Navigating your child’s first chess tournament can feel overwhelming for both players and parents. Join 10-year veteran coach and certified USCF Tournament Director Coach Nick Pedretti for a fun, hands-on workshop designed to prepare young players and their parents for competitive tournament play!
Date: Sunday, August 23, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM – 12:30 AM (2 Hours)
Location:4308 Burns Ave, Los Angeles CA 90029.
Instructor: Coach Nick Pedretti (10+ Years Coaching Experience)
Price:$40 per Parent-Child Pair(Includes 1 Child + 1 Parent/Guardian)
Additional Sibling Add-on: $20
Capacity Limit: Strictly capped at 16 Parent-Child Pairs to ensure dedicated guidance and comfortable seating.
30-Min Interactive Lecture & Q&A (Parent + Child)
For Players: USCF tournament rules, touch-move policies, using chess clocks, scorekeeping notation, and sportsmanship.
For Parents: How tournaments are structured (Swiss pairings, bye requests), tournament hall etiquette, handling floor disputes, and supporting your child between rounds.
90-Min Mock Tournament & Live Coaching
Put your new skills to work in a real-time mini tournament simulation!
Hands-on practice with chess clocks and pairing sheets.
Live coaching and advice throughout play.
Awards ceremony, prizes, and wrap-up.
✅ Full 2-Hour Instruction & Mock Tournament
✅ All Chess Boards & Clocks Provided On-Site
✅ Light Snacks & Refreshments
✅ Prizes for All Participants
✅ Take-Home Parent Tournament Survival Guide & Rules Cheat-Sheet
Navigating your child’s first chess tournament can feel overwhelming for both players and parents. Join 10-year veteran coach and certified USCF Tournament Director Coach Nick Pedretti for a fun, hands-on workshop designed to prepare young players and their parents for competitive tournament play!
Date: Sunday, August 23, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM – 12:30 AM (2 Hours)
Location:4308 Burns Ave, Los Angeles CA 90029.
Instructor: Coach Nick Pedretti (10+ Years Coaching Experience)
Price:$40 per Parent-Child Pair(Includes 1 Child + 1 Parent/Guardian)
Additional Sibling Add-on: $20
Capacity Limit: Strictly capped at 16 Parent-Child Pairs to ensure dedicated guidance and comfortable seating.
30-Min Interactive Lecture & Q&A (Parent + Child)
For Players: USCF tournament rules, touch-move policies, using chess clocks, scorekeeping notation, and sportsmanship.
For Parents: How tournaments are structured (Swiss pairings, bye requests), tournament hall etiquette, handling floor disputes, and supporting your child between rounds.
90-Min Mock Tournament & Live Coaching
Put your new skills to work in a real-time mini tournament simulation!
Hands-on practice with chess clocks and pairing sheets.
Live coaching and advice throughout play.
Awards ceremony, prizes, and wrap-up.
✅ Full 2-Hour Instruction & Mock Tournament
✅ All Chess Boards & Clocks Provided On-Site
✅ Light Snacks & Refreshments
✅ Prizes for All Participants
✅ Take-Home Parent Tournament Survival Guide & Rules Cheat-Sheet
