Thanksgiving Break Advanced Online Camp (1100-1600) with IM Yoav Milikow
Thanksgiving Break Advanced Online Camp (1100-1600) with IM Yoav Milikow
OVERVIEW
This online camp runs from 11 am ET to 5 pm ET on Wednesday, November 25th and Friday, November 27th. There is no camp on Thursday, November 26th (Thanksgiving Day).
This camp costs $160, but we also offer one-day options for $95 and a half-day option for $100. The half-day option allows students to attend for a three-hour window on both days.
Camps feature daily USCF-rated online games, so please make sure your child’s USCF membership is active.
This advanced camp is designed for students rated between 1100 and 1600. Students rated below 1100 are allowed to join the advanced camp as long as they can keep up with the material. Students below 1100 should understand that the instructor will be targeting a rating range of 1100-1600 when preparing lessons.
ABOUT International master Yoav Milikow
Coach Yoav earned the prestigious International Master title in 2022. His peak FIDE standard rating is 2460, which corresponds to approximately 2600 USCF. He has competed in the World Junior Chess Championship and European Individual Chess Championship.
SAMPLE CAMP SCHEDULE
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| 11:00 - 11:30 | Warmup exercises (endgames, strategy, or tactics puzzles) |
| 11:30 - 12:45 | Interactive lecture by coach |
| 12:45 - 1:30 | Daily fun activity (e.g. coach's simul, chess variant tournaments, blitz, etc.) |
| 1:30 - 2:00 | Lunch break |
| 2:00 - 3:30 | USCF-rated online tournament |
| 3:30 - 4:30 | Post-game analysis of the tournament |
| 4:30 - 5:00 | Students solve puzzles as a group |