In Person Chess Workshop - Edmonton D E1071

When: 24 January, from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. (arrive just before 10)
Where: Bethel Lutheran Church, 298 Bethel Drive, Sherwood Park

Chess players! Up your game with an in-person WISDOM chess workshop with Marty Barter, a rising contender with more than 11,400 games played and a chess.com rating of 1900. He is passionate about sharing his love and skill with others and has worked with students online and in person, helping them build stronger strategic skills. A clear and engaging communicator, Marty will inspire you to become a rising star.

Programme will include:

1. Establishing a baseline for skill level (strengths and weaknesses), mini-tournament style
2. Exploring openings
3. Developing middle-game strategies
4. Endgame tactics
5. Play etiquette
6. Fun simo (Marty plays all students at once)

Prerequisites: Knowledge of how the pieces move; chess.com rating under 1000 or Lichess rating under 1500. If you do not yet have a rating, please come!

What to bring:

• A chessboard and pieces
• A bag lunch
• Your enthusiasm

Parental presence is required.