Castle Chess Camp: June 22-27
Grand Prix Tournament: June 27-29
Castle Chess Camp is held annually at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.
Now in its 22nd year, Castle Chess brings together top instructors and aspiring students for a week of intensive training and fun.
Minimum Peak Rating: 1100 USCF, based on at least 10 regular-rated games
Minimum Camper Age: 10 years old
In 2024, we had 108 campers from 22 states, plus Canada and Puerto Rico. The average USCF rating was ~1750. The top group included campers rated 2092 – 2406, and 25% of the campers were rated over 2000, including National Masters and FIDE Masters.
Castle Chess also hosts the 200+ player Grand Prix Tournament the weekend after camp. The Grand Prix is open to everyone.
Why should I attend Castle Chess?
- 5+ days of chess instruction in a small class setting with experienced instructors, mostly Grandmasters
- Daily training games with instructor analysis
- Connect with other talented, passionate players
- Excitement and motivation to improve their chess after camp
- Friendly, passionate, and dedicated staff
- Evening chess fun including simuls, blitz, bullet, and bughouse
- Strong tournament after camp to showcase what you have learned
