Wendell Meusa Foundation set to host chess camp

The Wendell Meusa Chess Foundation is continuing to push its agenda of spreading the game of chess among the younger generation; as such, the Foundation is set to host a chess camp over the next few weeks. The camp is aimed at teaching young minds the importance of problem solving, critical thinking, planning, assessing, sportsmanship, and patience.
The camp will take on two courses which are formulated for beginners and advanced players.
The introductory course will cater to players who are new to the sport or those who are not well versed as yet. The course is expected to cover the history of chess, the chessboard and pieces, algebraic notation (chess language) and the basic principles of play.
On the other hand, the advanced course has been formulated to suit those players who are already established and aspiring chess players. As such, more intense training sessions will be offered to deepen their understanding of the game, building on game skills and techniques thus covering more advanced ideas. Additionally, they will focus on tactics, strategy, middle game planning, and endgame techniques.
The camp will also provide opportunities to practise these skills in a variety of activities and workshops with classmates under the observation of the chess Instructors. The participants will be trained according to the World Chess Federation (FIDE) TRG 2018 Syllabus and Russia Training Manual.
In anticipation of the upcoming camp, a ‘Kids Chess Tournament’ will be staged this weekend from 09:00h to 16:00h. The first-, second- and third-place finishers will be rewarded while the Best Under-10 and Under-14 Boys and Girls and the youngest boy and girl will receive special prizes. The tournament will also assist local junior players with improving their or attaining FIDE rankings.
The camp will run from July 9 to August 3 at the American University of Peace Studies located on Sheriff Street. Interested person can contact 231 -1284 or 664 -0124 for more information or uplift forms at the University, Oasis Café or the National Sports Commission.