School holidays · Geneva
Chess camps in Geneva
- Duration
- 2 to 5 days
- Pace
- Intensive
- Level
- Groups by level
- Location
- Geneva
A chess camp is an intensive session of a few days that packs in as much useful work as possible: strategic themes, calculation exercises, endgames and annotated games. The holiday format makes it possible to progress markedly in a short time.
Camps are organised by level to ensure a pace suited to every participant.
The method
What you get
Immersion
Several days devoted to chess to anchor progress for the long term.
Packed programme
Strategy, calculation, endgames and annotated games in alternation.
By level
Homogeneous groups for a pace suited to everyone.
Personalised review
Individual feedback with areas of work for what comes next.
The programme
A typical camp day
- 1
Morning — Strategic theme
Interactive class on a key concept (pawn structures, king attack, endgames), illustrated with master games.
- 2
Midday — Solving exercises
Calculation and tactics workshops by level, individually and in teams.
- 3
Afternoon — Games & analysis
Timed training games, followed by a collective on-the-spot analysis of the key positions.
- 4
End of camp — Review
An individual debrief with personalised areas of work for the future.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
When do the camps take place?
During the Geneva school holidays. The dates of upcoming sessions are announced on this page and by email; contact me to be kept informed.
Are the camps suitable for adults as well as young players?
Yes, separate groups are formed by level and by audience so everyone works at the right pace.
What level do I need?
The camps are for players who already know the basics and play regularly. Please indicate your level when registering.
Are meals and equipment included?
Chess equipment is provided. The practical details (schedule, meals, breaks) are set out in the programme for each session.
Ready to improve?
A first conversation to define your goals and the format that suits you.