Monday, June 24, 2013

Norcal House of Chess Grandmaster Series

The Norcal House of Chess in Fremont is holding a series of lectures by Grandmasters.  Here are the details:

GRANDMASTER SERIES (Weekend classes for 1800 & above)

WHAT: Grandmaster Workhop (series of lectures, & analyses with a GM)! 
WHO:  PLAYERS (KIDS & ADULTS) WITH USCF RATING OF 1800 AND ABOVE
WHEN: JUNE 30JULY 14 & JULY 21, 20139:30- 4:00 pm 
I. Grandmaster Vadim Milov (June 30) – #1 ranked chess player from Switzerland. He used to be ranked #22 in the World! His current FIDE rating is 2643 while his USCF rating is 2715!
II. Grandmaster Varuzhan Akobian (July 21) - For years, he has been the highest rated chess player in CA. An active player who represented USA in many Olympiad events and World Team Championships. He was also a coach for the US Team in several events. His current FIDE rating is 2609 while his USCF is 2685!
III. Grandmaster Dejan Bojkov (July 14) – A very active chess coach who used to train former Women World Champion Stefanova. A FIDE Senior Trainer who authored many dvds, books and written several articles for chessbase. His current FIDE rating is 2505 while his USCF is 2597!
COST:  $ 75.00 for each event; $ 140.00 for 2 events and $ 200.00 for all the events. Lunch & drinks will be provided.
Please sign up early since we will only be accepting a maximum of 14 people (or less) for each event. Everyone will be guaranteed to have their games analyzed by the GMs.
Please email us at castro.ted@gmail.com or call us at 415-756-1204

Here is a link to more information: 

http://norcalhouseofchess.com/?page_id=309