*FREE* Chess Classes with Rated Games July 30-August 3

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These Chess Classes and Rated Games are open to all and is FREE.

Participants do need to be familiar with the rules of chess and chess notation.
Bring chess set and chess board with you. 
We will be using the Community Room which is located at the back of this New Seasons store.
Each class will be about thirty minutes long and will cover the following chess openings:

Monday –        July 30th – Center Game  1.e4 e5 2. d4
Tuesday –       July 31st – Petrov Defense 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6
Wednesday –  August 1st – Four Knights 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3 Nf6
Thursday –    August 2nd – Giuoco Piano 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5
Friday –         August 3rd – Kings Gambit  1. e5 e5 2. f4

After each class, there will be a rated chess game. Time control of game in 25 minutes with a 5 second delay.  Pairings will be by the Swiss system.  Players not in attendance for a round will be issued 1/2 point byes.  Top three scores for the five rounds and attending the Friday class will be award a chess book.  Tie breaks used:  Number of games played, cumulative, and youngest age. Each NWSRS rated game will count toward qualifying for the 2019 OSCF State Championship.

New Seasons at Happy Valley has a very nice area for those that have brought chess players to enjoy coffee or food and of course you can always shop.

Contact: Edward Addis II
Email: chessalot@aol.com
Phone: 503-467-6242