Summer Knights Chess Camp

The Madison City Chess League is pleased to offer five (5) different chess camp opportunities for students K-12. You can register online for chess camp here. After the three-day camp that runs from Wed-Friday at Rainbow Elementary, your child can participate in a chess tournament on Saturday July 25th in both rated and non-rated sections and apply what was learned during chess camp. You can register online for the chess tournament here.

Meet Our Instructors

Read about our instructors for the upcoming Summer Knights Chess Camp, including International Master Danny Rensch in this Madison Record article.

International Master Danny Rensch

Dr. Paul Mulqueen, Chess Coach for Bob Jones and James Clemens High Schools, former MCS elementary chess coach

Noel Newquist, Art Teacher and Chess Coach for Heritage Elementary School, Secretary of Madison City Chess League

Classes For Competitive Players

Beginner Competition (USCF rating below 500) - This class focuses on how to set and avoid opening traps, strategy, endgames, and tournament prep. Designed for players who have competed in USCF chess tournaments.
MCCL Chess Instructor: Dr. Paul Mulqueen

Intermediate Competition (USCF rating 500–1000) - This class is designed for players with tournament experience.
Guest Instructor: IM Danny Rensch, VP Chess.com

Advanced Competition (USCF rating above 1000) - This class is designed for players who frequently play in tournaments.
Guest Instructor: IM Danny Rensch, VP Chess.com

Classes For Non-Competitive Players

Learn to Play Chess- This class will teach basics, how pieces move, point values, and rules. Designed for students who want to learn how to play and who want to join school chess clubs. Workbook provided.
MCCL Chess Instructor: Noel Newquist

Recreation Chess - This class focuses on the player who wants to play chess for fun and has very little to no competitive chess playing experience. Teaches basic chess rules, objectives, strategy, and openings. Encourages kids to play against each other and have fun playing chess. Great for getting kids ready to join a school chess club!
MCCL Chess Instructor: Noel Newquist

When

July 22-24, 2015
Learn To Play: 8:30-11:30am
Beginner Competition: 8:30-11:30am
Intermediate Competition: 8:30-11:30am
Advanced Competition: 1:00-4:00pm
Recreational Chess: 1:00-4:00pm