Checkmate

The game of chess has oftentimes brought both old and young together across the board for cross-generational time together. Age doesn’t matter when playing chess, only a willingness to learn and engage.

This year Jacob Garrison, along with the GEAR UP program and Sheila Lavala, have added a wonderful opportunity for all chess players in Bonner and Boundary counties. They have invited Julie Nahlen, a nationally recognized chess instructor and the camp director from the Master’s Academy in Boise, to come to Bonners Ferry. She is offering a daylong chess camp with an open tournament the following day. They are seeking players of all ages and levels of playing experience to come and enjoy this camp and the tournaments provided.

The location of this event is the Bonners Ferry High School located at 6485 Tamarack Lane. The camp registration is $25 in advance and $30 at the door, but seating is limited so pre-registration is recommended. Included in the price are instruction, training, practice time, materials and lots of fun!

The event begins Saturday, June 18, and the morning session check in is at 8:45am. Afternoon session check in is at 12:45pm. The morning session is geared towards beginners and intermediate players, and the afternoon session is for intermediate and advanced players. Time will be taken at noon for a lunch break. You will have the option of purchasing pizza, drinks and chips or you can simply bring your own sack lunch. The prerequisite for coming to the afternoon session is knowing how all pieces move and how to checkmate.

Unrated chess tournaments are to be held June 19 beginning at 2pm at Valley View Elementary School in Bonners Ferry. The cost is $5 for pre-registration and $10 at the door.

To register you can call 208.562.9785 or email chessanyone@integrity.com

The Master’s Academy website: www.MastersAcademyBoise.com.

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