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For kids that know the basic rules of chess, but would like to advance their game. Participants will be introduced to tournament style play. Instruction will begin with a quick recap of special moves and draw situations. This includes castling and en passant. Then further instruction will cover learning standard openings, playing with a plan, applying intermediate and advanced tactics, and executing endgames. Game analysis will aid in instruction. The session will conclude with a mini tournament. This camp will be run by Glenn Segal, current Science Teacher and Chess Coach at Cockeysville Middle School. Mr. Segal has been in education for 30 years and has organized of Community Chess Programs and Chess Camps for over 19 years.
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