Juniors to Masters Chess Academy Inc.
National Chess Training Program for Canadian Youths
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart – Colossians 3:23
Registration
Summer Term (May-June 2026)
Elite Level
- ONLINE GROUP TRAINING
- CHOOSE:
- • SATURDAYS: May 2, 9, 23, 30; June 6, 13, 20, 2026 (no May 16, no Jun 27; and May 30 is a DOUBLE SESSION).
- • Starts at 8:30am PST / 11:30am EST
- • Approx. 2.5 hrs: Master Lecture + Training Games
- • Instructors: GM Gergely Szabo and FM Joshua Doknjas
- OR
- • SUNDAYS: May 3, 10, 24, 31; June 7, 14, 21, 2026 (no May 17, no Jun 28; and May 31 is a DOUBLE SESSION).
- • Starts at 8:30am PST / 11:30am EST
- • Approx. 2.5 hrs: Master Lecture + Training Games
- • Instructors: GM Gergely Szabo and FM Joshua Doknjas
- OR
- • SUNDAYS: May 3, 10, 24, 31; June 7, 14, 21, 2026 (no May 17, no Jun 28; and May 31 is a DOUBLE SESSION).
- • Starts at 10:30am PST / 1:30pm EST
- • Approx. 2.5 hrs: Master Lecture + Training Games
- • Instructors: GM Gergely Szabo and FM Joshua Doknjas
- *Prices exclude GST/HST.
Intermediate
- ONLINE GROUP TRAINING
- CHOOSE:
- • TUESDAY GROUP: May 5, 12, 19, 26; and June 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026
- • Starts at 4:30pm PST / 7:30pm EST
- • Approx. 2.5 hrs.: Master Lecture + Training Games
- • Instructors: NM Neil Doknjas and FM Joshua Doknjas
- OR
- • THURSDAY GROUP: May 7, 14, 21, 28; and June 4, 11, 18, 25, 2026
- • Starts at 3:30pm PST / 6:30pm EST
- • Approx. 2.5 hrs.: Master Lecture + Training Games
- • Instructors: NM Neil Doknjas and FM Joshua Doknjas
- OR
- • SATURDAYS: May 2, 9, 23, 30; June 6, 13, 20, 2026 (no May 16, no Jun 27; and May 30 is a DOUBLE SESSION).
- • Starts at 10:30am PST / 1:30pm EST
- • Approx. 2.5 hrs.: Master Lecture + Training Games
- • Instructors: GM Gergely Szabo and NM Neil Doknjas
- *Prices exclude GST/HST.
Young Warriors Level
- ONLINE GROUP TRAINING
- CHOOSE:
- DATES: TBA - pls. inquire
- • Starts at TBA - pls. inquire
- • Approx. 2 hrs: Master Lecture + Training Games
- • Instructors: TBA
- *Prices exclude GST/HST.
Team Canada Training Camp - WYCC 2026
REGISTER NOW!
Dates: Sundays: May 3, 10, 24, 31, 2026 (no May 17)
Time: 10:30am PST / 1:30pm EST for 2.5 hrs.
Cost: $300 + GST/HST
Instructor: Team Canada Head Coach GM Gergely Szabo
Organizer: Juniors to Masters Chess Academy Inc.
We reserve the right to refuse entry.
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Juniors to Masters Chess Academy Inc. is the provider of the National Training Program for Canadian Youths, as sanctioned by the Chess Federation of Canada. Juniors to Masters Chess Academy Inc. was founded by GM Gergely Szabo and Victoria Doknjas. GM Gergely Szabo has been Team Canada’s Head Coach at WYCC, WCCC, World U16 Youth Olympiad, and the Women’s Olympiad. Victoria Doknjas has been Team Canada’s Head of Delegation at multiple WYCCs and NAYCCs.
Additionally, JtM In-House Masters include published chess book authors (Everyman Chess), FM Joshua Doknjas and FM John Doknjas, as well as NM Neil Doknjas, IM Adrian Musat, GM Shawn Rodrigue-Lemieux, and WGM Maïli-Jade Ouellet.
For more info on our Juniors to Masters online group training:
https://juniorstomasters.site123.me/registration
Books
What Chess Coaches Don't Tell You
By FIDE Master John Doknjas and Victoria DoknjasAre you a parent of a junior chess player who feels that because you don’t know how to play chess, you can’t help your child? Or are you an adult or junior chess player who has taken private chess lessons for years, but feels you haven’t been progressing? This book offers a unique and informative insight to those wanting to get more out of their chess studies, as well as presenting practical advice in areas including identifying important goals and how to work towards them, understanding how to objectively analyse your games, and maximising the efficiency of software and engines for learning. Reading this book can broaden your horizons in the essential areas of chess study, and ideally let you better evaluate what your chess coach is teaching you. And if you don’t have a chess coach, this book will provide you with an excellent foundation for serious chess study.
The AI Revolution in Chess
By FIDE Master Joshua DoknjasThe games of top chess players since the end of 2018 have reflected the use of new engines in home analysis. They have significantly developed opening theory as well as the general understanding of middlegame concepts. By analysing these games with the help of neural network engines, FIDE Master Joshua Doknjas discusses numerous exciting ideas and examines areas of chess that had previously been overlooked. With thorough explanations, questions, and exercises, this book provides fascinating material for masters and less experienced players alike.
The Opening Repertoire of the Sicilian Najdorf
By FIDE Master John Doknjas and FIDE Master Joshua DoknjasThis book navigates through the main lines of the Najdorf and provides the reader with well-researched, fresh, and innovative analysis. Each annotated game has valuable lessons on how to play the opening, and contains instructive commentary on typical middle-game plans. With thorough variations and explanations on pawn structures and piece placement, this book provides insight to both strong masters and less experienced players alike. The format is ideal for the chess player keen to improve their game.
The Opening Repertoire of the Ruy Lopez
By FIDE Master Joshua DoknjasOpening Repertoire: The Ruy Lopez is a modern examination of this perennial favourite. Joshua Doknjas has put together a repertoire for White based firmly around contemporary trends in the Lopez. He examines all aspects of this highly complex opening and provides the reader with well-researched, fresh, and innovative analysis. Each annotated game has valuable lessons on how to play the opening and contains instructive commentary on typical middlegame plans.
The Opening Repertoire of the Modern Benoni
By FIDE Master John DoknjasIn this book, FIDE Master John Doknjas examines all aspects of this highly complex opening and provides the reader with well-researched, fresh, and innovative analysis. Each annotated game has valuable lessons on how to play the opening and contains instructive commentary on typical middlegame plans. With thorough variations and explanations on pawn structures and piece placement, this book provides insight for both strong masters and less experienced players alike. The format is ideal for the chessplayer keen to improve their game. While reading you are continually challenged to answer probing questions – a method that greatly encourages the learning and practising of vital skills just as much as the traditional assimilation of chess knowledge.
