Closed for the Holidays

Thank you to all our members for keeping the Club active. The club will be closed during December 23rd - 25th, December 31st, and January 1st. Make sure to bring a chess set with you to holiday gatherings. This is a good chance to challenge your family and friends to a game.

Closed for the Holidays

Thank you to all our members for keeping the Club active. The club will be closed during December 23rd - 25th, December 31st, and January 1st. Make sure to bring a chess set with you to holiday gatherings. This is a good chance to challenge your family and friends to a game.

Closed for the Holidays

Thank you to all our members for keeping the Club active. The club will be closed during December 23rd - 25th, December 31st, and January 1st. Make sure to bring a chess set with you to holiday gatherings. This is a good chance to challenge your family and friends to a game.

Closed for the Holidays

Thank you to all our members for keeping the Club active. The club will be closed during December 23rd - 25th, December 31st, and January 1st. Make sure to bring a chess set with you to holiday gatherings. This is a good chance to challenge your family and friends to a game.

Closed for the Holidays

Thank you to all our members for keeping the Club active. The club will be closed during December 23rd - 25th, December 31st, and January 1st. Make sure to bring a chess set with you to holiday gatherings. This is a good chance to challenge your family and friends to a game.

Closed for the Holidays

Thank you to all our members for keeping the Club active. The club will be closed during December 23rd - 25th, December 31st, and January 1st. Make sure to bring a chess set with you to holiday gatherings. This is a good chance to challenge your family and friends to a game.

Closed for the Holidays

Thank you to all our members for keeping the Club active. The club will be closed during December 23rd - 25th, December 31st, and January 1st. Make sure to bring a chess set with you to holiday gatherings. This is a good chance to challenge your family and friends to a game.

Closed for the Holidays

Thank you to all our members for keeping the Club active. The club will be closed during December 23rd - 25th, December 31st, and January 1st. Make sure to bring a chess set with you to holiday gatherings. This is a good chance to challenge your family and friends to a game.

Closed for the Holidays

Thank you to all our members for keeping the Club active. The club will be closed during December 23rd - 25th, December 31st, and January 1st. Make sure to bring a chess set with you to holiday gatherings. This is a good chance to challenge your family and friends to a game.

Closed for the Holidays

Thank you to all our members for keeping the Club active. The club will be closed during December 23rd - 25th, December 31st, and January 1st. Make sure to bring a chess set with you to holiday gatherings. This is a good chance to challenge your family and friends to a game.

The Art of Defense: January Lectures from GM Bryan Smith

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

Join us in-person at the club where GM Bryan Smith will deliver his Art of Defense lecture series. This topic focuses on defensive methods and themes, especially when you don't have the advantage. Bryan was on the national champion UMBC chess team from 1999 to 2001, and earned his grandmaster title from FIDE in 2013. …

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The Art of Defense: January Lectures from GM Bryan Smith

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

Join us in-person at the club where GM Bryan Smith will deliver his Art of Defense lecture series. This topic focuses on defensive methods and themes, especially when you don't have the advantage. Bryan was on the national champion UMBC chess team from 1999 to 2001, and earned his grandmaster title from FIDE in 2013. …

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Rook and Pawn Endgame lecture from GM Bryan Smith

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

Join us in-person at the club where GM Bryan Smith will deliver an endgame lecture on rook and pawn endings. Bryan was on the national champion UMBC chess team from 1999 to 2001, and earned his grandmaster title from FIDE in 2013. He is the first-ever GM from Alaska! Bryan took 1st place in the …

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Transitioning to a Favorable Endgame lecture from GM Bryan Smith

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

Join us in-person at the club where GM Bryan Smith will deliver an lecture on endgames. This topic will focus on transitioning to a favorable endgame. Bryan was on the national champion UMBC chess team from 1999 to 2001, and earned his grandmaster title from FIDE in 2013. He is the first-ever GM from Alaska! …

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Mastering Chess Middlegames March Lecture 1 of 2 from GM Bryan Smith

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

Join us in-person at the club where GM Bryan Smith will deliver our March lecture. This topic will focus on middlegame analysis. Bryan was on the national champion UMBC chess team from 1999 to 2001, and earned his grandmaster title from FIDE in 2013. He is the first-ever GM from Alaska! Bryan took 1st place …

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Mastering Chess Middlegames March Lecture 2 of 2 from GM Bryan Smith

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

Join us in-person at the club where GM Bryan Smith will deliver our March lecture. This topic will focus on middlegame analysis. Bryan was on the national champion UMBC chess team from 1999 to 2001, and earned his grandmaster title from FIDE in 2013. He is the first-ever GM from Alaska! Bryan took 1st place …

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May Lecture from NM Jeff Quirke

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

Join us at the club where NM Jeff Quirke will deliver one of our May lectures. This topic will focus on Recognizing Opponents Resources. This event will be free to club members and to the public, but a $20 donation to our 2023 Lecture Fund is suggested so that we can continue providing great lectures …

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May Lecture from GM Bryan Smith

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

Join us at the club where GM Bryan Smith will deliver one of our May lectures. This topic will focus on select games and positions from the World Championship. Bryan was on the national champion UMBC chess team from 1999 to 2001, and earned his grandmaster title from FIDE in 2013. He is the first-ever …

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“Adventurous Chess” June Lecture from GM Bryan Smith

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

Join us at the club where GM Bryan Smith will deliver our June lecture, focusing on select games and positions themed "Adventurous Chess". Bryan was on the national champion UMBC chess team from 1999 to 2001, and earned his Grandmaster title from FIDE in 2013. He is the first-ever GM from Alaska! Bryan took 1st …

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