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Events

  • Chess at Dobie Monday, July 07, 2008 - Monday, December 26, 2078 Dobie Mall 2021 Guadalupe St. Austin, Texas 78751 United States of America Austin Chess Enterprises - Gary Gaiffe Unrated G/10 Tournament EVERY Monday evening at Dobie Mall (food court).
  • The US Chess Open is Texas bound! Saturday, August 02, 2008 - Sunday, August 10, 2008 The Westin Park Central Dallas 12720 Merit Dr. Dallas, Texas 75251 United States of America US Chess Federation The US Open is back in Texas!
  • Competitive Improvement Workshop Series - Session 5 Monday, August 04, 2008 - Friday, August 08, 2008 Great Hall Games 5501 N. Lamar Suite A-135 Austin, Texas 78751 United States of America Paul Chaplin and Eugene Kohnitz Each workshop session is limited in size to 16–18 participants and split into two groups based on age, rating and competitive experience. Preferred rating and experience levels are USCF 400 and three tournaments. We will consider marginal cases based on a local chess instructor’s recommendation and/or other relevant factors! Our recommended minimum academic level is “2nd Grade Graduate” — although we do have a lot of fun, these workshops are not chess camps. Since several hours a day are spent in a classroom setting, during which all students will need to maintain discipline and focus, parents should carefully consider their children's proclivities and expectations.
  • Competitive Improvement Workshop Series - Session 6 Monday, August 11, 2008 - Friday, August 15, 2008 Great Hall Games 5501 N. Lamar Suite A-135 Austin, Texas 78751 United States of America Paul Chaplin and Eugene Kohnitz Each workshop session is limited in size to 16–18 participants and split into two groups based on age, rating and competitive experience. Preferred rating and experience levels are USCF 400 and three tournaments. We will consider marginal cases based on a local chess instructor’s recommendation and/or other relevant factors! Our recommended minimum academic level is “2nd Grade Graduate” — although we do have a lot of fun, these workshops are not chess camps. Since several hours a day are spent in a classroom setting, during which all students will need to maintain discipline and focus, parents should carefully consider their children's proclivities and expectations.
  • JCC Chess Camp Monday, August 18, 2008 - Friday, August 22, 2008 Dell Jewish Community Campus 7300 Hart Lane Austin, Texas 78731 United States of America Jewish Community Association of Austin All Levels - For campers entering grades 2–9. Come learn about the exciting world of chess with a local expert! This camp, led by Gary Gaiffe, splits campers by experience and skill level and focuses on developing each camper’s skills through learning and playing:
    • Beginner/Intermediate: rules of the game, basic chess theory, piece movement, game objectives, tournament rules
    • Advanced: chess analysis, decision-making tactics, calculated and intuitive sacrifices, checkmate patterns, tournament strategies