Sessions
We have regular junior chess session for any level.
- every Saturday, from 10am to 1pm at the Ballyphehane Community Centre.
- every Friday, from 4pm to 6pm at the Kinsale Community School.
- (almost) every Friday, from 7pm to 8pm at the Cork Chess Club.
- we will start online sessions (seminars) soon…
There is no age restriction, but ideally the best age to join when the child can already write down moves (for puzzles, or for competitive chess).
What do we do in these sessions? We learn key elements of the game through mini-games and practice games, helping to develop spatial awareness, calculation speed and depth, visualisation, systematic and strategic thinking. We also encourage out-of-the-box thinking, looking for alternative solutions, and improving evaluation skills—understanding what to look for in a position.
In addition, we focus on different learning techniques and provide coaching on the theory of the game, from the basics up to an advanced level, including but not limited to end games, middle games, and openings.
Lessons and Analyses
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Rook and Knight vs. Rook
In the Munster Chess Union’s Club League, I witnessed a remarkable game in which two players fought for more than five hours, including nearly 90 minutes in a single rook […]
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Chess Camp in Ballyphehane
We are happy to announce that, we will hold a full day junior chess camp for all levels and ages: Planned program While we provide some snacks during the day, […]
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Choices of promotion
Sometimes, a position can be very tricky, and the right evaluation is a key to make the right move on the board. Look at the following position where black is […]
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Chess Olympiad Day 7
Team Ireland faced Team Ecuador in Round 7 today. The signs were good before this round, since Team Ecuador were struggling to have a consistent form. They rotate their players […]
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Chess Olympiad Day 6
Liechtenstein – Ireland ½-3½. In the last couple of rounds Ireland faced stronger opponents, and still managed to compete. After the loss in the last round, it was expected to […]
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Rook and Knight vs. Rook
In the Munster Chess Union’s Club League, I witnessed a remarkable game in which two players fought for more than five hours, including nearly 90 minutes in a single rook […]
-
Chess Camp in Ballyphehane
We are happy to announce that, we will hold a full day junior chess camp for all levels and ages: Planned program While we provide some snacks during the day, […]
-
Choices of promotion
Sometimes, a position can be very tricky, and the right evaluation is a key to make the right move on the board. Look at the following position where black is […]
-
Chess Olympiad Day 7
Team Ireland faced Team Ecuador in Round 7 today. The signs were good before this round, since Team Ecuador were struggling to have a consistent form. They rotate their players […]
-
Chess Olympiad Day 6
Liechtenstein – Ireland ½-3½. In the last couple of rounds Ireland faced stronger opponents, and still managed to compete. After the loss in the last round, it was expected to […]
-
Rook and Knight vs. Rook
In the Munster Chess Union’s Club League, I witnessed a remarkable game in which two players fought for more than five hours, including nearly 90 minutes in a single rook […]
-
Chess Camp in Ballyphehane
We are happy to announce that, we will hold a full day junior chess camp for all levels and ages: Planned program While we provide some snacks during the day, […]
-
Choices of promotion
Sometimes, a position can be very tricky, and the right evaluation is a key to make the right move on the board. Look at the following position where black is […]
-
Chess Olympiad Day 7
Team Ireland faced Team Ecuador in Round 7 today. The signs were good before this round, since Team Ecuador were struggling to have a consistent form. They rotate their players […]
-
Chess Olympiad Day 6
Liechtenstein – Ireland ½-3½. In the last couple of rounds Ireland faced stronger opponents, and still managed to compete. After the loss in the last round, it was expected to […]