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Upcoming ClassTopic:
Sunday, July 26th 6:00pm-9:00pm
Quad Tournaments
Last class on Wednesday 7/16, I taught a lesson on Rook Endgames. Since rook endings are the most common type of endings, it's worth repeating some key winning concepts that are necessary to remember in order to gains wins and draws. I covered the 3 most important rook + pawn endings (Lucena, Philidor, and rim pawns) ; and then reviewed other rook endings involving themes with King and Rook position, passed pawns, checkmate and stalemate.
Next class will be rated Quad Tournaments on Sunday night, July 27th. Four players in each section, 3 game round robin, G/30 time control. Chess-themed prizes to the winners.
Check-in 5:45-5:55pm, first round starts at 6:00pm. Most Quads will be over by 8:00pm, with the higher rated ones could last until 9:00pm.
Please RSVP at least one day before the event if entering so I can pre-pair quads and same time.
Please contact me by email if interested in attending.
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Target Student Audience: Older elementary, middle school, high school. Adults welcome.
Date: Typically Sunday nights, twice a month
See upcoming class schedule to the right --->
Time: 6:45pm to 8:15pm
(please arrive 5-10 minutes early)
Lesson Format: About 45 minutes lecture on a chess topic using a demo board, then 45 minutes of open play/applying concepts learned. Equipment provided, handouts and snacks usually provided.
Quad Format: Occasional NWSRS-rated Quad tournaments held on Sunday afternoons starting at 3:30pm with chess-themed prizes for the winners.
Location: Fire Station 83 Community Room, 3425 Issaquah Pine Lake Rd,
Cost: $15 per person per class, cash or check to me
Bruce Kovalsky Chess Accomplishments:
- Member of Washington State Team vs. BC, Canada Top 10 Player Border Match, 2004 & 2005 (scored 1 win and 1 draw)
- Board 2, US Amateur Team Champions, Quadrupled Pawns, 1984
- Board 4, Pan-Am Intercollegiate National Team Champions, U.C. Berkeley, 1981
- Numerous individual smaller tournament victories and high finishes
- Became USCF National Master in 1983
- Peak rating of USCF - 2278, FIDE - 2225
- Nominated for a Sammi Award in the Learning Promotion Category, March 2007
Involved in the following chess clubs:
- Founder & Chess Club Teacher, Sunny Hills Elementary, 1997-2005
- Founder & Chess Club Teacher, Pine Lake MS, 2001-Present
- Chess Club Advisor, Pacific Cascade & Skyline HS, 2005-present
- Advisor to other local chess clubs
- Interviewed for Destination Issaquah newspaper article about area chess clubs in 2004
Contact me regarding private lessons, schedule permitting.