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Mag-nificent!
GM Magnus Carlsen will teach American chess kids in New York City this month
By GM ROBERT HESS
in Rock-paper-scissors (he defeated ‘Grandmaster’ Stephen Colbert on The Colbert Report). And now, he’s coming to New York to try his hand at teaching some of the country’s talented youths in the upcoming Chess NYC camp from August 20-24. “I’m really excited to coach,” said Carlsen during an interview in April at Le Parker Meridien Hotel in Manhattan. “I am really looking forward to the camp this summer. There are
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many talented kids who just love the game of chess,” Carlsen said. His enthusiasm was heightened after a visit to IS 318, the high school national championship team, during which he played several thrilling blitz games, including one against Justus Williams, whom Magnus considered his toughest opponent (See July 2012 Chess Life). Magnus will be returning to New York this summer thanks to Chess
NYC. United States chess will have the chance to study the games of the world’s top-rated player with the man himself. The camp’s mis- sion is to introduce a great chess player to players of all levels and ages who want to attend. “I have not formally taught at a chess camp before,” said Carlsen,
“but after getting a feel of the Chess NYC program, I think this is a great opportunity.” This event will not only be a special occasion for the chess com- munity, but also for Carlsen who is enthusiastic about his trip to the United States. He embraces the opportunity to teach kids who not only love the game, but also play to an exceptional level as Carlsen witnessed in his visit to IS 318. The camp will feature top-level instruction everyday both from Mag-
nus and several prominent local instructors such as reigning U.S. women’s champion IM Irina Krush, former U.S. champion and noted author GM Lev Alburt, GM Tamaz Gelashvili, and GM Rashad Babaev. All lessons will be Magnus-themed—the “Magnus Curricu- lum”—which will include his games, his tactics, and his ideas. “Our interest in Magnus Carlsen started when he first visited the
Chess NYC shop. He was amusing and great to talk to. We chose Mag- nus not only for his extraordinary talent, but also for his tremendous personality,” said Chess NYC co-director Michael Propper. “You don’t just meet Magnus the great chess player. At our camp, you have a chance to get to know the world-class player.” The camp is expected to have anywhere between 300 to 500 par- ticipants, so don’t miss out on this exciting event. Let the games begin!
8 August 2012 | Chess Life
modern Renaissance man, Magnus Carlsen has been called the “Mozart of Chess,” yet his skills go well beyond the chessboard. Not only does he model for G-Star Raw and have a passion for soccer, but he also has new-found dominance
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MAGNUSCARLSEN.COM
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