Got on board!  The Tokyo Bilingual Chess Club's Funniest Summer Chess Camp returned with in-person sessions on July 31, 2021 as kids feel like improving their games in a fun and safe atmosphere.  We had 15 students in total who all enjoyed a combination of classroom instruction and playing chess, as well as fun outdoor time with the lunch and snack time!  Players were divided into two groups of similar strength to maximize the learning experience.

Each group had sessions with different instructors.

This format allows the instructors to tune each session to the strengths and needs of the students.  It's almost like one on one instruction from some of the top names in chess in Japan.  Group B was taught by TBCC Senior Instructor, Teacher ICE.  During the day, basic rules and endgame techniques were covered, building to more advanced concepts.  The top class, or "Master Class", was taught by our Director, CM Alex Averbukh. It has been a rewarding experience working with these wonderful children.  

Small class sizes and top notch instructors make this camp a great opportunity to hone kid's game.

We hope this camp thrives for years to come. It was created to provide full-day care so that parents can leave their children for the day with confidence that camp will be fun and educational. And having multiple levels allows our students to receive targeted training from our level-appropriate and experienced teachers.  

Special thanks to H. Endo, TBCC alumni, who who helped our chess camp as a Teaching Assistant.  

We hope that every player goes home feeling like a winner!  Once again, thank you to all who participated and everyone for supporting our programs! Stay tuned for the Miracle Chess Tournament on August 21, 2021!