Spring Classes end June 6 & 7
(Spring classes do not meet May 30 or May 31)
Class times 5:15-6:45pm (Tuesday=Int/Adv; Wednesdays Multilevel)
You may still join at pro-rated cost by emailing raygarrison@arborchess.com
Summer 2023 Virtual Classes
Register by Friday, June 16
Summer Monday Evening
Beginning
Chess Class
5:15-6:15pm Eastern (4:15-5:15 Central)
June 19 through August 14, 2023
All Classes meet on-line via Zoom and www.lichess.org
This class is for beginners. Students should be somewhat familiar with how the pieces move (click here to learn).
Students will learn opening principles, basic tactics and basic endgame technique in an engaging atmosphere.
Instructor: Mr. Garrison
$139 by Friday, June 16 ($159 after)
Meets Six Mondays:
June 19
June 26
July 10
July 17
August 7
August 14
(no class July 3, July 24, July 31)
Summer Tuesday Evening
Intermediate/Advanced
Chess Class
5:15-6:45pm eastern (4:15-5:45 central)
June 20 through August 29, 2023
All Classes meet on-line via Zoom and www.lichess.org
This class will be geared towards experienced players.
Instructor: Mr. Garrison
$139 by Friday, June 16 ($159 after)
Meets Seven Tuesdays:
June 20
June 27
July 11
July 18
August 8
August 15
August 29
(no class July 4, July 25, August 1, August 22)
Summer Wednesday Evening
Multi-level
Chess Class
5:15-6:45pm eastern (4:15-5:45 central)
June 21 through August 30, 2023
All Classes meet on-line via Zoom and www.lichess.org
This class is open to all students who are familiar with forks and pins. Otherwise all levels and ages are welcome!
Students will learn various opening ideas and endgame techniques, while exploring grandmaster games and more
Instructor: Mr. Garrison
$139 by Friday, June 16 ($159 after)
Meets Seven Wednesdays:
June 21
June 28
July 12
July 19
August 9
August 16
August 30
(no class July 5, July 26, August 2, August 23)
GENERAL CLASS INFORMATION:
How Classes are Structured:
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Every scheduled class day will be a mix of entertaining instruction and tournament play.
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All chess classes will focus on traditional chess, however, students will learn and practice other variants as well (such as crazyouse, atomic chess, etc.)
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Instructor Candidate Master Ray Garrison
Requirements:
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Each student will need their own device and a good internet connection. Each student will need a free account at www.lichess.org
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We also recommend each device have a camera but this is not a requirement.
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Knowledge Requirements: For chess classes, all students should know the basic rules. If your child is a true beginner, please check out this excellent interactive turorial: https://lichess.org/learn#/
Virtual Class/Camp Cancellation policy: Sorry, no refunds (credits are possible)