For advanced players
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For advanced players
07/27-07/31 Endgame Empire
07/27-07/31 Endgame Empire
Early Bird Special! Sign up before May 1st for $20 off!
10:30am-1:00pm ET, 1:30pm - 4:00pm ET
7/27/2026 - 7/31/2026
All Skill levels, from brand new beginners to strong tournament players are welcome!
Endgame Empire – Build Your Kingdom. Rule the Board.
Every great empire is built on strategy, vision, and strong leadership. In chess, the endgame is where the most important decisions are made. Success in this phase requires careful thinking, precision, and confidence.
Campers will build their “Endgame Empire” by working on important concepts at an appropriate skill level for their group. Some ideas covered in this camp are:
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Lay the Foundations: Learn essential endgame principles such as king activity, opposition, pawn structure, and the rule of the square.
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Command the King: Understand how the king changes from a piece that must be protected in the opening into one of the most powerful pieces in the endgame.
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Conquer Weaknesses: Learn how to identify and attack weaknesses in the opponent’s pawn structure.
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Claim Victory: Practice practical endgame positions and real game situations to turn small advantages into decisive results.
By the end of the week, campers won't just play endgames better. They will rule the board with confidence!
Typical schedule for a day:
- 10:30-10:40 Introductions, chat, get to know each other
- 10:40-11:10 Lesson
- 11:10-11:45 Practice games and possibly student game analysis
- 11:45-12:00 Break
- 12:00-12:25 Lesson
- 12:25-1:00 Practice games
More questions? Please take a look at our Online Camp FAQ.
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