Event Series 35th Richard Abrams Memorial

35th Richard Abrams Memorial

The Pittsburgh Chess Club 5869 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA

The Pittsburgh Chess Club is proud to host our 35th Richard Abrams Memorial. Schedule and Location Tournament Rounds: Tuesdays, 6:30PM EST, November 7 - December 12, 2023. Location: The Pittsburgh Chess Club, 5869 Forbes Ave., 2nd Fl, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 Tournament Format Prizes Eligibility Byes Tournament Rules Fair Play Contact Registration Advance Entries

$40 – $55

December Quick Quads

Pittsburgh Chess Club 5869 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

3R-RR Quads, G/25 d3; Custom PCC Medals for 1st Place in each Quad.

$25 – $35

December Holiday Closures

Thank you to all our members for keeping the club active. We will be closed during December 22nd – 25th and December 29th – 31st. Make sure to bring a chess set with you to holiday gatherings. This is a good opportunity to challenge your family and friends to a game.

December Blitz

Pittsburgh Chess Club 5869 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

4 Rounds Double Swiss, G/5 d5; $500 Projected Prize Fund

$32 – $45

Event Series Open House

Open House

The Pittsburgh Chess Club 5869 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA

The Pittsburgh Chess Club invites the community to it's open house to meet our members, play a game of chess, and to learn more about the Club. Stop by the club on the first Monday of the month between 6pm-8pm. For more information, contact us via email or phone.

Free
Event Series Winter Beginner 101 Junior

Winter Beginner 101 – Junior Section

The Pittsburgh Chess Club 5869 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA

Our Beginner class will provide the student with a better idea of what to aim for when they play. Basic goals, fundamental concepts, simple tactics and techniques are the focus. Carefully selected positions are introduced, and students are prompted to work through the tactics in class. Our beginner classes are free for members who are …

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Free

Winter Advanced Beginner 108 Lessons – Junior Section

The Pittsburgh Chess Club 5869 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA

Solving short problems, improving endgame skills, ability to visualize ahead, and analyze positions. Discussion of strategic principles and an introduction to commonly played openings along with the ideas behind them are the main topics in this class. Carefully selected positions are introduced, and students are prompted to work through the tactics in class. Our advanced …

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Free
Event Series Winter Beginner 101 General

Winter Beginner 101 – General Section

The Pittsburgh Chess Club 5869 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA

Our Beginner class will provide the student with a better idea of what to aim for when they play. Basic goals, fundamental concepts, simple tactics and techniques are the focus. Carefully selected positions are introduced, and students are prompted to work through the tactics in class. Our beginner classes are free for members who are …

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Free

Winter Advanced Beginner 108 Lessons – General Section

The Pittsburgh Chess Club 5869 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA

Solving short problems, improving endgame skills, ability to visualize ahead, and analyze positions. Discussion of strategic principles and an introduction to commonly played openings along with the ideas behind them are the main topics in this class. Carefully selected positions are introduced, and students are prompted to work through the tactics in class. Our advanced …

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Free
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