Places on the ECF Chess Academy Weekend

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Due to the “promotion” of 3 players to the International Programme, there are three places available in the Academy Plus Section of the ECF Chess Academy Study Weekend being held at St Johns Hotel on 9th (09.30-17.00) and 10th (09.00-16.00) April 2016 in Solihull, West Midlands.

Applicants are invited who have an ECF standard play grade of 90-125 and are U14 or younger.

The cost is £120 which includes 5 hours of coaching (excluding breaks) each day for students with IM Andrew Martin (total 10 hours), text book, equipment and 3 hours (optional) sessions for parents on helping your child to be successful in their chess.

Topics for the weekend (as per the FIDE syllabus):

Saturday –
MAJOR – How to prepare for a game in a big event
MINOR – Essential Pawn Endgames

Sunday –
MAJOR – The Art of Defence
MINOR – More on Defence

IMPORTANT – these topics will be taught at an advanced level not beginner level. Therefore it is essential that students arrive at the weekend with a pre-existing understanding and working knowledge of the topics.

You must be eligible to play for England (i.e. not another country) and not committed to another FIDE Academy. Please email Traci Whitfield on [email protected] to apply with the child’s name, grade, level of ECF membership (e.g. Gold) and your contact details (address, preferred email and phone number)