Enter the exciting world of chess with our Level-Up program, a challenging five-day event designed especially for chess-loving kids like you! Located in picturesque Arona, Italy, this intensive course will take you through a journey of learning and growth under the guidance of some of the brightest instructors in the international chess scene.
During your stay in Arona, you will have the unique opportunity to train with teachers of the caliber of Ramesh RB (GM), Lexy Ortega (GM), Jesper Hall (IM), Pierluigi Piscopo (IM) and Sebastiano Paulesu (CM).
Each day will be enriched by intensive training sessions, opening analysis, practice matches and fun group activities.
But it won't just be chess! We are also committed to creating a positive and inclusive environment where you can have fun, make friends and cultivate lasting relationships with other chess enthusiasts from across Europe.
Don't miss the opportunity to elevate your game and have an unforgettable experience. We are waiting for you!

Where: Arona, Lake Maggiore, Piedmont 20-26 June 2024
Trainers: GM Ramesh RB, GM Lexy Ortega, IM Jesper Hall, IM Pierluigi Piscopo, CM Sebastiano Paulesu
Groups: A = above 2350 elo points B = from 2150 to 2349 elo points C= from 1900 to 2149 elo points D= from 1700 to 1899 elo points E= under 1700 elo points
Basic information: the course will be delivered in Italian and English. There are time differences based on the groups you belong to. Every day there will be six hours of chess activities and two hours of different activities divided between physical and tourist activities. More information, including specifics on the topics covered, will be given later based on registrations.

The creation of the groups will be decided by the team of instructors, approximately groups A B C will receive training at the Hotel Concorde, groups D E at the Hotel Atlantic. The times will be approximately 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. - 7 p.m., every day from 21 to 25 June.

Unaccompanied minors: unaccompanied minors will be required to obtain a liability release document from their parents, covering all activities and moments outside chess training. We reserve the right not to accept minors under the age of 12 if unaccompanied, in which case an email must be sent in advance to camp2024@alfierebianco.com stating the request. A tutoring staff of educators will be present for the duration of the camp, accompanying the minor participants during the activities.

Location: the course will be held, depending on the group you belong to, at the Hotel Atlantic **** in Arona, where you can stay with half board or full board, or at the Hotel Concorde **** in Arona, where you can stay with only half board. The distance between the two hotels is 15 minutes on foot.

Packages: hotel accommodations (for six nights) from €612 to €1260 per person, depending on the type of room, including the cost of registration for the course. Accommodations for accompanying guests from €432 to €1080 per person.

Price for the course only without hotel agreement: 280 euros

Room availability is always updated in real time and is subject to availability.