Tag: instruction
ROCHESTER CHESS IS SEEKING CHESS COACHES
Interest in chess is exploding worldwide and in our community, especially among youth. Unfortunately, there are not enough opportunities in our community for students to learn chess and improve at the game. Rochester Chess is aiming to fill that gap by teaching chess in several community schools. In order to accomplish this goal, Rochester Chess is seeking individuals to coach chess mainly in the middle and primary schools. We are applying for funding to teach chess in elementary schools (Gage and Riverside), in middle schools (John Adams and Dakota) and in the Boys and Girls Club. Already, individual donors have pledged $5,000 to support this program. Lead coaches will be compensated for their time ($30+/hour). Assistant coaches are needed as well ($20+/hour). Parents or teachers to help the lead coach are also needed. Chess club advisors are awarded a $500 stipend to host the school club meetings.
Experienced chess coaches and others will be holding a chess coaching workshop on Tuesday, August 23, 7 PM at the club. We will be sharing best practices for coaching and brainstorming on ways to bring chess to more students in Rochester. Let me know if you are interested in helping. If you would like more information, please send me an email: dennismays101@gmail.com.
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