SuperStates Rookie Camp

Friday, March 24th, 5:30-7:30pm (note: this event conflicts with Bughouse)

Hyatt Regency Valencia, Canyon Country Room

Early Bird - $40 by March 18th

Regular - $50 (or email Coach Jay if you have a room at the Hyatt on Friday night) by March 22nd, 11:59pm

Late/Site - $60 by 5:15pm, Friday, March 24th

Topics Covered:

Rules of Play (10-15 minutes)

• Castling
• En Passant
• Promotion
• 5 Types of Draws

US Chess Rules & Protocols (5-10 minutes)

• Touch move
• Draw claims
• Notation (not in K-1, K-2 U200, or JV K-3)
• Clock rules

Fundamental Checkmates (30-40 minutes)

• Two-Rook Mate
• Queen & King Mate
• Rook & King Mate
• Winning a Pawn Endgame (basic)

Popular Opening Traps and defending against them! (20 minutes)

• Scholar’s Mate
• Fried Liver Attack

Critical Strategic Advice for the Tournament Player (10 minutes)

Practice with a Chess Clock (remaining time)

Any camper who wishes to learn & practice notating their moves (not required in the Young Rookies or JV K-3) can do that during the final part of the mini-camp.