Two intensive online training camps by FIDE Instructor Ishan Wiratunga designed to help players improve their calculation skills, visualization accuracy, and practical decision-making under tournament conditions.
These camps are especially recommended for players preparing for the NZCF Inter School Finals but are open to all junior and adult players looking to strengthen their competitive chess skills.
Through structured instruction, practical exercises, and guided analysis, participants will learn how to calculate more efficiently, reduce errors, and make better decisions when it matters most.
Course Details
Date: Sunday, 20 September 2026
Format: Live Online via Zoom
Duration: 2.5 Hours per Camp
Fee: $30 per participant
Register – Camp A Unrated – https://www.trybooking.com/nz/BFJJ
Register – Camp B Rated – https://www.trybooking.com/nz/BFJK
Course Content
Camp A: Building Strong Calculation Habits
12:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Recommended Rating: 800-1300 NZCF or FIDE Unrated players
Ideal for post-beginners and developing players who wish to build a solid foundation in calculation, visualization, and structured thinking.
Focus Areas
• Core Tactical Motifs: Forks, Pins, Skewers & Double Attacks
• Visualization & Board Awareness
• Spotting Opponent Threats
• Blunder Prevention & Practical Decision-Making
• Checks, Captures & Threats (CCT)
Camp B: Advanced Calculation & Visualization
3:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Recommended Rating: 1300-1800 NZCF of FIDE rated players
Designed for intermediate and advanced club players seeking deeper analytical skills, improved positional understanding, and stronger tournament performance.
Focus Areas
• Advanced Candidate Move Selection
• CCTP (Checks, Captures, Threats & Pawn Breaks)
• Deep Calculation & Forcing Lines
• Visualization of Complex Variations
• Pruning, Evaluation & Trigger Recognition
• Time Management in Tournament Play
What Participants Will Gain
• Stronger calculation techniques
• Improved visualization and board awareness
• Better identification of candidate moves
• Greater accuracy in critical positions
• More effective time management
