Author: Dennis Mays

 

REMINDER TO REGISTER FOR THE FREE STRATEGIC CHESS COURSE BY WFM JOVANA MILOSEVIC: MY SYSTEM BY ARON NIMZOVITSCH, A NEW TRANSLATION

If you have not done so already, please register for Master Milosevic’s free strategic chess course. The class will meet on Zoom once per week from 1:00-2:30 PM CDT on Saturdays beginning on August 27, 2022. Master Milosevic will cover the first half of the book in 8 classes, which will be free to members of Rochester Chess. You can check your membership status here: https://rochesterchess.com/?page_id=3099

To register, simply send me an email: dennismays101@gmail.com. Once I hear from you I will send you a link to the Zoom meetings. Classes will be recorded for viewing at a time that is most convenient for you.

We suggest that you purchase the above book on Amazon. Note that it is a new translation published in 2007 by Quality Chess. My System is a classic book that most serious chess players read at some point in their lives. 

Outline for classes:

  • Class 1: The Center and Development
  • Class 2: The Open File
  • Class 3: The 7th and 8th ranks

Homework after these classes: Illustrative games for the first three chapters

  • Class 4: The passed pawn

Homework: Endgames and games illustrating passed pawns

  • Class 5: Exchanging
  • Class 6: The pinned piece 

Homework: Games involving pins

  • Class 7 The elements of endgame strategy

                            Discovered Check

  • Class 8: The pawn chain

Homework: Games to illustrate pawn chains

LEARN AND PLAY CHESS AT THE FARMERS MARKET. FREE EVENT ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 13!

Rochester Chess will host a free chess exhibit at the Farmers Market on the fairgrounds (Rochester Farmers Markets) on Saturday, August 13, 9 AM – noon. Children and adults are invited to play chess games and receive instruction from our team of experienced chess coaches. Chess sets will be provided. The market is an opportunity to share your love of chess and to pick up some fresh vegetables. 😉

If you don’t know how to play chess? No problem, we will teach you! This event will be a lot of fun. We will be in the large grassy area near the band. Stop by anytime! Questions? Contact Dennis Mays dennismays101@gmail.com

CHESS CLUB WILL BE MEETING TOMORROW, AUGUST 9 AT 6 PM.

Coach Grant will be leading his free chess class. Other activities include casual chess and game analysis.