Chess Camp for Intermediate (All Day) Week 2

Over 1000 | Intermediate–Advanced (Week 2 All Day)
Coach: Josh Price
Take your chess game to the next level in our intensive Intermediate–Advanced program led by Coach Josh Price. Designed for players rated over 1000, this camp focuses on the skills and strategies needed to compete confidently and improve tournament performance. Through lessons, guided analysis, puzzles, and practice games, students will learn how stronger players think and make decisions

In this week, you will learn:
• The importance of pawn structure and how it serves as a roadmap for success
• Utilizing your pieces toward a common purpose and coordinating them effectively
• Controlling your opponent’s pieces and limiting their active options
• Using patience as a weapon and recognizing when to improve your position
• Understanding why striking too early can undermine an otherwise strong planWeek 2 Afternoon – Beyond the Middlegame: Endgame Understanding, Intuition, and Implementation
In this week, you will learn:
• Key principles in king and pawn endgames
• Ways to navigate and simplify confusion in rook endgames
• A structured endgame “thinking method” for practical play
• Principles for transitioning correctly from middlegame to endgame
• How to recognize and prepare for endgames before they ariseImportant Friday Schedule: Students participating in the weekly USCF-rated tournament will need to attend from 8:30 AM–3:30 PM on Friday, regardless of their regular camp session time. This allows all participants to compete in the full tournament experience.

In addition to daily instruction and training, students will have the opportunity to compete in a USCF-rated tournament each Friday, allowing them to apply what they’ve learned in a competitive setting and earn or improve their official rating. Lunch will be provided on Fridays and will include pizza. Snacks and drinks will also be available throughout the camp to keep students energized and focused.
Whether you’re preparing for tournaments or simply looking to become a stronger player, this camp will provide the tools, knowledge, and practice needed to elevate your game.