Classes Starting Soon
Do you know anyone who knows the rules of chess and wants to learn how to make better moves? Our next Level 2 class is scheduled to begin on February 14. The time and location are to-be-determined. If you are interested in this class. Contact us immediately to join the planning.
A Level 5 class also will begin on February 14. This class teaches what to do when there aren’t any tactics, and it’s the transition point between novice and intermediate players.
If you are an intermediate player, the purpose of Level 10 is to continue learning how to improve your position when there aren’t any tactics, and this level focuses on hypermodern principles.
Tournaments
Last Friday was our Babe Ruth’s Birthday open. We had one section this time. Abraham Aitemade won first with 2.5 points, Hanson Guo and Andrew Wu tied for second, and Johan Einarsson took third. We will have two concurrent tournaments on February 13 and 20. There will be two regular game 30 tournaments, as well as a slower game 45 tournament with 2 rounds on each day. If not enough players sign up for the slow tournament, then they’ll be transferred to the fast tournament.
FBCC has released The Beast. This app assists you with your chess training. Click on the Beast for more details.
If you play the Stonewall Defense against d4, you’ll be interested in the Level 12 class starting February 10. This is an intermediate to advanced level class that teaches deeper Stonewall strategy for White and Black.
On March 29, we will begin a Sunday afternoon Level 14 class, which is appropriate for players rated around 1000-2000. In this class, we simulate a match against undefeated world chess champion Bobby Fischer. We haven’t had this class for three years, and it’s especially good for groups to improve your analysis and problem-solving abilities in real-life positions by seeing how others do their analysis and work together. The first two classes will be a free online class so you can all see what to expect from this level and see if you like it.
Coaching
If you are looking for one-on-one instruction or small group instruction, contact us and reserve your time with one of our coaches before someone else grabs your best spot with the coach that you want.