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White Plains Tournament Classes - Advanced Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced - Fall 2019-Winter 2020
Event Details
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Registration for this event is limited to 36 entries. 2 slots remaining!
Online registration for this event will not be available after November 23, 2019 at 11:00 AM EST
| When: | Saturday, November 23, 2019 | ||||||||
| Where: |
NSCF Office 171 East Post Office Suite 206 White Plains, NY 10601 View Map |
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| Sponsor: | National Scholastic Chess Foundation | ||||||||
| Event Type: | Class | ||||||||
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| Schedule: | 8 classes for Players with Tournament Experience: Nov 23, Dec. 14, 21, 2019; Jan. 4, 25, Feb. 1, 15, 22, 2020 Beginner Tournament Group Lessons (Unrated up to USCF 599): 10:45 AM-12:15 PM - Novice sections, K-1, Primary - rated 499 or below Intermediate (USCF 600-999) Group Lessons: 12:30-2:00 PM - Booster & Reserve sections - rated 500-999 Advanced (USCF 1000+) Group Lessons: 2:15- 4:15 PM - Championship & Future Masters - rated 1000+ |
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| Contact: |
nscfoffice@nscfchess.org P: +19146835322 |
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| Notes/Terms: | INSTRUCTOR: JON RIGAI DESCRIPTION: The NSCF is proud to announce the return of our small group classes focused specifically on improving student's games in tournaments. There are three levels: Beginner (which is for players with some tournament experience, even if just in the Novice sections so far... (Unrated to USCF 599). Over the course of 8 weeks of 90 minute classes, Jon will help develop the skills needed to have success in competition, including chess tactics and pattern recognition, time management, and how to deal with the emotions as a player experiences loss so the player keeps a focus on what can be learned from the games where you don't achieve victory! Corresponds with NSCF sections: K-1 Novice, 2-3 Novice, K-1 Rated and Primary - rated 499 or below. Intermediate Group Lessons are especially for active tournament players within the rating range of 500 - 999 USCF. Over the course of 8 weeks of 90 minute classes, Jon will cover basic tactical pattern recognition and how to become a better all around player. Understanding how to reduce blunders in one's own game is critical for making the jump in rating and getting into the Championship section in chess tournaments. Corresponds with NSCF sections: Booster and Reserve. Advanced Group Lessons are especially for active tournament players rated 1000+ USCF. Over the course of 8 weeks of 120 minute classes, Jon will deal with positional and tactical concepts which are quite challenging (5 move combinations and up). The implementation of a chess engine and storing one's games in a database will be emphasized. In addition, Jon will be covering many master level games with an focus on improving the critical thinking process, and understanding how masters handle various positions. Corresponds with NSCF Championship and Future Masters sections. Dates: These classes happen on Saturdays when we do not have a NSCF tournament so players have immediate opportunties to review games and put new concepts to the test: Nov 23, Dec. 14, 21, 2019; Jan. 4, 25, Feb. 1, 15, 22, 2020 PLEASE NOTE: This is a series of classes. We will not accept students for a single class or on a pro-rata basis. Any questions, please contact Fabiola by email or by calling the office: (914) 683-5322.
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