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2026 Idaho Chess Coach Summer Chess Camp
Presented by Idaho Chess Coach (Josh Price) | Promoted in Partnership with ICN 🏆
This specialized camp is designed to give students in Grades K–12 a fun and educational environment to improve their skills. The Idaho Chess Network (ICN) is proud to help promote this exciting opportunity to our community.
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Whether your child is just learning how the pieces move or ready to tackle advanced concepts there is a session perfect for them!
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Monday July 27- Friday July 31, 2026
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Morning / Afternoon / Full Day
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Monday Aug 3 - Friday Aug 7, 2026
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Morning / Afternoon/ Full Day
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📍 Location
💰 Session Pricing
| Session Type |
Time |
Price per Week |
| Morning Session |
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM |
$150 |
| Afternoon Session |
12:30 PM – 3:00 PM |
$150 |
| Full-Day Session |
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
$250 |
👨🏫 Featured Instructors
| Instructor |
Class Level |
Focus Areas |
| National Master Makaio Krienke |
Beginner Class |
Fundamentals, tactics, building a strong foundation |
| State Champion Josh Price |
Intermediate & Advanced |
Strategy, calculation, positional understanding, tournament skills |
Classes are separated by skill level, with groups above and below a 1200 online rapid peak rating.
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🎯 Why Attend?
This scholastic event provides a fun, supportive environment where players can:
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- Improve their chess skills significantly.
- Make new friends across Idaho.
- Develop confidence both on and off the chessboard.
- Gain U.S. Chess experience through weekly rated tournaments.
✅ What's Included
- Daily Instruction: Lessons, games, analysis, puzzles, and competitions.
- Rated Tournaments: End-of-week USCF-rated scholastic tournaments every Friday.
- Friday Pizza Lunch: Provided on tournament days.
- Snacks & Refreshments: Daily snacks and beverages included.
- Skill-Based Grouping: Ensures students play and learn with peers at their level.
📋 Requirements & Important Notes
| Requirement |
Details |
| Chess Knowledge |
Students should know how the pieces move and the objective of the game. |
| Lunch |
Bring your own lunch daily (pizza provided Fridays only). |
| Friday Schedule |
Tournaments run from 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM. |
| Eligibility |
Open to all K–12 students. No USCF membership required for attendance (required for rated play). |
📞 Contact & Registration
Call or Text: 208.283.3385
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Warm regards,
The Board of Directors
Idaho Chess Network
(d/b/a Idaho Chess Federation)
📧 info@idahochess.net | 🌐 idahochess.net
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