Chess makes kids smarter! How? Well, chess is all about focusing, concentrating, thinking ahead,
weighting options, visualizing, planning, learning to shift between concrete and abstract thinking, and, at
the same time, juggling about a dozen considerations in your mind. It may sound challenging, but the kids
love it! Join a great group. Sign up today!
Location: Pittsburgh Chess Club, 5604 Solway, Room 209, Pgh, PA 15217 in the Wightman Community Center. This is located in Squirrel Hill, near Shadyside.
Directions: Take the Parkway to the Squirrel Hill exit, turn left to Murray Ave, then
left onto Murray and proceed straight to Solway St. (located a few blocks past Forbes Ave).
Make a left onto Solway. The Chess club is at 5604 Solway St (across from a playground)
on the block between Negley Ave and Wightman Ave.
Advanced Beginner's Class - Basic Chess Tactics
6 Sundays: Sept 7 - Oct 19 (no class Oct 12)
Time: 2:30 - 3:30 pm .......... Cost - $40
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Prerequisite: Some playing experience.
Beginners need to learn tactics, tactics, and more tactics. By working through lots of
sample positions, you will be more likely to spot opportunities when they arise in your
own games. Each time this course is offered, we use different examples. Classes
consist of 1/2 hour instruction & 1/2 hour playing time. Ribbons will be awarded to children
who place near the top of their playing groups. US Chess Federation membership is required,
and the games are rated.
Intermediate Class - Instructive Positions
6 Sundays: Sept 7 - Oct 19 (no class Oct 12)
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 pm .......... Cost - $40
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Recommended playing level 600-1000.
This class will involve discussion and analysis of various positions or short games selected
for their instructional value. Each position will illustrate a different theme or tactic.
All classes are divided between instruction and playing time. Ribbons will be awarded to
children who place near the top of their playing groups. USCF membership required, as games
will be rated.
Advanced Class - Selected topics
6 Mondays: Sept 8 - Oct 20 (no class Sept 29)
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 pm .......... Cost - $45
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For players rated over 875 or with permission of instructor.
In these classes, I select various topics that are appropriate for more advanced students. This may
include in-depth study of popular opening systems, analysis of particular positions, or review of student
games. Note: Adults rated Under 1600 will be allowed to sign-up for this class. Games in this class
will be USCF rated, and the top scoring players receive ribbons. USCF membership required of all participants.
Questions: Call Chessmaster Jerry Meyers at (412) 422-1770.
Financial aid is available for low income families. Click here for
financial aid application form.
Note: If the student or parent is a member of the Pittsburgh Chess Club or joins now, you are entitled to a $5 discount. Just reduce your check by $5. Save money and help our club. We appreciate your membership!
Pittsburgh Chess Club annual membership for kids age 18 and under ($25)____ (optional)
USCF membership required for all students. To join or renew, check the
appropriate box below:
Scholastic Membership (Age 12 & Under - includes 6 issues of Chess Life for kids) $17 _____
Youth Membership (Age 13 - 15 - includes 6 issues of Chess Life) $19 _____
Young Adult Membership (Age 16 - 24 - includes 12 issues of Chess Life) $25 _____
Family plan (gives membership to all kids under 24 in family;1 magazine per household) $35 _____
Adult Membership (Ages 25 & Up - includes 12 issues of Chess Life) $39 _____
Membership info and ratings are online here: www.uschess.org/msa
Please write one check, payable to Jerry Meyers
Mail to: Jerry Meyers, 4101 Windsor St., Pittsburgh, PA 15217