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Chess Club

Travancore
Chess Club

Trivandrum TCC Summer Chess Camp

TCC VACATION CHESS CLASSES

Pattom, Neyyattinkara, Peringammala & Manacaud


Travancore Chess Club is organizing Vacation Chess Classes in April & May for children in the age group of 5 to 18 years at our Pattom, Neyyattinkara, Peringammala & Manacaud centres. There will 3 hours of classes on all weekdays for four weeks at stretch.

Admissions for May batches start from 2nd May. Classes start from 2nd May.

There will be classes from Monday to Friday from 10 AM to 1 PM (Batch-P1), 2 PM - 5 PM (Batch-P2) at Pattom and from 3:30 PM to 6 PM (Batch-N1) at Neyyattinkara. At Peringammala, the classes (Batch-K1) are from 4:30 PM to 6 PM on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.



Trivandrum TCC Summer Chess Camp Schedule


Can beginners participate?

Of course yes! We teach Chess from the very basics and our trainers have tons of patience.

Is there any age restriction?

TCC Summer Chess Camps are ideally suited for children in the age group of 5 to 18. However, in exceptional cases we may admit children outside this age group.

What is covered in 4 Weeks?

ModuleTitleDuration
TCC100Chess for Beginners15 Hours
TCC101Chess Explained Move by Move15 Hours
TCC102Basic Openings, Middle and Endgames30 Hours
TCC000Your First Chess Tournament1 Day

Students will be given concise printed notes and Chess problems to solve at home based on the topics covered every week.

What is the Schedule?

TCC Pattom

WeekBATCH-P1BATCH-P2
MAY 02nd to 04th10 AM - 1 PM2 PM - 5 PM
MAY 07th to 11th10 AM - 1 PM2 PM - 5 PM
MAY 14th to 18th10 AM - 1 PM2 PM - 5 PM
MAY 21st to 25th10 AM - 1 PM2 PM - 5 PM
MAY 28th to 29th10 AM - 1 PM2 PM - 5 PM
WEDNESDAY, MAY 30thTOURNAMENTTOURNAMENT

TCC Neyyattinkara

WeekBATCH-N1BATCH-N2
MAY 02nd to 04th3:30 PM - 6 PM(*)
MAY 07th to 11th3:30 PM - 6 PM7 AM - 8:30 AM
MAY 14th to 18th3:30 PM - 6 PM7 AM - 8:30 AM
MAY 21st to 25th3:30 PM - 6 PM7 AM - 8:30 AM
MAY 28th to 29th3:30 PM - 6 PM7 AM - 8:30 AM
WEDNESDAY, MAY 30thTOURNAMENTTOURNAMENT
(*) Morning Batch: Classes on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays

TCC Peringammala

WeekBATCH-K1BATCH-K2
MAY 02nd to 04th4:30 PM - 6 PM(*)
MAY 07th to 11th4:30 PM - 6 PM
MAY 14th to 18th4:30 PM - 6 PM
MAY 21st to 25th4:30 PM - 6 PM
MAY 28th to 29th4:30 PM - 6 PM
WEDNESDAY, MAY 30thTOURNAMENTTOURNAMENT
(*) based on demand and trainers availability, additional batches may be allotted

TCC Manacaud

WeekBATCH-A1BATCH-A2
MAY 02nd to 04th2:00 PM - 3:30 PM(*)
MAY 07th to 11th2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
MAY 14th to 18th2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
MAY 21st to 25th2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
MAY 28th to 29th2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
WEDNESDAY, MAY 30thTOURNAMENTTOURNAMENT
(*) based on demand and trainers availability, additional batches may be allotted

What is the Fee?

We charge a nominal Rs. 20/- per hour to meet the trainers fee. The total duration of the course is 60 hours, spread over 4 weeks. This works out to Rs. 1200/- for a month.

As a promotional offer, the course fee for the batches in Neyyattinkara is only Rs. 1000/- for the month long vacation camp.

Who are the trainers?

The training is handled by Anand J S, Leo W V Tinto, Ajessh M S and Ananthu Gopan. All the trainers have over 6 years of coaching experience under the guidance of Sreekumar Parameswaran, former State Champion.

Do I need to bring Chess sets to the class?

No! We have enough Chess sets at both our centres. You need to bring a notebook, pen, water bottle and snack or lunch boxes from home.

How do I Enroll?

Complete and submit this registration form. One of our representatives will contact you and confirm the registration.

Registration Form



for confirmation, contact:

Leo984 640 6883
Ajeesh974 562 1224
Anand889 311 0280

Where is the venue?

Travancore Chess Club operates out of two centres in Trivandrum District. The first one at Marappalam, Pattom in Trivandrum City and the second at Alummoodu in Neyyattinkara. Besides these two main centres, TCC also functions out of two additional centres in Peringamala and Manacaud.

How to Reach the Venue?

Is there air conditioning at the venue?

No. We've adequate number of fans to ensure comfortable air circulation.

Is there toilet facility at the venue?

Yes. We have child-safe, reasonably clean, attached toilets at the venue.

Can I wear my chappals inside the class room?

Yes, you do not have to remove your chappals as you enter the hall. Just make sure that they are clean as you enter!

Can my parents be with me during the classes?

Yes, may be for the first few days, until you get comfortable with the surroundings.

Can my parents park their car at the venue?

They would need to park their car on the adjoining main street. We do not have parking space at the venue.

Is there pick up and drop facility?

No.

I participated in the April batch, can I continue in May?

Yes. Depending on your progress in April, our trainers will teach you more advanced topics in May.

I missed several classes in April as I was holidaying, can I come back in May and continue?

Yes. We are flexible! Please discuss your schedule with our trainers and make suitable arrangements.

Will there be regular Chess classes during the weekends?

Yes. Students in our regular weekend batches can continue their Chess training during the weekends even during the vacations. Additionally, they could come and attend the vacation classes also, if they so desire!

After the Vacations... What Next?

Travancore Chess Club provides regular Chess coaching to intermediate and advanced players. Depending on your time schedule, you could choose one of the three slots (morning, afternoon or evening) during the weekends to get expert training and advance in your Chess career.

TCC PATTOM

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The Secretary
Travancore Chess Club
Sri Pattom Thanu Pillai Society Hall
Upper Meridian Road
Marappalam, Pattom, Trivandrum 695004

secretary@travancorechessclub.org
(+91) 984 742 7036

for information, contact:

Leo984 640 6883
Anand889 311 0280

TCC NEYYATTINKARA

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The Secretary
Travancore Chess Club
Keshav Building
Court Road
Alummoodu, Neyyattinkara, Trivandrum 695121

secretary@travancorechessclub.org
(+91) 984 742 7036

for information, contact:

Anand889 311 0280
Leo984 640 6883

TCC PERINGAMMALA

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The Secretary
Travancore Chess Club (Annexe)
SNV Library Hall
Pallichal-Vizhinjam Road
Peringammala, Kalliyoor, Trivandrum 695042

secretary@travancorechessclub.org
(+91) 984 742 7036

for information, contact:

Leo984 640 6883
Ajeesh974 562 1224

TCC MANACAUD

Travancore Chess Club, Manacaud Location Map

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The Secretary
Travancore Chess Club (Annexe)
Samadarsini Library Hall
Kalippankulam Road
Konchiravila, Manacaud, Trivandrum 695009

secretary@travancorechessclub.org
(+91) 984 742 7036

for information, contact:

Leo984 640 6883
Anand889 311 0280

TEST YOUR CHESS

Can you solve this?

Trivandrum TCC Summer Chess Camp Puzzle

If you are unable to solve this and do not understand the nuances of positions such as this, you must seriously consider enrolling yourself in the TCC Summer Chess Camp and learn the fundamentals.

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