Session #1 for Intermediate Players — Sunday, March 7th. 10am-12pm. Unity Chess Club: 14362 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd. Scottsdale AZ 85260 in Beach Conference Room by the Mini Golf Course.  Cost, $40. Registration below.

Session #2 for Advanced Players — Sunday, March 7th. Location, 845 E. 7th St. Mesa, Arizona 85203. Time, 1pm-4pm. Registration open to 1600+ Rated Players only. Cost, $50. Registration below.

On Thursday March 4^th, GM Ramirez will travel to Tucson for a three hour Strategy Session on the U of A Campus. Registration is closed to players rated 1600+ USCF.  Strategy Session will take place from 530pm-830pm.

Details:

$75. (Tucson Session is closed to 10 participants). $50 for Tucson Participants who register for the Phoenix events below!!!

• NOTE: Participants whom also compete in the ACE Showdown tournament (February 27th-28th) will receive a $25 discount (reimbursed on site) to the Tucson Strategy Session.

• NOTE: Participants that register for the Master Trek Grand Prix Cup tournament on March 6th will receive a $25 discount (reimbursed on site of Master Trek) to the Strategy Session.

For more information, please contact Daniel Rensch, subject line “Tucson Strategy” at Info@AmericanChess.net

On Thursday January 28^th, GM Yermolinsky will host a  three hour Strategy Session at the ACE Chess Club (Mesa Location 845 E. 7th St. Mesa, Arizona 85203). Registration is closed to players rated 1600+ USCF.  Strategy Session will take place from 4pm-7pm.

Entry Fee:

This Strategy Session, along with all other Phoenix Sessions, has been permanently discounted from the originally posted rate of $75 to the NEW RATE OF $50!

December 6th, 2009. ASU Campus, Physical Sciences, Wexler Hall, Room 118. Parking available at Parking Structure #2, on the Northeast corner of McAllister Ave. and Tyler St. Structures and lots are free except during special events. Or location may be moved to 845 E. 7th Street Mesa, Arizona 85203. Please inquire about location upon registration.

Strategy Session Details:

3 Levels: Intermediate, Advanced, and Master. Groups will be divided according to the player’s ratings. General outline for each section is: 1200-1499 (Intermediate) 1500-1799 Advanced; and 1800 + for Master.

Schedule and Format:

Intermediate Group: 9am-12pm; Advanced Group 12:30pm-3:30pm; Master Group 4pm-7pm. Lectures will take place for 45-55 minutes each hour, and will be followed by a 5-15-minute snack and relaxation break. Snacks and refreshments will be provided by ACE Chess!

Instructors:

IM Danny Rensch and other guest speakers will be providing Lectures and Game Review during the Strategy Session: Nationals Preparation Seminar on December 6th. Multiple time State and National Champion, Tiger Rensch, will also be a guest instructor for the Intermediate Group.

Lecture Topics:

Intermediate:

• Opening Preparation and necessary tips needed before a National Championship
• Tactical Exercises and Position Solving
• Practice Game with Game Review

Advanced:

• Pawn Structure 101: A description of the 10 most critical structures
• Study Habits Explained (how to REALLY prepare before a tournament)
• “Positional Planning” Ideas Reviewed

Master:

• Opening Preparation for the highest level (how to find and evaluate novelties)
• Players who register in advance will have the opportunity to email games for review, and questions to be answered by IM Danny Rensch, during the Strategy Session.
• Calculation training during the review of famous, Super-GM Games

Note: Adult Participants are welcome in every section!

Strategy Session Entry Fee:

$45 by December 1st, $50 by December 4th, $60 at site.

Strategy Session Entry Fee for All players 2000 & Up:
$40 at all times.

Note: Registration and check in by 8:45am Sunday morning.

Awards:

An MVP Trophy will be awarded to the most active, focused, and over-all best performing student from each section.