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2005 Overview
An overview of this year's Master Class series and details of the daily program. This year, the Series is working around a theme of developing Positional Play and managing your pawns. Not for the faint-hearted, but the crucial component in raising your game to Senior Standard.
A series of presentations by some of the provinces strongest players.
The classes are aimed at club players looking to improve their game and gain insight into deeper mysteries of the game. The classes have a strong practical flavour and include a workshop to investigate each topic over-the-board. This year we hope to bring some continuity to each session by exlporing topics with a strong Thematic flavour.
Class Schedule
Each class and organisation of the series is being provided through the generosity of several individuals; it would be appreciated if you can make a donation to support the event. Contributions can be made on the day to
Food and Drink
As you know, "there's no such thing as a free lunch" (TNSTAAFL).
Refreshments are available through the day and a buffet lunch will be
available. Nominal charges will be made to cover costs.
Alternatively, bring your own...
The classes are aimed at club players looking to improve their game and gain insight into deeper mysteries of the game. The classes have a strong practical flavour and include a workshop to investigate each topic over-the-board. This year we hope to bring some continuity to each session by exlporing topics with a strong Thematic flavour.
Class Schedule
| Date |
Leader |
Subject |
|---|---|---|
| 23rd July |
Michael Waters | building your personal Opening Book |
| 30th July |
Ray Devenny | Exposing and Exploiting Isolated Pawns |
| 6th August |
Eddie Whiteside | exploring the Pawn Lever |
| 13th August |
no session - visit the RVH Charity event instead | |
| 20th August |
Steve Scannell | Creating and Exploiting Doubled Pawns |
| 27th August |
John Cairns | a review of Chess Schools and their influence on game play |
Session Programme
Each session is in two parts;Classes start at 10:30 with a break for lunch at about 1:00
- the formal Master Class and
- an informal chess afternoon.
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 10:30 |
Introducing the session's leader |
| 11:00 |
Review of the previous session |
| 11:30 |
Formal presentation by the Leader |
| 13:00 |
Buffet Lunch (optional) |
| 14:00 |
informal chess afternoon |
Costs
There are no fixed fees for any of the classes.Each class and organisation of the series is being provided through the generosity of several individuals; it would be appreciated if you can make a donation to support the event. Contributions can be made on the day to
- the Holywood Steiner School provide the venue; the school receives no funding whatever from the Department of Education - not even teacher's salaries - please give generously
- Session Leaders are offering their personal time to help you improve your chess - please show your appreciation
- the event is being held under the auspices of the Ulster Chess Union; we hope these classes can become a regular event with your support. This years classes are being organised by Bangor Chess Club.
Food and Drink
As you know, "there's no such thing as a free lunch" (TNSTAAFL).
Refreshments are available through the day and a buffet lunch will be
available. Nominal charges will be made to cover costs.Alternatively, bring your own...