Limited to 16 participants maximum at each camp!
St. Lukes: Camps held at St. Lukes are held in the downstairs fellowship hall at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 4595 SW California St, Portland, OR 97219
Hillsdale UCC: Camps held at the Hillsdale UCC are held in the downstairs fellowship hall of the Hillsdale Community Church, 6948 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR 97219
Upcoming Master’s Camps
6/22-6/26 at St. Lukes
8/17-8/21 at St. Lukes
Rose City Chess Master’s Camp is a five-day, high-performance training experience for players rated USCF 1200+. Designed for serious competitors, this camp delivers structured, intensive instruction aimed at accelerating your path toward expert and master-level play.
Students train in small groups with three dedicated coaches, including at least one National Master–level player or stronger each day. Instruction is tailored to ambitious players ready to break through rating plateaus.
What to expect:
3+ daily lessons (45 minutes each) focused on advanced middlegame strategy, calculation, practical decision-making, and more topics
USCF-rated games with slow time controls (minimum G/40+5)
Deep game analysis with top Oregon players and coaches
Support from a strong OCP Fellowship Coach
Individual written feedback for each student at the end of camp
Campers are grouped by playing strength to ensure targeted instruction. Each student receives curated puzzles and training materials aligned with their level.
If you’ve been stuck at your current rating, this camp is designed to push you forward.
Ages: No age restrictions. Instead, we require a USCF rating of 1200 or higher.
Cost: $595 for the five-day camp
Monday
Simple Rook Endgames Lesson (Philidor/Lucena)
Playing Simple Rook Endgames
Monday Game Review + Positions
Tuesday
Basic Openings - Opposite side castling
Opposite side castling: Playing the Yugoslav attack
Tuesday Game Review + Positions
Wednesday
Puzzle Gauntlet - Critical Moments (mixed tactics/non-tactics)
Practical Critical Moments
Wednesday Game Review + Positions
Thursday
Puzzle Gauntlet - Creative Thinking
Creative thinking Lesson
Thursday Game Review + Positions
Friday
Recognizing Common Strategical Problems (Pawn Structure/Activity/Space/King Safety)
Identifying Strategic Problems in typical positions
Coaches Simul Game Review
Are the same topics covered every camp?
We introduce 100% new puzzles and positions each camp.
Are food and beverage provided?
Lunches and snacks are not provided, so please send your own. We do often have a special treat though in the afternoon.
What is your cancellation policy?
Cancellation requests must be sent via email to robert@rosecitychess.com.
Cancellation at least 14 days before event begins: 100% of fees refundable or transferable to a different event.
Cancellation at least 7 days before event begins: 50% of fees refundable or transferable to a different event.
Cancellation less than 7 days before event begins: Non-refundable.
All refunds subject to a 3% processing fee.
Limited to 16 participants maximum at each camp!
St. Lukes: Camps held at St. Lukes are held in the downstairs fellowship hall at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 4595 SW California St, Portland, OR 97219
Hillsdale UCC: Camps held at the Hillsdale UCC are held in the downstairs fellowship hall of the Hillsdale Community Church, 6948 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR 97219
Upcoming Master’s Camps
6/22-6/26 at St. Lukes
8/17-8/21 at St. Lukes
Rose City Chess Master’s Camp is a five-day, high-performance training experience for players rated USCF 1200+. Designed for serious competitors, this camp delivers structured, intensive instruction aimed at accelerating your path toward expert and master-level play.
Students train in small groups with three dedicated coaches, including at least one National Master–level player or stronger each day. Instruction is tailored to ambitious players ready to break through rating plateaus.
What to expect:
3+ daily lessons (45 minutes each) focused on advanced middlegame strategy, calculation, practical decision-making, and more topics
USCF-rated games with slow time controls (minimum G/40+5)
Deep game analysis with top Oregon players and coaches
Support from a strong OCP Fellowship Coach
Individual written feedback for each student at the end of camp
Campers are grouped by playing strength to ensure targeted instruction. Each student receives curated puzzles and training materials aligned with their level.
If you’ve been stuck at your current rating, this camp is designed to push you forward.
Ages: No age restrictions. Instead, we require a USCF rating of 1200 or higher.
Cost: $595 for the five-day camp
Monday
Simple Rook Endgames Lesson (Philidor/Lucena)
Playing Simple Rook Endgames
Monday Game Review + Positions
Tuesday
Basic Openings - Opposite side castling
Opposite side castling: Playing the Yugoslav attack
Tuesday Game Review + Positions
Wednesday
Puzzle Gauntlet - Critical Moments (mixed tactics/non-tactics)
Practical Critical Moments
Wednesday Game Review + Positions
Thursday
Puzzle Gauntlet - Creative Thinking
Creative thinking Lesson
Thursday Game Review + Positions
Friday
Recognizing Common Strategical Problems (Pawn Structure/Activity/Space/King Safety)
Identifying Strategic Problems in typical positions
Coaches Simul Game Review
Are the same topics covered every camp?
We introduce 100% new puzzles and positions each camp.
Are food and beverage provided?
Lunches and snacks are not provided, so please send your own. We do often have a special treat though in the afternoon.
What is your cancellation policy?
Cancellation requests must be sent via email to robert@rosecitychess.com.
Cancellation at least 14 days before event begins: 100% of fees refundable or transferable to a different event.
Cancellation at least 7 days before event begins: 50% of fees refundable or transferable to a different event.
Cancellation less than 7 days before event begins: Non-refundable.
All refunds subject to a 3% processing fee.
