19TH ANNUAL WESTERN ALLIANCE ONLINE SUMMER CHESS CAMP JUNE 23-25, 2022

19TH ANNUAL WESTERN ALLIANCE ONLINE SUMMER CHESS CAMP JUNE 23-25, 2022

CHESS CAMP

19th Annual Western Alliance Summer Chess Camp

June 22-24, 2023, 9:00 AM—1:00 PM daily

For the past 18 years, International Master Levon Altounian has been working with chess players of all ranks and ages at the Western Alliance Summer Chess Camp. A summertime tradition, this much-anticipated event gives chess players of all ages an opportunity to interact with other chess players like themselves while learning from a group of professional chess instructors. We are pleased to announce that this year, the 19th Annual Western Alliance Chess Camp will be held online, joined by chess players not just from the greater Los Angeles and Tucson areas, but the nation overall. Some quick facts about the camp:

WHO: The Camp will be lead by International Master Levon Altounian and other chess instructors who share his love of the game. The camp will be joined from chess players from across the nation of a variety of ages and chess levels.

WHEN: June 22-24, 2022, 9:00 AM—1:00 PM daily.  

4 Blocks per day:
Block 1. 9:00-9:45 AM (Lesson / Lecture)
Block 2. 10:00- 10:45 AM (Lesson / Lecture)
Block 3. FunTime 11:00-11:30 PM (Daily Fun Online Activities)
Block 4. Game Time 11:30- 1:00 PM

HOW:  The chess camp will be conducted through Zoom and chess.com. ICC and Skype will be used as backups. In-person attendance in Burbank. 
There will be four groups based on chess rating:
Group 1: Beginner (WILDCATS) (Approx 100 -500 USCF)
Group 2:  Intermediate (COYOTES) (Approx 500 -900 USCF)
Group 3:Advanced Intermediate (HAWKS) (Approx 900 -1200 USCF)
Group 4:  Special (BEARS). (Approx 1200 -1700 USCF)
There will also be a virtual hangout room for students to interact, games and virtual prizes!

VIRTUAL REWARD SYSTEM: Students may win virtual or real prizes based on assignments, overall scores or the daily FunTime scores.

FEE: $110 per day or $275 for all 3 days. Discounts for additional family members. Payments can be made through Zelle, Venmo and Paypal

JOINING THE CAMP: Please contact us to register for the camp:
Levon Altounian (520) 891-3632 laltounian@msn.com

 

Academy of Music and Fine Arts

908 N. Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505

Call or Text with Your Request:
(747) 244-2300

17th Annual Western Alliance Online Summer Chess Camp | June 24-26, 2021

17th Annual Western Alliance Online Summer Chess Camp | June 24-26, 2021

CHESS CAMP

17th Annual Western Alliance Online Summer Chess Camp | June 24-26, 2021

VIA ZOOM

Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Levels
(100 — 1800 USCF)

$110 per day or $275 for all 3 days
Coaches assigned based on group level

2 lectures and 1 tournament daily

10:00 AM – 10:45 AM Lesson 1
10:45 AM –11:00 AM Break
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM Lesson 2
11:45 AM – 12:30 PM Lunch / Break
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM Tournament 

Family Discounts • Prizes

Questions: For all questions relating to the camp, please contact International Master Levon Altounian at 520-891-3632 or at LALTOUNIAN@MSN.COM

IN-PERSON CHESS CLASSES AVAILBLE AT OUR BURBANK LOCATION

Classes available on
 Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

323 S. Front St. Burbank, CA 91502 

Holiday Online Chess Camp Dec 27-29, 2020

Holiday Online Chess Camp Dec 27-29, 2020

CHESS CAMP

Holiday ONLINE
Chess Camp

DECEMBER 28-30, 10 AM-2 PM DAILY

Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Levels

Lessons in openings, middlegames and tactics
Games and fun activities.

$175 for the entire camp

Block 1: 10:00-10:45 AM (Lesson/Lecture)
Block 2: 11:00-11:45 AM (Lesson/Lecture)
Block 3: 11:45-12:30 PM Fun Time
(Daily fun online activities)
Block 4: GAME TIME 12: 30-2:00 PM

Questions: For all questions relating to the camp, please contact International Master Levon Altounian at 520-891-3632 or at LALTOUNIAN@MSN.COM

Academy of Music and Fine Arts

908 N. Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505

Call or Text with Your Request:
(747) 244-2300

16th Annual Western Alliance Online Summer Chess Camp Recap

16th Annual Western Alliance Online Summer Chess Camp Recap

CHESS CAMP

16th Annual Western Alliance Online Summer Chess Camp Recap

And so the 16th Annual Western Alliance Summer Chess Camp came to a close. For the first time ever, this popular chess camp was conducted entirely online via Zoom, Skype, ICC and TOTK. The camp was a smashing success, drawing dozens of participants of all rages, some of whom are rates as high as 2000 USCF. We had 7 helpers and coaches for 4 different groups. The schedule consisted of 2 lessons per day, a tournament and fun activities.

Questions: For all questions relating to the camp, please contact International Master Levon Altounian at 520-891-3632 or at LALTOUNIAN@MSN.COM

IN-PERSON CHESS CLASSES AVAILBLE AT OUR BURBANK LOCATION

Classes available on
 Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

323 S. Front St. Burbank, CA 91502 

“Master Training” Series #9 Chess Tournament

“Master Training” Series #9 Chess Tournament

chess tournament

Recap: Master Training Series #9 Chess Tournament

Thanks to all who participated in this wonderful tournament. It was a pleasure hosting you. Congratulations to all the winners of the individual sections and all who got certificates and trophies. See you at our next event!

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2020
9:00 AM
6240 LAUREL CYN BLVD. NORTH HOLLYWOOD, 91606

2 MAIN SECTIONS: EXPERT AND BOOSTER

FOR MORE INFORMATION: COACH LEVON ALTOUNIAN: LALTOUNIAN@MSN.COM / 520 891-3632.

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