2012 Training Squad
The Chess Kids Training Squad is targeted at talented junior chess players rated between 800 and 1400 (usually aged 8-13, but not always) who are intending to improve by at least 200 rating points in the next 12 months.
This extremely successful training squad program is running (and sharing resources) in Melbourne, Hobart and Perth. We look forward to repeating the concept in other states during the year. There is a big online component to the training which enables isolated and regional players to take part. One of the most important aspects of chess improvement is to have a good peer group. You can only be as good as the people around you. The Training Squads encourages social interaction, friendly rivalries, competition, self-study and formal training. And thanks to the internet these interactions can be Australia wide... This is a serious program which requires players' commitment to tournament play, training and homework/self-study. Melbourne Weekly Coverage
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I'd like to learn more skills, but the Training Squad sounds too serious for me.
We have weekly chess clubs in Melbourne in Ormond, Doncaster or Mt Waverley. These clubs have a lesson and games but are not the same level of commitment as the Training Squad. See www.chesskids.com.au for details and look for the "Elite" sessions.
2012 Squad Names
Alistair McCutcheon, Bobby Zhang, Dharmapuri Sri Krishna, Eliza Mapili, Gabriel Deayton, Gary Lin, Haran Salasan, James Sherborne, Josh Lipp, Lachlan Martin, Max Phillips, Michael Gershenzon, Rahul Lobo, Rebecca Strickland, Ryan Kam, Sebastian Lindstrom, Thomas Chrisoulakis, William Maligin, William Wardlaw-Kelly, Zitian Xiong.
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Feedback from 2011Hi David,
Jamie and I would like to express our thanks and appreciation for the opportunity that you and Carl have given to the players in the training squad this year. Jamie has loved participating and it's been a great experience for me to watch Jamie grow and improve his game over the last six months. The training has been at a high level but always in a fun and supportive atmosphere. It's clear that a lot of thought has gone into the structure of the programme and the combination of weekly lessons, games reviews, regular tournaments and tactical training has paid dividends in his improved playing ability. I asked Jamie what he wanted to say about the squad and he said that he really enjoyed:
So thanks again and best wishes to you and your families for the holiday season. Regards, Julian |
Hi David,
Max & Alanna both found the training squad to be beneficial. Carl introduced them to a number of analysis techniques that they weren’t aware of and the tools such as Chesstempo have been invaluable. Best wishes to you, your staff and family for a happy and safe Christmas. Regards… Adrian Chew Lee |
I'm over 1400 - what should I do? Apply for the ELITE Training Squad!
The Australian Junior Chess League’s 2012 Johns-Putra Australian Junior Elite Training Squad
The Australian Junior Chess League is pleased to invite applications from talented Australian juniors (U/18) for the national junior training squad.
The JETS Squad is Australia's premier development squad, aimed at encouraging and challenging the next generation of Australian champions. (Past JETS members have gone on to become Grandmasters and International Masters.) Applicants are judged by enthusiasm and commitment as well as rating, with
priority for applicants aged 14 and under.
The 30 selected members of the 2012 JETS Squad should commit to attend the national junior training camp, in Melbourne from July 2-7, where they will receive free coaching by Grandmasters and International Masters, plus compete in a training tournament and a Grandmaster simultaneous exhibition.
The Australian Junior Chess League is pleased to invite applications from talented Australian juniors (U/18) for the national junior training squad.
The JETS Squad is Australia's premier development squad, aimed at encouraging and challenging the next generation of Australian champions. (Past JETS members have gone on to become Grandmasters and International Masters.) Applicants are judged by enthusiasm and commitment as well as rating, with
priority for applicants aged 14 and under.
The 30 selected members of the 2012 JETS Squad should commit to attend the national junior training camp, in Melbourne from July 2-7, where they will receive free coaching by Grandmasters and International Masters, plus compete in a training tournament and a Grandmaster simultaneous exhibition.
| Download JETS Application Form |
