Join Our Exclusive Chess Camp with GM Boris Avrukh This August 5-9 Week!
U-2400 USCF
Dear Chess Enthusiasts,
We are excited to announce a special guest camp led by Grandmaster Boris Avrukh, known for his expertise and innovative approach in chess Openings. This unique camp will cover cutting-edge openings and provide you with robust repertoires to enhance your game. Here’s what we have lined up:
Italian for Black – Dive into the currently popular response to 1.e4 e5 and master a powerful repertoire for Black. Date: August 5
Black Repertoire against the English Opening – Learn how to effectively counter 1.c4 with 1…e5, gaining a dynamic position as Black. Date: August 6
Trendy Italian for White – Explore new developments in the Italian Game, emphasizing the strategic Nc3-move for White. Date: August 7
Jobava London System – Gain insights into this fashionable and successful opening for White, ideal for players rated 1800-2400. Date: August 8
Taimanov Sicilian for Black – Understand the nuances of this solid yet double-edged opening that continues to be a top choice for Black. Date: August 9
Each session is designed to equip you with the tools needed for immediate improvement and long-term growth. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the best in the field and elevate your chess to the next level.
Secure your spot now and prepare to transform your understanding of Openings with GM Boris Avrukh!
REGISTRATION:
| Date | Rating | Weekly Registration | Daily Registration |
| August 5-9 Week | U-2400 | Weekly: $ 630.00 | Daily: $ 150.00 |
Monday – Friday 12 – 2 PM EST. Weekly and daily registration options are available.
ABOUT GM BORIS AVRUKH
World-renowned chess Grandmaster Boris Avrukh (peak rating 2668, September 2009) has enjoyed an illustrious career spanning over three decades. At the age of 19, Boris earned the title of Grandmaster, and since 1998, he has been a permanent member of the Israeli National Team, with whom he has participated in seven Chess Olympiads, five European and one World Team Championships.
GM Avrukh’s Individual achievements include,
Soviet Union Champion under 12 in 1990. World Champion
• Gold medal – Olympiad in Elista, Russia (1998) – 6th Board
• Bronze medal –Olympiad in Calvia (2004), and Turin (2006).
• Two-time Israeli Champion (2000) and (2008)
• Top Prize at several other International Chess Tournaments, including Paris (1998), Biel (2001, 2002), Politiken Cup (2010) and Zurich (2010).
GM Avrukh has trained some of the world’s elite players, including,
• Vladimir Kramnik, whom he assisted in his preparations for the 2007 World Championship match against Veselin Topalov
• Boris Gelfand, whom Boris assisted from 2011 through 2013, and helped prepare for his World Champion Match against Viswanathan Anand.
• Hikaru Nakamura, whom Boris helped sharpen his opening repertoire.
• Fabiano Caruana, whom he trained in 2008 and 2009
• Teimour Rajabov of Azerbaijan, whom he worked with from 2001—2003
• Wesley So, who Boris worked recently in 2016.
• Israel’s National Team, which Boris prepared for the World Championships, in China.
• Working with England National Team and Top players since 2016. The silver team medal at World Team Championship 2019 Kazakhstan is the biggest accomplishment so far.