Posted on January 9th, 2015 in Announcements, Camp, Events by admin
- We would like to happily announce a new Kindle Edition and new printing of the book Mastering Chess: a course in 25 lessons by IM Dr. Danny Kopec with contributions from Geoff Chandler, Ian Harris, Chris Morrison, and Ian Mullen (304 pp). The book is considered a classic in the general works about chess and can be helpful to players of all levels up to Master. It includes Chapters on Tactics and Combinations (Chandler), Opening Principles and Ideas (Harris, with contributions from Kopec), How to Analyze a Position (Kopec), Basic Positional Structures (Morrison, with contributions from Kopec), and Essential Endings (Mullen, with contributions from Kopec). There are exercise positions at the end of each chapter, as well as an Appendix with examples from World Championship Play.
Mastering Chess: A Course in 25 Lessons
Kindle Edition on Amazon
Mastering Chess: A Course in 25 Lessons Softcover on KopecChess.com
- Dr. Kopec is near completing his long awaited video on the History of the Chess World Championship. It will cover the styles and exemplary games of every World Champion from Morphy to Carlsen and is likely to be three to four hours long. The games have been selected and the commentary on the players is complete.
- Boston Chess Congress by Continental Chess Association: IM Kopec will be lecturing and analyzing games at the Boston Chess Congress, January 9 – 11, at the Harbor Hyatt Hotel. Lectures will be Saturday, January 10th between 9:00 and 10:40, and Sunday January 11th, between 9:00 and 9:40. Analysis sessions will be at 3:00 pm on Saturday, and 1:30 pm on Sunday. There will be a prize for the “most interesting game” submitted. Kopec Chess Services will be the vendor at the Tournament15 plus products to sell (books, videos, CDs, etc.) as well as a variety chess sets, books from New In Chess, etc.
- Kopec’s Chess Camps 2015: Look for a Children’s Day Camp on Long Island, and an adults only Camp in New England in the Summer of 2015. Details in coming months.
Posted on May 2nd, 2014 in Announcements, Camp by admin
A generous anonymous donor has provided Kopec’s Chess Camp with funds to support a merit based scholarship for students under 16 years of age. Scholarship amounts range from $200-$400 (provided as credit towards camp registration) and are provided based on three criteria: chess acumen, academic success, and financial need. A limited number of scholarships will be awarded at our sole discretion. If you would like to apply, please email camp@kopecchess.com and tell us about the potential recipient including chess & academic accomplishments.
Posted on April 23rd, 2014 in Camp by admin
We have extended the 10% early registration discount for our summer camp at The New Hampton School in New Hampton, NH through May 1st, 2014. Register today to take care of this excellent offer!
Posted on March 10th, 2014 in Camp by admin
July 12, New Hampshire
Kopec’s New Hampton Camp Tornado
4SS, G/60 d5. New Hampton School, New Hampton, NH; $$G 750 b/o 30 players. In
3 Sections: Open, open to all. $$ 150-100-70; Top U2000 $80.
Under 1800, open to U1800 or Unr. $$ 100-70-50 Top U1500 $60. No Unr may win over $50.
Under 1300, Open to U1300 or Unr. $$ 75-50, No Unr may win over $35. Trophies to
Top 3 and Top U1100.
ALL EF’s $35 if received by 7/5; later or at site $42.
May enter online at www.kopecchess.com/camps (Select “Tournament Entry” from the drop down at the bottom of the page.
Reg: 8:30 – 9:30 Sat 7/12.
Rds: 10:00, 1:00, 3:30, 7:00. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Barbeque) available at
School, $10 / each. Ent: Kopec Chess Services, 131 Marion Avenue, Merrick, New York,
11566. Info: IM Dr. Danny Kopec – drk2501@aol.com. (516) – 782 – 5285.
Posted on March 4th, 2014 in Camp by admin
You can download the brochure for Kopec’s Chess Camp 2014 by clicking here.
Posted on February 13th, 2014 in Announcements, Camp by admin
Kopec’s Chess Camp will be running for it’s 17th year July 6th to 12th at the New Hampton School in New Hampton, New Hampshire. Kopec’s Chess Camps, established in 1994 have a long history of providing superb facilities coupled with top level chess instruction. That is why our motto is “First Rate Instruction in a First Rate Instruction”
This year’s location is no exception. Just 10 miles from the town of Meredith, the gateway to Lake Winnepesaukee. There will be separate Camps for Adults and Children. Short Day (to 3:30) Camps and Full Day Commuter Camps are also available. The Standard Camps will provide overnight lodging with instructional programs generally running from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm. There will be opportunities
for serious competition as well as breaks for meals, recreation, sports and relaxation. There will also be an Open Tournament on Saturday, July 12th — a Four Round Game/60 event.
For more information, checkout our camp website, where you can register online.
