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Congrats to the Winners of the August Free Online Summer Chess Camp

It is my pleasure to announce the Grand Prize winners for the July edition of the DCM Free Online Summer Chess Camp 2023. Hours of work and dedication definitely improved their chess and that is an awesome award in itself.  Additionally, the top point earners will receive an autographed copy of GM Vinay Bhat’s new book, How I Became a Chess Grandmaster. I’ll be sending the winners an email soon to work out the logistic but for now, I simply would like to say congratulations! We’re lucky to have you as part of the Daily Chess Musings community.

I am terribly sorry that this is so late being posted.

First Place Winners

Email AddressParticipant’s Chess.com User NameParticipant’s First & Last NameSkill Level
niyantmehta@gmail.comKavyamehtaKavya mehta1 Absolute Beginner67
kotaumasastry@gmail.commisterblisterlisterRohan Kota4 Advanced142
twilterdink23@gmail.comJollificationTalon Wilterdink6 Tournament156

Second & Third Place Winners

Participant’s Chess.com User NameParticipant’s First & Last NameSkill Level
Samshih12345Sam Shih4 Advanced
Hotdog1489Derek Xu3 Intermediate
millefioriLiam Jesunas6 Tournament

Congrats to the Winners of the July Free Online Summer Chess Camp

It is my pleasure to announce the Grand Prize winners for the July edition of the DCM Free Online Summer Chess Camp 2023. Hours of work and dedication definitely improved their chess and that is an awesome award in itself.  Additionally, the top point earners will receive an autographed copy of GM Vinay Bhat’s new book, How I Became a Chess Grandmaster. I’ll be sending the winners an email soon to work out the logistic but for now, I simply would like to say congratulations! We’re lucky to have you as part of the Daily Chess Musings community.

I am terribly sorry that this is so late being posted.

First Place Winners

Participant’s First & Last NameSkill LevelTotal
Rudra Saha2 Beginner58
Rohan Kota4 Advanced383
advait anand6 Tournament404

Second & Third Place Winners

Participant’s First & Last NameSkill LevelTotal
Chihiro Shin4 Advanced272
Sam Shih4 Advanced240
shreeansh bommoju6 Tournament347

Point Totals

Participant’s First & Last NameSkill LevelPoints
Tanvi Dondapati2 Beginner299
Rudra Saha2 Beginner58
Rohan Kota4 Advanced383
Chihiro Shin4 Advanced272
Sam Shih4 Advanced240
Leonard J Fan4 Advanced186
Natalia Arcos3 Intermediate38
Minki Guack3 Intermediate52
Alina Podobedova4 Advanced78
Gabriel Podolski4 Advanced73
Chiron Recto4 Advanced93
advait anand6 Tournament404
shreeansh bommoju6 Tournament347
Tanmay Dondapati6 Tournament297
Gautam Krishna Muthukumar5 Experienced294
Austin Palmer5 Experienced250
Koroush Asadi Morales6 Tournament247
Rehan Gallege6 Tournament218
Jude Davis6 Tournament167
Arjunsai Navaneetha Prabhu5 Experienced43
Anjana Thottimpudi5 Experienced54
Rishi B5 Experienced28
Elvin Pio5 Experienced14
Eli Rosas5 Experienced6
Rishi Kakarala5 Experienced10
Talen Tan5 Experienced28
Alexander Jonsson5 Experienced65
Vidip6 Tournament25
Joel Davis6 Tournament3
Zane Chu6 Tournament94
Brayan Amaya6 Tournament55
Jack Kamen6 Tournament16

The passing of Richard Shorman, a legendary chess teacher in Northern California

My brief remarks on the passing of Richard Shorman, a legendary chess teacher in the Northern California chess community for over sixty years. 

August Summer Camp Friday 8/11/2023

Thank you for joining us today. Please remember to click on both the links for “JOIN TOURNAMENT” in your group assignments every day to join the tournaments. If you do not join them in advance then you cannot play. Be sure to pay attention after you finish your first game because the next round begins right after everyone has completed the first round.

If you missed the round or had any other issues I am running another tournament. It will begin @ 4:00 Pacific Time

All the chess problems listed are extra. You do not have to do all the problems in one day, or even do them at all. They are meant to fill in time if you happen to finish an assignment and are waiting for the next event to begin.

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10:00 AMGM Vinay Bhat
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9:00 AMOpening Message
10:00 AMGM Vinay Bhat
My Quora Answer to: What is your favorite puzzle?
Happy Birthday Bobby Fischer
LEVON ARONIAN TO REPRESENT THE USA IN CHESS
HAPPY 84TH BIRTHDAY BORIS SPASSKY
In Memory of Lubomir Kavalek
At Odds With My Student
Today is Paul Keres’ Birthday
A Stubbs, 1926
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August Summer Camp Thursday 8/10/2023

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If you missed the round or had any other issues I am running another tournament. It will begin @ 4:00 Pacific Time

All the chess problems listed are extra. You do not have to do all the problems in one day, or even do them at all. They are meant to fill in time if you happen to finish an assignment and are waiting for the next event to begin.

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9:00 AMSomething came up so no morning message today. Go ahead and start your assignments before the Blitz Tournament at 10
10:00 AMBlitz Tournament
Episode Four: The Knight Shift
With Some Help From My Friends – Episode 1: A Chess Lesson on Tal vs. Tringov with Jay Stallings
Chess Think – Checks, Captures and Threats Part 1
Lesson With GM Mackenzie Molner 
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9:00 AMSomething came up so no morning message today. Go ahead and start your assignments before the Blitz Tournament at 10
10:00 AMBlitz Tournament
THE FIDE CANDIDATES TOURNAMENT
Fabiano Caruana vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, 2021 Tata Steel Masters
TACTICAL PYROTECHNICS FOR THE 4TH OF JULY
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9:00 AMSomething came up so no morning message today. Go ahead and start your assignments before the Blitz Tournament at 10
10:00 AMBlitz Tournament
Checking Time: Philidor’s Legacy
Checking Time: Epaulette Mate
Checking Time: Hook Mate
Episode Two: Statement From the Queen
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August Summer Camp Wednesday 8/9/2023

Thank you for joining us today. Please remember to click on both the links for “JOIN TOURNAMENT” in your group assignments every day to join the tournaments. If you do not join them in advance then you cannot play. Be sure to pay attention after you finish your first game because the next round begins right after everyone has completed the first round.

If you missed the round or had any other issues I am running another tournament. It will begin @ 4:00 Pacific Time

All the chess problems listed are extra. You do not have to do all the problems in one day, or even do them at all. They are meant to fill in time if you happen to finish an assignment and are waiting for the next event to begin.

Experienced & Tournament

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9:00 AMOpening Message
10:00 AMPlaying Chess with Chris Torres
Episode Two: Statement From the Queen
TACTICAL PYROTECHNICS FOR THE 4TH OF JULY
Finish Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2021
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9:00 AMOpening Message
10:00 AMLive Lesson with Chris Torres
Eposide 4: Potter vs NN, 1870
My Quora Answer to: What is your favorite puzzle?
Chess Think – Checks, Captures and Threats Part 1
Essential Checkmates
King and Queen Checkmate 1 #shorts
King and Queen Checkmate 2 #shorts
Rook and King Checkmate 1 #shorts
Rook and King Checkmate 2 #shorts

https://www.chess.com/endgames/checkmates/queen-mate/challenge
https://www.chess.com/endgames/checkmates/two-rooks-mate/challenge
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9:00 AMOpening Message
10:00 AMLive Lesson with Chris Torres
Episode 3: Meek vs Adbor, 1855
Eposide 4: Potter vs NN, 1870
Checking Time: Boden’s Mate
Checking Time: Greco’s Mate
Master Chess Teatre – Episode One: Emory Tate’s Immortal Game
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August Summer Camp Tuesday 8/8/2023

Thank you for joining us today. Please remember to click on both the links for “JOIN TOURNAMENT” in your group assignments every day to join the tournaments. If you do not join them in advance then you cannot play. Be sure to pay attention after you finish your first game because the next round begins right after everyone has completed the first round.

If you missed the round or had any other issues I am running another tournament. It will begin @ 4:00 Pacific Time

All the chess problems listed are extra. You do not have to do all the problems in one day, or even do them at all. They are meant to fill in time if you happen to finish an assignment and are waiting for the next event to begin.

Experienced & Tournament

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9:00 AMOpening Message
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Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2021
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Intermediate & Advanced

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9:00 AMOpening Message
10:00 AMBlitz Tournament
Episode Eight: The Evergreen Game
Happy Birthday Bobby Fischer
In Memory of Lubomir Kavalek
At Odds With My Student
Today is Paul Keres’ Birthday
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9:00 AMOpening Message
10:00 AMBlitz Tournament
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King and Queen Checkmate 1 #shorts
King and Queen Checkmate 2 #shorts
Rook and King Checkmate 1 #shorts
Rook and King Checkmate 2 #shorts

https://www.chess.com/endgames/checkmates/queen-mate/challenge
https://www.chess.com/endgames/checkmates/two-rooks-mate/challenge
Coach Tortoise Lesson Five: En Passant
Episode 1: Hamlisch vs NN, 1899
Episode 2: de Legal vs Saint Brie, 1750
Checking Time: Anastasia’s Mate
Checking Time: Arabian Mate
12:00 PM3 Rounds g/15 REMEMBER TO JOIN THE TOURNAMENT!
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August Summer Camp Monday 8/7/2023

Thank you for joining us today. Please remember to click on both the links for “JOIN TOURNAMENT” in your group assignments every day to join the tournaments. If you do not join them in advance then you cannot play. Be sure to pay attention after you finish your first game because the next round begins right after everyone has completed the first round.

If you missed the round or had any other issues I am running another tournament. It will begin @ 4:00 Pacific Time

All the chess problems listed are extra. You do not have to do all the problems in one day, or even do them at all. They are meant to fill in time if you happen to finish an assignment and are waiting for the next event to begin.

Experienced & Tournament

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9:00 AMOpening Message
10:00 AMLive Lesson with Lauren Goodkind
Episode Eight: The Evergreen Game
FTX CRYPTO CUP PRELIMINARY ROUNDS
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9:00 AMOpening Message
10:00 AMLive Lesson with Lauren Goodkind
Deep Dive – Think This is Kid’s Stuff?
Episode Three: A Magnus Opus
Episode Seven: A Night at the Opera
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9:00 AMOpening Message
10:00 AMLive Lesson with Lauren Goodkind
Coach Tortoise Lesson One: The Board
Coach Tortoise Lesson Two: Pieces and Pawns
Coach Tortoise Lesson Three: Check, Checkmate & Stalemate
Coach Tortoise Lesson Four: Castling
Essential Checkmates
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July Summer Camp Friday 7/21/2023

Thank you for joining us today. Please remember to click on both the links for “JOIN TOURNAMENT” in your group assignments every day to join the tournaments. If you do not join them in advance then you cannot play. Be sure to pay attention after you finish your first game because the next round begins right after everyone has completed the first round.

If you missed the round or had any other issues I am running another tournament. It will begin @ 4:00 Pacific Time

All the chess problems listed are extra. You do not have to do all the problems in one day, or even do them at all. They are meant to fill in time if you happen to finish an assignment and are waiting for the next event to begin.

Experienced & Tournament

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9:00 AMOpening Message
10:00 AMGM Vinay Bhat
11:00 AMEpisode 1: Hamlisch vs NN, 1899
Episode 2: de Legal vs Saint Brie, 1750
Episode 3: Meek vs Adbor, 1855
Episode 5: Greco vs NN, 1619
Checking Time: Anastasia’s Mate
Checking Time: Arabian Mate
Checking Time: Philidor’s Legacy
Fabiano Caruana vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, 2021 Tata Steel Masters
12:00 PM3 Rounds g/15
1:30 PMLunch Break
2:00 PMLauren Goodkind
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9:00 AMOpening Message
10:00 AMGM Vinay Bhat
11:00 AMEpisode 3: Meek vs Adbor, 1855
Episode 5: Greco vs NN, 1619
Checking Time: Boden’s Mate
Episode Two: Statement From the Queen
Episode Six: The Ever Grünfeld Game
LEVON ARONIAN TO REPRESENT THE USA IN CHESS
12:00 PM3 Rounds g/15
1:30 PMLunch Break
2:00 PMLauren Goodkind
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9:00 AMOpening Message
10:00 AMGM Vinay Bhat
11:00 AMChecking Time: Philidor’s Legacy
Episode Three: A Magnus Opus
HAPPY 84TH BIRTHDAY BORIS SPASSKY
In Memory of Lubomir Kavalek
1850 USCF VS Chess.com’s 1000 rated Pumpkin bot
Coach Lauren Quiz 2
Episode Four: The Knight Shift
With Some Help From My Friends – Episode 1: A Chess Lesson on Tal vs. Tringov with Jay Stallings
OR Play Vs computer on Chess.com
12:00 PM3 Rounds g/15
1:30 PMLunch Break
2:00 PMLauren Goodkind
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July Summer Camp Thursday 7/20/2023

Thank you for joining us today. Please remember to click on both the links for “JOIN TOURNAMENT” in your group assignments every day to join the tournaments. If you do not join them in advance then you cannot play. Be sure to pay attention after you finish your first game because the next round begins right after everyone has completed the first round.

If you missed the round or had any other issues I am running another tournament. It will begin @ 4:00 Pacific Time

All the chess problems listed are extra. You do not have to do all the problems in one day, or even do them at all. They are meant to fill in time if you happen to finish an assignment and are waiting for the next event to begin.

Experienced & Tournament

JOIN TOURNAMENT

9:00 AMOpening Message
10:00 AMFM James Eade
1850 USCF VS Chess.com’s 1000 rated Pumpkin bot
Coach Lauren Quiz 2
How to beat chess.com’s Phiona Mutesi bot.
Coach Lauren Quiz 4
LEVON ARONIAN TO REPRESENT THE USA IN CHESS
Episode Seven: A Night at the Opera
My Quora Answer to: What is your favorite puzzle?
Episode Five: Q.I.D. Pro Game
Checks, Captures and Threats
12:00 PM3 Rounds g/15
1:30 PMLunch Break
2:00 PMLauren Goodkind
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Intermediate & Advanced

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9:00 AMOpening Message
10:00 AMFM James Eade
Checking Time: Philidor’s Legacy
Checking Time: Epaulette Mate
Master Chess Teatre – Episode One: Emory Tate’s Immortal Game
Episode 2: A Chess Lesson on Engl vs. Eade with James Eade
How to avoid stalemate in chess.
Coach Lauren Quiz 3
How to beat chess.com’s Phiona Mutesi bot.
Coach Lauren Quiz 4
Chess Analysis Against a 1000 Rated Player.
Coach Lauren Quiz 5
12:00 PM3 Rounds g/15
1:30 PMLunch Break
2:00 PMLauren Goodkind
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9:00 AMOpening Message
10:00 AMFM James Eade
Episode 5: Greco vs NN, 1619
Checking Time: Epaulette Mate
Checking Time: Hook Mate
Episode Two: Statement From the Queen
At Odds With My Student
Today is Paul Keres’ Birthday
A Stubbs, 1926
Don’t Fall For This Opening Trap!
Coach Lauren Quiz 1
How to avoid stalemate in chess.
Coach Lauren Quiz 3
12:00 PM3 Rounds g/15
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1:30 PMLunch Break
2:00 PMLauren Goodkind
ExtraChess Problems
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July Summer Camp Wednesday 7/19/2023

Thank you for joining us today. Please remember to click on both the links for “JOIN TOURNAMENT” in your group assignments every day to join the tournaments. If you do not join them in advance then you cannot play. Be sure to pay attention after you finish your first game because the next round begins right after everyone has completed the first round.

If you missed the round or had any other issues I am running another tournament. It will begin @ 4:00 Pacific Time

All the chess problems listed are extra. You do not have to do all the problems in one day, or even do them at all. They are meant to fill in time if you happen to finish an assignment and are waiting for the next event to begin.

Experienced & Tournament

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9:00 AMOpening Message
10:00 AMLive Lesson with Lauren Goodkind
11:00 AMTHE FIDE CANDIDATES TOURNAMENT
Episode Three: A Magnus Opus
Episode 5: Greco vs NN, 1619
Checking Time: Epaulette Mate
Chess Analysis Against a 1000 Rated Player.
12:00 PM3 Rounds g/15
1:30 PMLunch Break
2:00 PMLauren Goodkind
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9:00 AMOpening Message
10:00 AMLive Lesson with Lauren Goodkind
11:00 AMChecking Time: Anastasia’s Mate
Checking Time: Arabian Mate
Checking Time: Hook Mate
Checks, Captures and Threats
Episode Five: Q.I.D. Pro Game
12:00 PM3 Rounds g/15
1:30 PMLunch Break
2:00 PMLauren Goodkind
ExtraChess Problems
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Absolute Beginner & Beginner

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9:00 AMOpening Message
10:00 AMLive Lesson with Lauren Goodkind
11:00 AMEpisode 3: Meek vs Adbor, 1855
Eposide 4: Potter vs NN, 1870
Checking Time: Boden’s Mate
Checking Time: Greco’s Mate
Episode Seven: A Night at the Opera
LEVON ARONIAN TO REPRESENT THE USA IN CHESS
Happy Birthday Bobby Fischer
12:00 PM3 Rounds g/15
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1:30 PMLunch Break
2:00 PMLauren Goodkind
ExtraChess Problems
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July Summer Camp Tuesday 7/18/2023

Thank you for joining us today. Please remember to click on both the links for “JOIN TOURNAMENT” in your group assignments every day to join the tournaments. If you do not join them in advance then you cannot play. Be sure to pay attention after you finish your first game because the next round begins right after everyone has completed the first round.

If you missed the round or had any other issues I am running another tournament. It will begin @ 4:00 Pacific Time

All the chess problems listed are extra. You do not have to do all the problems in one day, or even do them at all. They are meant to fill in time if you happen to finish an assignment and are waiting for the next event to begin.

Experienced & Tournament

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9:00 AMOpening Message
10:00Playing Coach Chris
11:00Master Chess Teatre – Episode One: Emory Tate’s Immortal Game
Checking Time: Hook Mate
Eposide 4: Potter vs NN, 1870
Episode 2: A Chess Lesson on Engl vs. Eade with James Eade
12:00 PM3 Rounds g/15
1:30 PMLunch Break
2:00 PMLauren Goodkind
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9:00 AMOpening Message
10:00 AMPlaying Coach Chris
11:00 AMDon’t Fall For This Opening Trap!
Coach Lauren Quiz 1
1850 USCF VS Chess.com’s 1000 rated Pumpkin bot
Coach Lauren Quiz 2
Episode Seven: A Night at the Opera
Checking Time: Greco’s Mate
Episode 5: Greco vs NN, 1619
Checks, Captures and Threats
With Some Help From My Friends – Episode 1: A Chess Lesson on Tal vs. Tringov with Jay Stallings
HAPPY 84TH BIRTHDAY BORIS SPASSKY
12:00 PM3 Rounds g/15
1:30 PMLunch Break
2:00 PMLauren Goodkind
ExtraChess Problems
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Absolute Beginner & Beginner

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9:00 AMOpening Message
10:00 AMPlaying Coach Chris
11:00Checks, Captures and Threats
Episode 1: Hamlisch vs NN, 1899
Checking Time: Arabian Mate
Episode 2: de Legal vs Saint Brie, 1750
Checking Time: Anastasia’s Mate
Master Chess Teatre – Episode One: Emory Tate’s Immortal Game
My Quora Answer to: What is your favorite puzzle?
12:00 PM3 Rounds g/15
OR Play Vs computer on Chess.com
1:30 PMLunch Break
2:00 PMLauren Goodkind
ExtraChess Problems
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July Summer Camp Monday 7/17/2023

Thank you for joining us today. Please remember to click on both the links for “JOIN TOURNAMENT” in your group assignments every day to join the tournaments. If you do not join them in advance then you cannot play. Be sure to pay attention after you finish your first game because the next round begins right after everyone has completed the first round.

If you missed the round or had any other issues I am running another tournament. It will begin @ 4:00 Pacific Time

All the chess problems listed are extra. You do not have to do all the problems in one day, or even do them at all. They are meant to fill in time if you happen to finish an assignment and are waiting for the next event to begin.

Experienced & Tournament

JOIN TOURNAMENT

9:00 AMOpening Message
Deep Dive – Think This is Kid’s Stuff?
10:00 AMBlitz Tournament
11:00 AMEpisode Six: The Ever Grünfeld Game
Checking Time: Boden’s Mate
Checking Time: Greco’s Mate
12:00 PM3 Rounds g/15 REMEMBER TO JOIN THE TOURNAMENT!
1:30 PMLunch Break
2:00 PMLauren Goodkind
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9:00 AMOpening Message
Coach Tortoise Lesson Five: En Passant
Episode 1: Hamlisch vs NN, 1899
Episode 2: de Legal vs Saint Brie, 1750
Checking Time: Greco’s Mate
10:00 AMBlitz Tournament
11:00 AMEpisode Four: The Knight Shift
Checking Time: Philidor’s Legacy
12:00 PM3 Rounds g/15 REMEMBER TO JOIN THE TOURNAMENT!
1:30 PMLunch Break
2:00 PMLauren Goodkind
ExtraChess Problems
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Absolute Beginner & Beginner

9:00 AMOpening Message
Coach Tortoise Lesson One: The Board
Coach Tortoise Lesson Two: Pieces and Pawns
Coach Tortoise Lesson Three: Check, Checkmate & Stalemate
10:00 AMEssential Checkmates
11:00 AMWatch the short and then practice on Chess.com
King and Queen Checkmate 1 #shorts
King and Queen Checkmate 2 #shorts
Rook and King Checkmate 1 #shorts
Rook and King Checkmate 2 #shorts

https://www.chess.com/endgames/checkmates/queen-mate/challenge
https://www.chess.com/endgames/checkmates/two-rooks-mate/challenge
Coach Tortoise Lesson Four: Castling
Coach Tortoise Lesson Five: En Passant
12:00 PMPlay Vs computer on Chess.com
1:30 PMLunch Break
2:00 PMLauren Goodkind
ExtraChess Problems
or Drills

Congrats to the Winners of the June Free Online Summer Chess Camp

It is my pleasure to announce the Grand Prize winners for the June edition of the DCM Free Online Summer Chess Camp 2023. Hours of work and dedication definitely improved their chess and that is an awesome award in itself.  Additionally, the top point earners will receive an autographed copy of GM Vinay Bhat’s new book, How I Became a Chess Grandmaster. I’ll be sending the winners an email soon to work out the logistic but for now, I simply would like to say congratulations! We’re lucky to have you as part of the Daily Chess Musings community.
If you did not quite earn enough points to win the Grand Prize in the June edition of the Free Online Summer Chess Camp I have good news for you. It’s almost time for the July Chess Camp. Be sure to sign up here, try your best and who knows, you might win yourself an autographed copy of Vinay’s book.

First Place Winners

Participant’s First & Last NameSkill LevelTotal
Juliana Yakoub1 Absolute Beginner52
Aadit Chandrakar3 Intermediate299
Shreeansh Bommoju6 Tournament337

Second & Third Place Winners

Participant’s First & Last NameSkill LevelTotalChess.com
Mark Yakoub2 Beginner23marktheshark
Charis Eze2 Beginner20chrri32
Gautam Krishna Muthukumar4 Advanced204GG-Nerd
Alina Podobedova4 Advanced147Alina
Anjana Thottimpudi5 Experienced212Moonshot27
Nicholas Bao5 Experienced175copperapril
Elvin Pio5 Experienced175MASTER_ELVIN

Point Totals

Participant’s First & Last NameSkill LevelTotal
Juliana Yakoub1 Absolute Beginner52
Mark Yakoub2 Beginner23
Charis Eze2 Beginner20
Yoel Eze2 Beginner0
Doxa Eze2 Beginner0
Tanvi Dondapati2 Beginner0
Yazhnila balakrishnen2 Beginner0
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Somangshu Karmakar3 Intermediate0
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Eayon Hsu3 Intermediate0
Eadburt Hsu3 Intermediate0
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A Very Sunny Chess Tournament

Daily Chess Musings wrapped up its 2022-23 school year in style with a free chess tournament on Saturday, June 3. My students took this opportunity to show off their chess skills at A Very Sunny Academy in Foster City, California. Titled “A Very Sunny Chess Tournament” this event was was the culmination of another year’s hard work and training for youth chess players with a very bright future.

As your chess coach, I am proud of all of you. Congratulations to everyone who participated.

To get in touch with Daily Chess Musings founder and California chess coach Chris Torres please email him directly at DailyChessMusings@gmail.com.

June Summer Camp Friday 6/16/2023

Thank you for joining us today. Please remember to click on both the links for “JOIN TOURNAMENT” in your group assignments every day to join the tournaments. If you do not join them in advance then you cannot play. Be sure to pay attention after you finish your first game because the next round begins right after everyone has completed the first round.

If you missed the round or had any other issues I am running another tournament. It will begin @ 4:00 Pacific Time

All the chess problems listed are extra. You do not have to do all the problems in one day, or even do them at all. They are meant to fill in time if you happen to finish an assignment and are waiting for the next event to begin.

Experienced & Tournament

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9:00 AMOpening Message
Episode 1: Hamlisch vs NN, 1899
Episode 2: de Legal vs Saint Brie, 1750
Episode 3: Meek vs Adbor, 1855
Episode 5: Greco vs NN, 1619
Checking Time: Anastasia’s Mate
Checking Time: Arabian Mate
Checking Time: Philidor’s Legacy
Fabiano Caruana vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, 2021 Tata Steel Masters
10:00 AMVinay Bhat
12:00 PM3 Rounds g/15 REMEMBER TO JOIN THE TOURNAMENT!
1:00 PMLunch Break
2:00 PMLauren Goodkind
ExtraChess Problems
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Intermediate & Advanced

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9:00 AMOpening Message
Episode 3: Meek vs Adbor, 1855
Episode 5: Greco vs NN, 1619
Checking Time: Boden’s Mate
Episode Two: Statement From the Queen
Episode Six: The Ever Grünfeld Game
LEVON ARONIAN TO REPRESENT THE USA IN CHESS
10:00 AMVinay Bhat
12:00 PM3 Rounds g/15 REMEMBER TO JOIN THE TOURNAMENT!
1:30 PMLunch Break
2:00 PMLauren Goodkind
ExtraChess Problems
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Absolute Beginner & Beginner

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9:00 AMOpening Message
Checking Time: Philidor’s Legacy
Episode Three: A Magnus Opus
HAPPY 84TH BIRTHDAY BORIS SPASSKY
In Memory of Lubomir Kavalek
1850 USCF VS Chess.com’s 1000 rated Pumpkin bot
Coach Lauren Quiz 2
Episode Four: The Knight Shift
With Some Help From My Friends – Episode 1: A Chess Lesson on Tal vs. Tringov with Jay Stallings
10:00 AMVinay Bhat
12:00 PM3 Rounds g/15 REMEMBER TO JOIN THE TOURNAMENT!
OR Play Vs computer on Chess.com
1:30 PMLunch Break
2:00 PMLauren Goodkind
ExtraChess Problems
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June Summer Camp Thursday 6/15/2023

Thank you for joining us today. Please remember to click on both the links for “JOIN TOURNAMENT” in your group assignments every day to join the tournaments. If you do not join them in advance then you cannot play. Be sure to pay attention after you finish your first game because the next round begins right after everyone has completed the first round.

If you missed the round or had any other issues I am running another tournament. It will begin @ 4:00 Pacific Time

All the chess problems listed are extra. You do not have to do all the problems in one day, or even do them at all. They are meant to fill in time if you happen to finish an assignment and are waiting for the next event to begin.

Experienced & Tournament

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9:00 AMOpening Message
1850 USCF VS Chess.com’s 1000 rated Pumpkin bot
Coach Lauren Quiz 2
How to beat chess.com’s Phiona Mutesi bot.
Coach Lauren Quiz 4
LEVON ARONIAN TO REPRESENT THE USA IN CHESS
Episode Seven: A Night at the Opera
My Quora Answer to: What is your favorite puzzle?
Episode Five: Q.I.D. Pro Game
Checks, Captures and Threats
10:00 AMLesson With GM Mackenzie Molner Minor thing came up and I am afraid I cannot go live. But here is an awesome lesson from GM Molner
12:00 PM3 Rounds g/15
1:30 PMLunch Break
2:00 PMLauren Goodkind
ExtraChess Problems
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Intermediate & Advanced

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9:00 AMOpening Message
Checking Time: Philidor’s Legacy
Checking Time: Epaulette Mate
Master Chess Teatre – Episode One: Emory Tate’s Immortal Game
Episode 2: A Chess Lesson on Engl vs. Eade with James Eade
How to avoid stalemate in chess.
Coach Lauren Quiz 3
How to beat chess.com’s Phiona Mutesi bot.
Coach Lauren Quiz 4
Chess Analysis Against a 1000 Rated Player.
Coach Lauren Quiz 5
10:00 AMLesson With GM Mackenzie Molner Minor thing came up and I am afraid I cannot go live. But here is an awesome lesson from GM Molner
12:00 PM3 Rounds g/15
1:30 PMLunch Break
2:00 PMLauren Goodkind
ExtraChess Problems
or Drills

Absolute Beginner & Beginner

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9:00 AMOpening Message
Episode 5: Greco vs NN, 1619
Checking Time: Epaulette Mate
Checking Time: Hook Mate
Episode Two: Statement From the Queen
At Odds With My Student
Today is Paul Keres’ Birthday
A Stubbs, 1926
Don’t Fall For This Opening Trap!
Coach Lauren Quiz 1
How to avoid stalemate in chess.
Coach Lauren Quiz 3
10:00 AMLesson With GM Mackenzie Molner Minor thing came up and I am afraid I cannot go live. But here is an awesome lesson from GM Molner
12:00 PM3 Rounds g/15
OR Play Vs computer on Chess.com
1:30 PMLunch Break
2:00 PMLauren Goodkind
ExtraChess Problems
or Drills

June Summer Camp Wednesday 6/14/2023

Thank you for joining us today. Please remember to click on both the links for “JOIN TOURNAMENT” in your group assignments every day to join the tournaments. If you do not join them in advance then you cannot play. Be sure to pay attention after you finish your first game because the next round begins right after everyone has completed the first round.

If you missed the round or had any other issues I am running another tournament. It will begin @ 4:00 Pacific Time

All the chess problems listed are extra. You do not have to do all the problems in one day, or even do them at all. They are meant to fill in time if you happen to finish an assignment and are waiting for the next event to begin.

Good Morning Chess Players!

Experienced & Tournament

JOIN TOURNAMENT

9:00 AMOpening Message
Episode 2: A Chess Lesson on Engl vs. Eade with James Eade
Episode Three: A Magnus Opus
Episode 5: Greco vs NN, 1619
Checking Time: Epaulette Mate
Chess Analysis Against a 1000 Rated Player.
10:00 AMChallenge Coach Chris
12:00 PM3 Rounds g/15
1:30 PMLunch Break
2:00 PMLauren Goodkind
ExtraChess Problems
or Drills

Intermediate & Advanced

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9:00 AMOpening Message
Checking Time: Anastasia’s Mate
Checking Time: Arabian Mate
Checking Time: Hook Mate
Checks, Captures and Threats
Episode Five: Q.I.D. Pro Game
10:00 AMChallenge Coach Chris
12:00 PM3 Rounds g/15
1:30 PMLunch Break
2:00 PMLauren Goodkind
ExtraChess Problems
or Drills

Absolute Beginner & Beginner

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9:00 AMOpening Message
Episode 3: Meek vs Adbor, 1855
Eposide 4: Potter vs NN, 1870
Checking Time: Boden’s Mate
Checking Time: Greco’s Mate
Episode Seven: A Night at the Opera
LEVON ARONIAN TO REPRESENT THE USA IN CHESS
Happy Birthday Bobby Fischer
10:00 AMChallenge Coach Chris
12:00 PM3 Rounds g/15
OR Play Vs computer on Chess.com
1:30 PMLunch Break
2:00 PMLauren Goodkind
ExtraChess Problems
or Drills

June Summer Camp Tuesday 6/13/2023

Thank you for joining us today. Please remember to click on both the links for “JOIN TOURNAMENT” in your group assignments every day to join the tournaments. If you do not join them in advance then you cannot play. Be sure to pay attention after you finish your first game because the next round begins right after everyone has completed the first round.

If you missed the round or had any other issues I am running another tournament. It will begin @ 4:00 Pacific Time

All the chess problems listed are extra. You do not have to do all the problems in one day, or even do them at all. They are meant to fill in time if you happen to finish an assignment and are waiting for the next event to begin.

Experienced & Tournament

JOIN TOURNAMENT

9:00 AMOpening Message
10:00 AMFM Jim Eade
Master Chess Teatre – Episode One: Emory Tate’s Immortal Game
Checking Time: Hook Mate
Eposide 4: Potter vs NN, 1870
Episode 2: A Chess Lesson on Engl vs. Eade with James Eade
12:00 PM3 Rounds g/15
1:30 PMLunch Break
2:00 PMLauren Goodkind
ExtraChess Problems
or Drills

Intermediate & Advanced

JOIN TOURNAMENT

9:00 AMOpening Message
10:00 AMFM Jim Eade
Don’t Fall For This Opening Trap!
Coach Lauren Quiz 1
1850 USCF VS Chess.com’s 1000 rated Pumpkin bot
Coach Lauren Quiz 2
Episode Seven: A Night at the Opera
Checking Time: Greco’s Mate
Episode 5: Greco vs NN, 1619
Checks, Captures and Threats
With Some Help From My Friends – Episode 1: A Chess Lesson on Tal vs. Tringov with Jay Stallings
HAPPY 84TH BIRTHDAY BORIS SPASSKY
12:00 PM3 Rounds g/15
1:30 PMLunch Break
2:00 PMLauren Goodkind
ExtraChess Problems
or Drills

Absolute Beginner & Beginner

JOIN TOURNAMENT

9:00 AMOpening Message
10:00 AMFM Jim Eade
Checks, Captures and Threats
Episode 1: Hamlisch vs NN, 1899
Checking Time: Arabian Mate
Episode 2: de Legal vs Saint Brie, 1750
Checking Time: Anastasia’s Mate
Master Chess Teatre – Episode One: Emory Tate’s Immortal Game
My Quora Answer to: What is your favorite puzzle?
12:00 PM3 Rounds g/15
OR Play Vs computer on Chess.com
1:30 PMLunch Break
2:00 PMLauren Goodkind
ExtraChess Problems
or Drills

June Summer Camp Monday 6/12/2023

Thank you for joining us today. Please remember to click on both the links for “JOIN TOURNAMENT” in your group assignments every day to join the tournaments. If you do not join them in advance then you cannot play. Be sure to pay attention after you finish your first game because the next round begins right after everyone has completed the first round.

If you missed the round or had any other issues I am running another tournament. It will begin @ 4:00 Pacific Time

All the chess problems listed are extra. You do not have to do all the problems in one day, or even do them at all. They are meant to fill in time if you happen to finish an assignment and are waiting for the next event to begin.

Experienced & Tournament

JOIN TOURNAMENT

9:00 AMOpening Message
Deep Dive – Think This is Kid’s Stuff?
10:00 AMChallenge Coach Chris
11:00 AMEpisode Six: The Ever Grünfeld Game
Checking Time: Boden’s Mate
Checking Time: Greco’s Mate
12:00 PM3 Rounds g/15 REMEMBER TO JOIN THE TOURNAMENT!
1:30 PMLunch Break
2:00 PMLauren Goodkind
ExtraChess Problems
or Drills

Intermediate & Advanced

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9:00 AMOpening Message
Coach Tortoise Lesson Five: En Passant
Episode 1: Hamlisch vs NN, 1899
Episode 2: de Legal vs Saint Brie, 1750
Checking Time: Greco’s Mate
10:00 AMChallenge Coach Chris
11:00 AMEpisode Four: The Knight Shift
Checking Time: Philidor’s Legacy
12:00 PM3 Rounds g/15 REMEMBER TO JOIN THE TOURNAMENT!
1:30 PMLunch Break
2:00 PMLauren Goodkind
ExtraChess Problems
or Drills

Absolute Beginner & Beginner

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9:00 AMOpening Message
Coach Tortoise Lesson One: The Board
Coach Tortoise Lesson Two: Pieces and Pawns
Coach Tortoise Lesson Three: Check, Checkmate & Stalemate
10:00 AMChallenge Coach Chris
11:00 AMEssential Checkmates
Coach Tortoise Lesson Four: Castling
Coach Tortoise Lesson Five: En Passant
12:00 PM3 Rounds g/15 REMEMBER TO JOIN THE TOURNAMENT!
OR Play Vs computer on Chess.com
1:30 PMLunch Break
2:00 PMLauren Goodkind
ExtraChess Problems
or Drills