GM Lecture & Blitz

Grandmaster Lecture and Blitz

Who: GM Grigoriy Oparin & GM Elshan Moradi

When:  Thursday, February 23, 2023 

Where: Microsoft Building 99, 14820 NE 36th St, Redmond, WA 98052

Format: 9 rounds of USCF rated Blitz with Time Control: 3 min + 2 sec

Starting around 7PM

Lecture:

1. 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Dynamic Positions out of the Opening - by GM Elshan Moradiabadi (FIDE 2507)
2. 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Practical Opening Prep for Tournaments - by GM Oparin Grigoriy (FIDE 2667)

Prize Fund (Blitz event): Guaranteed $200-$175-$150

Entry Fees: Lecture Only - $30 | Blitz Only - $30 | Lecture and Blitz and Pizza - $55

**IM/WIM free entry if register 1 week before event starts with $30 prize reduction

Register: (https://nachesshub.com/Events/Details/3908942c-1650-4ad0-8149-cb23b1bea3d9)

Miscellaneous: Must have current USCF Membership. Get or renew your membership here (https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess)

Contact: pnwchesscenter@gmail.com

Organizer: Pacific Northwest Chess Center (PNWCC)