Learn to Play the Sicilian Dragon!
The Sicilian is the best defense in chess! Black scores a higher percentage with this opening than any other, for decades! Learn this exciting opening from Master William Schill (FIDE) who has played it close to home in the Washington State Chess Championship and as far away as Budapest Hungary! Your opponents in local tournament, or the elementary championship, always expect 1. e4 e5, surprise them with 1. e4 c5! Being prepared with good opening lines gives you confidence when playing higher rated players, so get ready!
- Drop off at 9 am daily, pickup at 3 pm. Please be prompt!
- Pizza/boxed lunches available for additional fee
Basic chess knowledge. This is an intermediate level camp.
- Ability to see a move or two ahead.
- Can solve checkmate in 1 or 2 move type problems
- Touch move, player etiquette, and good sportsmanship!
- Some tournament experience helpful!
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