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.
Beginner's Class - Sorry, full.
6 Sundays: Sept 12 - Oct 17
Time: 3:15 - 4:15 pm .......... Cost - $40
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Prerequisite: students should be able to name and move each piece.
This class will provide your child with a better idea of what to aim for when they play. Basic goals, fundamental
concepts, simple tactics and techniques are the focus. 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.
Advanced Beginner's Class
6 Sundays: Sept 12 - Oct 17
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 pm .......... Cost - $40
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Recommended playing level 350-600.
Solving short problems, improving endgame skills, discussion of strategic principles, and an introduction to commonly
played openings along with the ideas behind them are the main topics in this class. 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 - Sorry, full.
6 Sundays: Sept 12 - Oct 17
Time: 12:45 - 1:45 pm .......... Cost - $40
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Recommended playing level 600-1000.
A major goal in this class is improving the student's ability to visualize ahead and analyse positions. Classic games
or carefully selected positions are introduced, and students are prompted to work through the tactics in class. 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 13 - Oct 18
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 pm .......... Cost - $45
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For players rated over 1000 or with permission of instructor.
The analysis in this class is more detailed. Strategic themes and principles are highlighted, and our study of opening systems
and the related middlegame ideas goes more in-depth. 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.
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 online access to Chess Life for kids) $16 _____
Youth Membership (Age 13 - 15 - includes online access to Chess Life) $20 _____
Young Adult Membership (Age 16 - 24 - includes online access to Chess Life) $24 _____
Family plan (gives membership to all kids under age 24 in family) $44 _____
Adult Membership (Ages 25 & Up - includes online access to Chess Life) $34 _____
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