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For serious young chess players between the ages of 8 and 16 who want to make considerable progress in improving the focus of their game.  

U.S. Life Master and FIDE trainer Lou Mercuri is running his 24th summer of All Star Chess Training and is once again partnering with Newton Parks & Recreation. 

Special features of this Program include:
Small group training sessions
Tournament preparation
Team problem-solving competitions
40-problem tactics test
Book prizes
Student evaluations and recommendations
Group analysis of students’ best games
New training manuals for each session
Blitz chess tournament
3 to 4 staff trainers per session

There is no minimum or maximum recommended rating, but the general range of abilities for this program is from players just starting tournaments to players in the top 50 for their age in the US.

Players may register for one or both weeks of the program.  

Please note that this is a summer program and does not follow the same guidelines as Newton Parks and Recreation camps.  Feel free to email if you have questions regarding the differences.   

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All Star Chess Training August 3rd Week 
8y - 16y N/A MTuWThF  08/03/2026 - 08/07/2026
09:00 AM - 03:45 PM

Emerson Community Center
$475.00 Res, $490.00 Non-Res
30 seat(s) available
 
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All Star Chess Training August 10th Week 
8y - 16y N/A MTuWThF  08/10/2026 - 08/14/2026
09:00 AM - 03:45 PM

Emerson Community Center
$475.00 Res, $490.00 Non-Res
30 seat(s) available
* Adjustments and discounts will be applied during checkout if applicable. *

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