The Ultimate Workshop for Tournament Preparation and Skill Improvement
New! Chess Improvement Workshop
Act fast to secure your spot – Limited availability!
Are you playing in the 2023 K-6 Nationals? Or are you looking for a quick strength-building session?
This is the ultimate tune-up if you're looking to sharpen your skills right before the main event. This workshop is ideal for any student rated 600 to 1700 USCF (or over 1000 on ChessKid!) who want to get better at chess with award-winning Magnus Academy coaches. Sessions will be divided by skill levels. Many Magnus Academy students have gone on to top 10 finishes at national events.
ONE TIME EVENT
In order to keep sessions small and high quality, we are taking reservations on a first-come, first-served basis.
This online workshop is a one-time-only event happening on Sunday, May 7th. It is the perfect opportunity to get a deeper understanding of the game and sharpen your skills for an upcoming tournament.
Learn from a top coach with a small peer group of other ChessKids at a similar skill level, and supercharge your chess improvement while having fun!
SUPERCHARGE YOUR LEARNING
Here are just some of the benefits of joining the Chess Improvement Workshop:
- Small Group Coaching & Nationals Tournament Preparation: Receive coaching by top instructors from Magnus Academy to level up your game and prep for live play. Perfect timing for those preparing for the 2023 National Elementary (K-6) Championship on May 12-14.
- Strategy and Tactics Training: Learn new strategies and tactics to improve your chess game and outsmart your opponents.
- Fun & Interactive Learning: Engage with other ChessKids in a safe and supportive place, all while learning from an expert coach.
And the best part? The ChessKid & Magnus Academy Chess Improvement Workshop is priced at an affordable $39 for a half day of chess training.
These small group sessions are limited to 6-8 kids per coach to allow for maximum learning. We group students with similar skill levels together. You can choose from two time slots (9:30 am–12 pm EST or 12:30–3 pm EST) to fit your schedule and skill level.
Don't miss this chance to improve your chess skills, get expert coaching advice, and connect with other young players in the chess community. Hurry, each session is limited! We can't wait to see you there!
About the Expert Workshop Coaches:
Coach Uthra started playing chess at a summer chess camp at the age of 6. She fell in love with the game and went on to earn the WFM title and won a gold medal at the Asian U-17 games. She has a peak FIDE rating of 2114 and has been coaching kids for more than 4 years. She holds a BA in Engineering and an MBA. Uthra lives with her husband and two children in Charlotte, NC.
Coach Adarsh is a FIDE Master (FIDE 2361) and has been playing chess since the age of 7. Adarsh is a commerce student and has won multiple International/National/State achievements which include a Commonwealth Silver Medal in U12 (2017). Adarsh is actively pursuing his ambition of getting an International Master title while simultaneously fulfilling his passion for nurturing and training young talents in chess by working with MCA.
Coach Alexander (USCF: 1650) Since 2016, Alexander has been working at Nottoway Middle School as a 7th-grade US History teacher. He was recently awarded recognition as Teacher of the Year for the middle school during the 2020-2021 school year in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Alexander has also been invited to teach chess at the Longwood University Talented and Gifted Summer Camps for two years in the running.
Coach Luke (USCF 1894) was taught how to play chess when he was six years old. Learning about pins and forks from an Australian neighbor created an enduring fascination for the game. Luke started playing in tournaments after immigrating to the USA in 1996 and joined what was then Silver Knights after seeing how much his daughter enjoyed the after-school programs and tournament training clubs.
Interested? Make sure you sign up quickly! Spots in this workshop are limited, and reservations will be given on a first-come, first-served basis.