19TH ANNUAL WESTERN ALLIANCE ONLINE SUMMER CHESS CAMP JUNE 22-24, 2023

19TH ANNUAL WESTERN ALLIANCE ONLINE SUMMER CHESS CAMP JUNE 22-24, 2023

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 17th 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, 2023, 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

Los Angeles Chess Clubs

Los Angeles Chess Clubs

SATORI / IST / ST LEON / ST PETER CHESS CLUBS: 2021 SUMMER AND FALL CLUBS UPDATE.
 
Welcome back to regular after school chess programs in Los Angeles! Thank you all for staying with chess through the pandemic and joining back. 
 
Fun fact: Satori International and IST clubs this year are off the charts in terms of interest and student level!
 
CHESS CLUBS: We are happy to start chess clubs at your school. Just drop us a note.
JOINING EXISTING GROUPS: to join any existing clubs, please provide basic info such as age / chess level and dates available and we will help you find a suitable time slot in person or online.
 
Online groups are instructed by International Master Levon Altounian and are on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
You can also fill our our online application and we will contact you back at our earliest convenience.
 

JOINING A CLUB: Please contact us to register for a club:
Levon Altounian (520) 891-3632 laltounian@msn.com

17th Annual Western Alliance ONLINE Summer Chess Camp | June 24-26, 2021 via Zoom

17th Annual Western Alliance ONLINE Summer Chess Camp | June 24-26, 2021 via Zoom

For the past 16 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 17th 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 24-26, 2020, 10:00 AM—2:00 PM daily via Zoom

4 Blocks per day:
Block 1. 10:00-10:45 AM (Lesson / Lecture)
Block 2. 11:00- 11:45 AM (Lesson / Lecture)
Block 3. FunTime 11:45-12:30 PM (Daily Fun Online Activities)
Block 4. Game Time 12:30- 2:00 PM

HOW:  The chess camp will be conducted through Zoom and chess.com. ICC and Skype will be used as backups.
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, Paylal and Events4chess.

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

In-Person Chess Classes in Burbank

In-Person Chess Classes in Burbank

Miss human interaction?Attend in-person chess classes in Burbank!

We adhere to all CDC guidelines to keep our students and instructors safe.
• MASKA ARE MANDATORY for students and instructors
• We practice social distancing
• All high-touch areas cleaned and sanitized after each group
• Groups capped at 6 students

Location:  Academy of Music and Fine Arts
323 S. Front St. Burbank, CA 91502

In-person chess classes offered on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Online groups also available

Please contact us at (818) 760-3185 for more information. You can also send us an inquiry through our Contact Page

 

 

16th Annual Western Alliance Sumer Chess Camp ONLINE

16th Annual Western Alliance Sumer Chess Camp ONLINE

For the past 15 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 16th 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 22-25, 2020, 10:00 AM—2:00 PM daily. There will be an orientation at 9:00 AM on Monday, June 22 for all students as a general introduction to the camp.
4 Blocks per day:
Block 1. 10:00-10:45 AM (Lesson / Lecture)
Block 2. 11:00- 11:45 AM (Lesson / Lecture)
Block 3. FunTime 11:45-12:30 PM (Daily Fun Online Activities)
Block 4. Game Time 12:30- 2:00 PM

HOW:  The chess camp will be conducted through Zoom and chess.com. ICC and Skype will be used as backups.
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: Due to the unprecedented situation and shorter camp hours, the price will be half the usual amount and set at $200 per student with discounts for additional family members. Payments can be made through Zelle, Venmo, Paylal and Events4chess.

JOINING THE CAMP: Please contact us to register for the camp:
Levon Altounian (520) 891-3632 laltounian@msn.com
Molly Coy (520) 349-7580
Once registered, Mrs. Molly Coy, our camp administrator, will contact each student with their personalized schedule and to help set up and check all your connections.

You can download the camp flyer here: http://angelenochessclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/16th-Annual-Western-Alliance-Summer-Online-Chess-Camp1.pdf



 

 

16th Annual Western Alliance Sumer Chess Camp ONLINE

Online Chess Lessons

Learn to play chess online with International Master Levon Altounian. Group and private classes available for beginner, intermediate and advance level chess players. Contact us for more info.