Online Chess Program!
If you are interested in more information about our Online Chess Program, click "Read More" and fill out the brief form.
Santa Barbara Youth Chess Program: Register Soon for Spring Session!
The Spring session of the SB Youth Chess Program will begin on January 6. Former U.S. Scholastic Champion, Andrew Svehaug, will continue to travel to Santa Barbara each Wednesday to lead the Program.
After a successful inaugural run this fall, we are anticipating a great response for the Spring Session. Sign up here to reserve your spot in the Program!
How do we start a program at our school?
Contact us right away! We can help you start an American Chess Institute program at your school within a matter of weeks. This can be started at any time during the school year. Take a look at our Start a Program page for more info on what a program could look like for you!
Super Saturday!
Super Saturday! is a day of chess for students of all ages and skill levels. While the priority is learning chess, we do everything we can to make sure that learning is coupled with having fun.
Former US Scholastic Championship Team Captain, Brian Svehaug will be leading Super Saturdays!
Choose a date to register:
January 30
February 20
March 20
Andrew's visit to San Jose
Submitted by aciadmin on November 25, 2009 - 1:34pm.On December 11, Andrew will be visiting San Jose, CA.
Stay tuned for more details about this workshop!
SB Nov 4-7: Bughouse (Wednesday), Workshop (Friday), Tournament (Saturday)!
Submitted by aciadmin on October 31, 2009 - 10:59am.Wednesday November 4 @ SBYCP 5:00-6:30
BUGHOUSE Tournament @ First Presbyterian Church
Bring a partner of your choice to this fun bughouse tournament. Awards for winners.
Register here!
Friday November 6 @ Crane 3:00 - 6:00
WORKSHOP @ Crane Country Day School
Andrew & Brian Svehaug will both be there to teach students from around the city
Register here!
Saturday November 7 @ Crane 8:30am - 2:00pm
TOURNAMENT @ Crane Country Day School
Andrew's visit to Oregon!
Submitted by aciadmin on October 23, 2009 - 12:31am.Andrew will be doing a Workshop in Oregon on October 27. If you live near Portland or Corvallis, come on out to meet Andrew for this special Chess Workshop at Ashbrook Independent School.
For more information or to register, contact Ashbrook Independent School at: (541) 766-8313
Super Saturday!
Super Saturday! is a day of chess for students of all ages and skill levels. While the priority is learning chess, we do everything we can to make sure that learning is coupled with having fun.
Former US Scholastic Championship Team Captain, Brian Svehaug will be leading Super Saturdays!
Choose a date to register:
September 26
October 24
November 21
Chess & Economics!
I am amazed by the many parallels between chess and business. Back when I was reading for a Managerial Economics course in my MBA program, I came across the following quotation:
“Successful strategy results from applying consistent principles to constantly changing business conditions.” --- From Economics of Strategy by Besanko, Dranove, Shanley, and Schaefer. (New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2007.)
Summer Chess Day-Camp in Santa Barbara
Another successful week of chess camp! Brian and Andrew instructed kids of various ages and skill levels in an exciting week. The children learned valuable chess skills and strategies and ended their days with competitive chess tournaments. By the end of the week, all the kids left the camp with more experience, more knowledge, and a smile on their faces.
