National/Provincial championships training program 全国/省级象棋锦标赛集训营

National/ Provincial championships training program

全国/省级象棋锦标赛集训营

Presented by VCS Principal Maxim Doroshenko (2462 CFC): FIDE Master & 2011 BC Champion

VCS is proud to present our National and Provincial Championship training program once again. This program is run by previous National Champions who know what it takes to reach to top at the highest levels. An intensive yet fun course, this is perfect opportunity to learn from top players and prepare for the upcoming championships. Space is limited – sign up now!

NPP Fall 2018 Program

Beginning in the fall of 2018, VCS’s popular National Preparation Program will be delivered in a new and exciting format. As well as the weekly intensive training sessions, this year’s NPP will also comprise of a monthly class tournament in which all NPP students are automatically registered. This tournament will fill the gap the NPP currently has by providing participants critical tournament experience with competition format time controls. In addition to tournament experience, professional coaches will be available during each tournament to analyze players’ games, a critical component to better chess. Trophies will be awarded to the top 3 players.

All players are highly encouraged to join this program – our national champion coaches are highly experienced in coaching all levels of chess and know how to train in order to attain high-level tournament success. 

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Our coaches:

GROUPS

*Monthly Class tournaments dates are highlighted in red

Tournament Format:

Students will be offered a transfer to higher rated groups if their rating increases over their group’s rating limit during the course of the program.

This program is intended to prepare students for the regional, provincial and national chess championships.  It is open to all levels, from Intermediate to advanced players, and is not restricted to VCS students. Students will be grouped based on their rating, and will receive specific training to enhance their tournament performance. Students can set their goals to participate in Regional, Provincial, National or any combination of these.   

COURSE MATERIAL

This intensive program provides additional training on top of regular group and private classes. The topics will include but are not limited to:

·       Explanation of general chess rules & specific rules applied in the Provincial/National championships

·       Time management in chess tournaments (how to use your time wisely for different time control games)

·       Practice games using the same time control as Provincial/National championships 

Training will be provided in:

·       Opening preparation

·       Tactics exercises

·       Learning different strategic concepts

·       Endgame practice

·       Improving calculation skills

Students will also have the opportunity to play rated games with post-game analysis, a key training method for any tournament preparation. 

ONLINE HOMEWORK

Online homework after each session is a key component in this program to ensure the participants have opportunities to review what they have learnt. We request the students to complete the homework as mandatory exercises in this program.  Students can work at their own pace and work through the weeks until the next workshop.  Coaches are available to help if any questions arise. Please remember all the activities are designed to be building blocks to assist students to reach their peak performance at the major chess championships.   

PROGRAM LOGISTICS

3 Terms: Fall, Winter, Spring

Spring term dates: Sep 22, 29, Oct 13, 20, 27, Nov 3, 17, 24, Dec 1, 8, 15

Location: Jericho Village Shopping Centre (312-2083, Alma St, Vancouver, BC, V6R4N6)

Sibling discount 20% off for 2^nd member or higher in the family. For preparation purposes, no onsite registration is allowed. 

For event photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/chessinbc/sets 

Contact: info@vanchess.ca Voicemail: (604)568-3283