MLK Chess Camp

  • Chess
Zoom
Jan 19 2026

Schedules

MLK 2026 Chess Camp, one day only Jan. 19 (01/19/2026-01/19/2026)

MLK 2026 Chess Camp, one day only Jan. 19
$65.00 USD $55.00 USD

Early bird price expires on Jan 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM

  • Mon1:00 - 4:00 pm (EST)

Description

 

 

 

Camp meets Monday January 19 only (MLK day), 1-4pm eastern (12-3pm Central, 11am-2pm Mountain, 10am-1pm Pacific)

 

 

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 12/02/2025 and ends on 01/19/2026

Restrictions

Participants must be 5 years to 18 years old when the program starts.

Online location

Zoom

Description

Camp meets One Day only:  Monday January 19 (MLK day) 1-4pm eastern (12-3pm Central, 11am-2pm Mountain, 10am-1pm Pacific)

Where: Mr. Garrison's Virtual Chess Room at zoom.com and www.lichess.org  (details below) 

Instructors:  Candidate Master Mr. Garrison & National Master Tony Nichols

Who:  Open to all campers age 5 through 18

Each camp day will be a mix of entertaining instruction and tournament play, including variants.  Campers will sometimes be combined, and other times will be grouped by skill level.  Camp is open to all school grades regardless of level.  

 

Knowledge Requirement:  Each student should know the basic rules of chess.  Your child may learn how to play here:  https://lichess.org/learn#/

 

Requirements:  Each student will need their own device and a good internet connection. We also recommend each device have a camera, but this is not a requirement.  Each student will need a free account at www.lichess.org