2020 Term 3 Chess Course: Game & Tournament Practice

Term 3: Game & Tournament Practice

Venue: Level 1, 667 Chapel Street, South Yarra, 3141, Victoria, Melbourne

Ages: 6-13

Term Fee: $0

 

Date: Sunday, September 20, 2020

Session 1: Game playing

Focus: Game practice

Simply wanting our members to practice what they have learned over the two terms and just enjoy playing the game. Additionally, with a tournament fast approaching, we want the children to be match ready and feel confident within their abilities.

Date: Sunday, October 18, 2020   

Session 2: Tournament practice

Focus: In-house tournament

Here, we will set up an in-house tournament, where the children can verse each other and try and beat there opposing classmates. The best of the best will be chosen for the external competitive tournament.

You will need to bring:

A water bottle to stay hydrated, snacks if you get peckish and any medication you require, such as an EpiPen or an asthma puffer.

About the coach: Anthony Hain (CM) 

Anthony Hain has been a chess coach for over 10 years. He enjoys the mental challenge of mind games and puzzles, including playing chess blindfolded. In the 2015 Oceania Zonal Open Championship, Anthony received his Candidate Master FIDE title. Outside of chess his hobbies include squash & racquetball.

Here are some of Anthony’s achievements:

  • 2015 Under 2200 rating prize winner at Doeberl Cup
  • 2015 Candidate Master Title Achieved at the Sydney Oceania Zonal
  • 2017 A Grade National Racquetball circuit champion
  • 2017 A Grade Racquetball Australian Open Winner
  • 2017 A Grade Racquetball Victorian Open Winner
  • 2018 Top Cut Finalist at the Dragonball super card game national championships

 

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