Castle Chess Camp (Tentative): June 22-27, 2025
Grand Prix Tournament (Tentative): June 27-29, 2025
Castle Chess Camp is held annually on the campus of 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.
Castle Chess Camp requires a minimum USCF rating of 1100. The minimum camper age is 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 GP tournament is open to everyone.
Why should I send my child to Castle Chess Camp?
- 5+ days of chess instruction in a small class setting by 6 Grandmasters and 4-5 other titled instructors.
- Daily training games with instructor analysis analysis.
- Connect with other talented, passionate players who love the game.
- Excitement and motivation to improve their chess after camp concludes.
- Friendly, volunteer staff who are passionate about chess.
Why should I attend Castle Chess Camp?
- All day chess fun!
- Evening chess fun with variants and instructor simuls!
- Meet and connect with other like-minded chess players.
- Strong tournament immediately after camp to showcase what you have learned.
