Castle Chess Camp: June 20-25, 2027 (Tentative)
Grand Prix Tournament: June 25-27, 2027 (Tentative)
Castle Chess Camp is held annually at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.
Now in its 25th year, Castle Chess brings together top instructors and aspiring students for a week of intensive training and fun.
2026 Camp Requirements
Minimum Peak Rating: 1100 USCF, based on at least 10 regular-rated games
Minimum Camper Age: 10 years old
In 2025, we had 120 campers from 19 states plus Mexico, Puerto Rico, Romania, and the Cayman Islands. The media USCF rating was 1811.5, and average age was around 14. The top group included campers rated 2100+.
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
