Chess Classes
Summer 2025
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Intermediate/Advanced
Chess Class
Tuesdays, June 17-August 26
5:15-6:45pm eastern (4:15-5:45 central)
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This class will be geared towards experienced players, some students are very strong and the class instruction is geared accordingly.
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Instructor: Mr. Garrison
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$199
vacation plans? you may pro-rate. please email raygarrison@arborchess.com
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Meets Nine Tuesdays:
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June 17
June 24
July 1
July 8
July 15
(we do not meet July 22)
July 29
August 5
August 12
(we do not meet Aug 19)
August 26
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Multi-Level
Chess Class
Wednesdays, June 18-August 27
5:15-6:45pm eastern (4:15-5:45 central)
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This class is open to all students of any level (students should understand the rules). Most students are elementary or middle school. Students will learn openings, tactics, endgames and more.
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Instructor: Mr. Garrison
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$199
vacation plans? you may pro-rate. please email raygarrison@arborchess.com
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Meets Nine Wednesdays:​
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June 18
June 25
July 2
July 9
July 16
(we do not meet July 23)
July 30
August 6
August 13
(we do not meet Aug 20)
August 27
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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
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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#/
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Virtual Class/Camp Cancellation policy: Sorry, no refunds (credits are possible)