Sunday, November 1, 2009. Alejandro Ramirez is rated 2600 USCF and is a member of the Arizona Scorpions. Subjects include how to think and play like a Grandmaster, game analysis, and question sessions with Alejandro.
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Monthly Chess Camp; October 24, 2009
Posted on 14. Oct, 2009 by admin.
Storming the Barricades; How to Attack a Weak King.
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Levon Altounian’s Monthly Chess Camp
Posted on 13. Sep, 2009 by admin.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2009 LET’S GET BACK TO SERIOUS CHESS! WINNING QUICK GAMES: OPENING SECRETS TRICKS / TACTICS / UNUSUAL OPENING TRAPS International Master Levon Altounian 2009 ARIZONA STATE CHAMPION Snacks: Snacks and drinks provided. Participants may bring their own food and drink. Printouts will be handed out. Please bring clocks if possible Class size: 5-15 [...]
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Anaconda Summer Chess Camp. August 14-16, 2009
Posted on 11. Jul, 2009 by admin.
This camp is a great way to prepare for the 2009-2010 chess year. Subjects will include openings, middlegames, and winning tricks. 4 Groups, ranging from Beginner to 1600. The fastest way to get back into chess after the summer!
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4th Annual Western Alliance Tournament & Evening Activities Results.
Posted on 04. Jul, 2009 by admin.
This tournament was part of the 4th Western Alliance Tucson Summer Chess Camp and was open to all non-camp players. We had 22 players in the OPEN section and 23 in the RESERVE. It was held on the same spot as the Camp that took place right before it (June 23-27, 2009), at the Green [...]
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Levon Altounian: 2010 ICC "Lightning" WORLD CHAMPION!
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Ben McGahee
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Danny Shucker (USCF 2000)
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Ben Marmont (USCF 2150)
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Fide Master Warren Harper (USCF 2350)
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Becky Coubrough: Coach Dan, I signed my daughter Kyla up for the T...
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Gertie Lopez: Congratulations Levon, Would you mind emailing me ...
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Eddie Mateer: It is unusual for anyone with the name Mateer to b...
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admin: Thanks Eddie...
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Eddie Moskala: Awesome! Congrats Lev!...
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