Kramnik and Gelfand - Understanding the Pawn Structures
By North America Chess Hub | Sat, Feb 20 2021 10:00, Pacific Standard Time | Completed
| General Information | |
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| Name | Kramnik and Gelfand - Understanding the Pawn Structures [Completed] |
| Organizer | North America Chess Hub [Email : nachesshub@gmail.com Phone : 14252137553] |
| Event Time Zone | (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) |
| Dates | Saturday, February 20, 2021 10:00 AM ~ Saturday, February 20, 2021 1:10 PM |
| Registration Deadline | Saturday, February 20, 2021 10:00 AM |
| Event Address |
 USChess Hub, Online, WA, USA, 98074
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| Require Check In | Yes [Check-In Phrase : I will play the blitz] |
| Event Details | |
| Format | OTB (Over the Board) |
| Event Type | Group Lesson |
| Pairing Rule | Swiss |
| Rounds | 5 [Each sections may have different number of rounds] |
| Half-Point Byes | 0 Allowed [Each section may have different number of HPB's] |
| Time Control | Classical |
| Rating Type | lichess.org |
| Total Seats | 30 |
| Prize Fund | $0 [USD - US Dollar] |
| Flyer Link | https://www.nachesshub.com/Events/Details/a22bc512-bfc3-478c-a4a0-242b271dcbc0 |
| Live Game | https://www.uschesshub.com/ |
| Pairing & Results | https://www.uschesshub.com/ |
| Event Description | |
| Understanding pawn structures is a key element of positional chess. Former World Chess Champion GM Kramnik and World Cup Champion GM Boris Gelfand will work with 12 ambitious students for a total of 18 hours of online group lessons, learn how to form a favorable pawn structure and to use it in their favor as well as how to transform pawn structures in the best possible way. The games of highest level will be discussed and analyzed. Lessons will be conducted through ZOOM meetings. Coach will assign homework.
12 Seats for Peak USCF 2400+ or IM+ players. Homework and video recording will be provided if available. A 7-round 5+3 blitz will be arranged that both coaches will play.
For the first time, we offer spectator options for U2400 players. Spectators will attend the class and receive homework and video recording if available. Spectators will not participate class discussion and the blitz tournament with the coaches.
Misc Info: • Regular students - min USCF 2400 (FIDE 2300+) + or IM+ Title (12 seats) • Spectator (6 Seats four USCF U2400) • Regular students will play a free 7-rounds 5+3 blitz with coaches (date/time TBD) • Spectators will attend class live but will not participate class discussion (ask/answer question) and the blitz. • Contact organizer NAChessHub@gmail.com 425-213-7553 for detail |
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| Membership Discount | |
| 10% off | NACH Gold Member |
| Sections and Entry Fees | |
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6 Rounds | 0 Byes | Classical Time Control
| lichess.org Rated | Swiss Pairing
| 2 Seats
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6 Rounds | 0 Byes | Classical Time Control
| lichess.org Rated | Swiss Pairing
| 6 Seats
Spectators will attend the class and receive homework and video recording if available. Spectators will not answer questions or play the potential blitz.
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6 Rounds | 0 Byes | Classical Time Control
| lichess.org Rated | Swiss Pairing
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5 Rounds | 0 Byes | Classical Time Control
| lichess.org Rated | Swiss Pairing
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