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San Diego Chess Club
SDCC is recognized as one of the most important chess organizations in America, which significantly contributes to the cultural richness of San Diego and the scholastic chess program enjoys tremendous support through out the community. For over a year the chess club have gone through some significant and much needed renovation. This project is taking time, but you name it and its been done: roof, ceiling, floor, plumbing, electrical work, bathrooms, kitchen, windows, etc, every detail is being worked on. It will be absolutely thrilling to call this home and continue to welcome students who are discovering the Royal... read more
Summer Chess Camp
We are excited to announce that in July we will offer 2 separate weeks of summer camps together with the San Diego Chess Club. All students from K through 12 are welcome. Our sessions are designed to engage all skill levels. Individual instructors will lead beginner, intermediate, and advanced groups through out the sessions. Chess Minds in Motion / San Diego Chess Club Summer Chess Camp Dates: July 18-22 July 25-29 Times: 9 am – Noon Fee: $150 / week Venue: San Diego Chess Club, 2225 6th Ave San Diego CA 92101 Instructors: NM Martin Nilsson Special Options / Accommodations: Early Registration: Register by April 30 and receive a 20% discount on registration. Sibling Discount: Receive 50% off registration for each additional sibling. Early drop off: Early drop off is available from 7.30 am for a $10 / day fee. Connecting with Balboa Park afternoon camps from 1 – 4 pm. We will walk our summer camp participants across the Park for those who are enrolled in afternoon sessions at other institutions in Balboa Park. Payment: Make checks payable to Martin Nilsson Martin Nilsson, 2421 5th Ave, San Diego, CA... read more
Chess for kids in SD
There are plenty of venues to explore chess in San Diego. It is amazing to actually see the number of students who know the basics of the Royal Game. In San Diego many students will have a chance to experience chess at some point. Most kids are introduced to chess at scholastic after school enrichment programs. These programs teach students how to play a game of chess, from learning how the pieces move to check mates, tactics, and strategies. “Searching for Bobby Fischer” is a great film for anyone interested in chess. It’s a movie about a 7 year old chess prodigy, set in New York, with actors Ben Kingsley and Lawrence Fishburne. It’s a must-watch movie with the family if the kids are into chess and ready to take their first steps into tournament chess. At the San Diego Chess Club we run a fantastic kids’ club that meets every Friday evening from 6:30-9:00 pm. Participation is open to grades K-12, from beginner to seasoned tournament player. Some of the strongest kids in San Diego stop by on a regular basis. There are no membership requirements, only a modest $10 drop in fee, and plenty of fun for all students. Most students who become scholastic tournament players take either group or private lessons. We work on chess during the week and try to play tournaments at every opportunity. There are many good instructors in San Diego. Don’t be afraid to ask about their credentials, their role in the chess community, and verify their recommendations. It is a small community, please reach out if you have any concerns.... read more
A New Beginning
Happy New Year, Everyone! Welcome to 2016. This year is shaping up to be our best year ever. We thought we should share some of our goals for the next twelve months: New schools are enrolling our programs, joining our vibrant community – we are thankful for the expansion and look forward to engaging new students. Be on the lookout for more scholastic tournaments. We plan to organize more successful tourneys in 2016. Keep your eyes peeled for new blogs and tutorials here on the website. This year we are redoubling our efforts to make the website a dynamic resource for all our community... read more