Summer Fiesta Chess Camp - 7/25/2026
SUMMER FIESTA CHESS CAMP
July 25th, 2026(Sat), 10:30-17:45
Osaki, Shinagawa (2 min walk from JR Osaki station-details to be provided upon registration)
Camper Ages: Rising 2nd-9th graders
Instructor:
CM Alex Averbukh
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Time Schedule:
10:15 AM
Drop-Off: Campers enter through the Lobby (Details to be provided upon registration) and meet camp faculty and staff in the room for morning roll-call and announcements.
10:30 AM
Morning Session: After an initial skills assessment, campers are divided into three groups. Tactical Tune Up campers play a round of chess using a G/15 time control. Students finishing their
game early work with a tutor to review and analyze their game. Checkmate Challenge campers work on honing their middle and endgame checkmate techniques. Chess Crash Course campers start with
the foundation of pawn and piece movement, and game-play.
11:35 AM
Late-Morning Session: Campers go to their assigned groups. Instructors will cover a skill level-appropriate topic divided between classroom-style learning and hands-on exercises.
12:30 PM
Lunch: Spend some down-time chatting with friends in the ThinkPark tower or Gate City Osaki. [NOTE: Lunch is not provided. Please bring money to purchase lunch.]
1:30 PM
Afternoon Session: Campers go to their assigned groups. Instructors will cover a skill level-appropriate topic divided between classroom-style learning and hands-on exercises.
2:30 PM
Special Event: ’Human Chess Mission Impossible!’ All players start as Pawns on one side of the board. The coach is the King and stands at the opposite
side. If you successfully touch the King, you earn a Pawn Promotion and become a Queen! 👑
3:00 PM
July Birthday Party: Everyone deserves a “hip, hip, hooray” on their birthday. That’s why we throw a monthly party for our birthday kids of the month. [NOTE: Please notify us if your child's
birthday is in July.]
3:30 PM
Special Event: Kendama Workshop by CM Alex
5:30–5:45 PM
Pick-Up: Students are to be picked-up promptly by 5:45 PM at the Lobby.
Cost:
TBCC Members: 19,800 yen if registration and payment are received before July 10, 2026; 23,760 yen after early registration; 28,080 yen for on-site registration.
Non-Members: 24,840 yen if registration and payment are received before July 10, 2026; 27,000 yen after early registration; 31,320 yen for on-site registration.
Camp registration closes on July 10, 2026 and all payment must be transferred by registration deadline.
Half day session (AM 10:30-12:30 or PM 13:45-17:45) is also available for a half price.
Please send the following information to tokyo_bilingual_chess_club@beaconsq.info for registration:
- Student Name
- Parent Name
- School
- Grade
- Phone Number
- Chess Level (rating, experience, etc.)
- Is your child's birthday in July? (Y/N)
Jungle Rumble Tournament
Tokyo Bilingual Chess Club's Jungle Rumble Chess Tournament held on June 6, 2026 with the time control of 25 min. + 5 sec. increment. The Tournament Director, CM Alex Averbukh made the pairings each round and settled any type of dispute that arose during the game. We could not hold chess tournaments without him!
There were 20 young players, that came out during our tournament from at least 10 schools. Although many people believe that chess is just a game, there are many scientific and artistic applications that the game has to offer. Children played five rounds showing fine sportsmanship as well as fine ability. We won't be so concerned about preparation because the results are not as meaningful this time and we can focus on making sure kids are getting an enjoyable and edifying chess experience.
🌟 OUR VISION🌟
Prestige & Family: Our Deep-Rooted Story
🍁Our Roots: A Legacy of Excellence and Close-Knit Community
Tokyo Bilingual Chess School was born from the chess club at Nishimachi International School—an institution renowned for its prestigious reputation, rigorous standards, and exclusive learning environment. We are not just a school; we are a curated community. Embracing Nishimachi’s cherished philosophy, we maintain small class sizes where elite instructors and students connect like family. Here, your child does not just learn chess—they gain entry into a prestigious, supportive, and truly international family.
🍂Inspired by the Spirit of Nishimachi’s Founder, Tane Matsukata
When Tane Matsukata founded Nishimachi, she envisioned a place where language and cultural barriers would vanish, creating a warm, nurturing environment where every child was valued as family. It is this exact visionary spirit that inspired the creation of the Tokyo Bilingual Chess School.
Our chess community is built on that very same foundation. To us, chess is more than a game of strategy; it is a bridge that connects us. We have intentionally built a selective, tight-knit family where our children, our elite masters, and our dedicated parents all share a deep, supportive bond. We do not just teach chess—we carry forward a legacy of heart, prestige, and global community, welcoming those who seek a truly meaningful and exclusive educational family.
The Thinking Curriculum
We believe that children flourish best in an environment that is both nurturing and challenging. Chess is our thinking curriculum, intentionally guiding students to develop:
♖ Strategic and analytical thinking
♖ Creativity and problem-solving
♖ Focus, memory, and decision-making
♖ Emotional maturity and sportsmanship
♖ Bilingual communication skills
Cultivating Global Thinkers
Our ultimate vision is to cultivate a selective group of students who:
♘ Think deeply and act thoughtfully
♘ Approach challenges with curiosity and resilience
♘ Communicate confidently across languages and cultures
♘ Contribute positively to their communities and beyond
At Tokyo Bilingual Chess School, we strive to create an exclusive sanctuary where every learner feels supported, inspired, and empowered—developing the skills, mindset, and character to thrive in chess, in school, and in life.
💡WHY DO WE DO IT?💡
My son enjoyed his K-5 elementary school chess club in Tokyo. He was really looking forward to playing the chess club champions from the other international schools at the upper elementary chess club. Then, before the summer break, we learned the bad news. The majority of international schools had no chess club for elementary students in Tokyo to experience the benefit of chess. I started to speak with the school principal, teachers, students and parents.
Afterward I wondered, "could a parent with no expertise in chess start a chess tournament at the Nishimachi International School in Tokyo???" After all, I'm barely a good match for my 6 year old son! As it turns out, there were some helpful web sites indicating, this is indeed possible! But, how? A couple of the sites even provided general descriptions of the process of starting a scholastic chess tournament. However, none gave a good detailed blow-by-blow description of the process with actual requirements, all the necessary documents and materials to pull it off. I needed a scholastic chess tournament start-up do-it-yourself kit for dummies. But, none existed.
It was hard to put the idea of starting a chess tournament aside, in spite of my ignorance on the subject. My son and a lot of other kids in Tokyo Bilingual Chess School stood to benefit a lot from the effort.
There will be still a lot of details to sort out and materials to prepare for our tournaments and events.
Let us try! And then try again! Hang in there!
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