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15th Annual Summer Chess Camp: June 25-29
Posted on 17. Feb, 2019 by admin.
15th Annual Western Alliance Summer Chess Camp: June 25-29, 2019 Join us for one of the largest Arizona Chess camps 15 years in a row! If you are interested in getting the most out of Summer Chess camps, this is the one to definitely not to miss. It is a4-day, all-day Camp from Tuesday to […]
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Sonoran Science Academy: 2019 Session
Posted on 21. Jan, 2019 by admin.
SSA Winter-Spring Semester January 29- May 20th 2019. Join us for the continuation of the wonderful chess program jointly run between ACFS and Coach Ed Kestler. The first semester of this program was very successful: Dozen new students joined not only the club but also dipped their toes at the competitive aspect of chess- joining […]
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Winter Chess Camp: December 21-23,2018
Posted on 18. Nov, 2018 by admin.
Welcome to our Winter Camp at the Sonoran Science Academy! With its spacious rooms and a good, central location, we are happy to host the yearly event at one of the most prominent chess schools in Tucson. It will be a 3 day, 2 hour per group Camp for Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced groups. Each […]
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Sonoran Science Academy Chess Club 2018-19
Posted on 12. Aug, 2018 by admin.
Welcome to the adjusted version of a highly successful Chess Club at the Sonoran Science Academy. It will be organized by Arizona Chess For Schools at the request of the S.S.A Administration. The start date is set for August 28th and it will be based on a system of 2 equal semesters per year. The […]
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Labor Day Tucson Chess Camp: September 1-3
Posted on 08. Aug, 2018 by admin.
Are you eager to get back to Chess and compete in tournaments? Are you interested in learning new stuff? Then join us for this Back-to-school Labor Day Camp! It will comprise of 3 different group levels and will be taught by a strong expert. Depending on the day, you will have a chance to learn […]
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June 26-30 Camp / Grand Prix recap
Posted on 02. Aug, 2018 by admin.
It was wonderful to see so many new faces all across the 4 groups, ranging from Beginner to Advanced. Thank you all Coaches and helpers: IM Levon Altounian, WGM Anjelina Belakovskaya, FM Ken Larsen, IM Alexey Duilgher, Experts Ed Kestler, Matthew Coy, Jacob Song, Zak Cancio, Rueshil Fadia, Brian Belakovsky, Aleks Bekker and others. And […]
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14th ANNUAL TUCSON SUMMER CAMP: JUNE 26-30TH
Posted on 18. Jun, 2018 by admin.
Western Alliance Summer Chess Camp: June 26-30 It is that time of the year again! One of the largest Summer Chess Camps in Arizona is here. Summer Chess Camp + USCF tournament is Tucson is now open for registration! We had over 85 participants in 2017. The Camp is open to all ages and skill […]
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GRAND PRIX #3, JUNE 30TH
Posted on 18. Jun, 2018 by admin.
o all tournament players, This event is the follow up of the general Grand Prix series and as usual takes place right after the Western Alliance Summer Chess Camp (June 20-29th). If you are looking to play chess, practice lines and have fun while trying to gain rating points- this event is for you! It will […]
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Tucson Chess Center July Camp: July 2-6
Posted on 18. Apr, 2018 by admin.
Join us for a very unique camp, a fine collaboration between TCC and Arizona Chess For Schools. It will comprise of a very fluid version of camps that students are so used to in Tucson. It will include Chess History as well as fun games in 1-3 groups fit for many age groups and levels. […]
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SUMMER CHESS CAMP: JUNE 26-30, 2018
Posted on 15. Mar, 2018 by admin.
Western Alliance Summer Chess Camp: June 26-30th. It is that time of the year again! One of the largest Summer Chess Camps in Arizona is here. Summer Chess Camp + USCF tournament is Tucson is now open for registration! We had over 85 participants in 2017. The Camp is open to all ages and skill levels, […]
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IST Grand Prix #2, March 25, 2018
Posted on 12. Feb, 2018 by admin.
To all tournament players, This event is the follow up of the general Grand Prix series and will be the 2nd one in the linup. If you are looking to play chess, practice lines and have fun while trying to gain rating points- this event is for you! It will have 3 Sections and several possible […]
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GRAND PRIX 3 TOURNAMENT: June 24th, 2017
Posted on 21. Apr, 2017 by admin.
To all tournament players, This event is the follow up of the general Grand Prix series and as usual takes place right after the Western Alliance Summer Chess Camp (June 21-24). If you are looking to play chess, practice lines and have fun while trying to gain rating points- this event is for you! It will […]
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Western Alliance Summer Chess Camp: June 20-23
Posted on 09. Apr, 2017 by admin.
It is that time of the year again! One of the largest Summer Chess Camps in Arizona is here again. Summer Chess Camp + USCF tournament is Tucson is now open for registration! We had over 75 participants in 2016. Open to all ages and skill levels, this wonderful Tucson tradition is in its 13th […]
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Grand Prix #3: June 25
Posted on 09. Jun, 2016 by admin.
Welcome back! This event is the next logical installment of the Grand Prix series and as usual takes place right after the Western Alliance Summer Chess Camp (June 21-24). If you are looking to play chess, practice lines and have fun while trying to gain rating points- this event is for you! It will have […]
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June 21-25 Summer Chess Camp: Poster
Posted on 30. Mar, 2016 by admin.
Please feel free to share the information with your chess colleagues, teams and students! WA16 poster 11×17 camp letter 16 WA 8.5×11 flyer WA 16 tournament flyer
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WESTERN ALLIANCE TUCSON SUMMER CHESS CAMP:JUNE 21-25TH, 2016
Posted on 30. Mar, 2016 by admin.
The biggest Summer Chess Camp + USCF tournament is Tucson is now open for registration! 80+ participants in 2015. Open to all ages and skill levels, this wonderful Tucson tradition is in its 12th year. Download your registration form below! General Groups Invitational basis only. Earliest applicants will be considered first, and spots will be […]
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GRAND PRIX #1: September 12, 2015
Posted on 03. Sep, 2015 by admin.
Join us on September 12th for the Grand Prix #1 of the 2015-2016 school year Grand Prix Events!. It should be a great mix of fun and seriousness mixed with USCF rating gain possibility excitement. This time we team up with the Chess For Charity, Academy of Tucson and The Gregory School to bring you an exciting mix […]
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11th Annual Western Alliance Chess Camp: June 23-27,2015
Posted on 29. Apr, 2015 by admin.
The biggest summer chess camp is Tucson is now open for registration! Open to all ages and skill levels, this wonderful Tucson tradition is in its 11th year. Download your registration form below! General Groups Invitational basis only. Earliest applicants will be considered first, and spots will be reserved in the order in which they […]
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Grand Prix #4: June 27, 2015
Posted on 28. Apr, 2015 by admin.
Join us on June 27th for the conclusion of the 2014-15 school year Grand Prix Events!. They will restart again in few months and meanwhile here is your chance to finish the year strong. It is run right after the 11th Annual Western Alliance Summer Chess Camp (June 23-26th- see the other post) so as […]
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Monthly Camp with IM A. Diulgher: March 21
Posted on 13. Mar, 2015 by admin.
Welcome to a very unique concept for a daily camp. 2 International Masters (Levon Altounian and Alexei Diulgher) teaching the groups in the most fun and interactive way possible. Any level is welcome in those 3 groups. ATTACK! DEFENSE! PREPARE FOR THE UPCOMING STATE CHAMPIONSHIP WildCats (100-400) 9:30 – 11:30 a.m $35 […]