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Pacific Northwest Center Super GM Day Camp and Blitz Sunday, September 29th, 2019 @ PNWCC

Super GM Sam Shankland, 2018 US Chess Champion and two-time Olympiad Gold Medalist (2014 and 2016) will give a one-day camp to players with USCF 2100+ in PNWCC, followed by a blitz tournament that’s open to all level.

Note – Shall GM Shankland make into 2019 semi-final, the event will be postponed to a future date.

Event Info

GM Sam Shankland

• FIDE 2717/USCF 2796 • World #31 Ranked Player • 2018 US Chess Champion • 2016 42nd Gold, Team USA • 2014 41st Chess Olympiad, Gold Medalist as a reserve player • 2008 World Youth U18 Bronze Medal • Winner of numerous International and national tournaments

• Analyst for the reigning World Champion, , for the 2014 and 2016 World Championship matches • GM Title since age 20 Site PNWCC 12020 113th Ave NE #C-200, Kirkland, WA 98034 Schedule Sunday, 9/29/2019

GM Shankland Day Camp 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM Check-in 9:30AM – 12:00 PM Morning Session 12:00PM – 1:00PM Lunch break Complimentary pizza will be provided for students 1:00 PM – 4:00PM Afternoon Session

Super GM Blitz 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM

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11-round USCF Rated blitz tournament with 3+2 Prize - $200-$150-$125-$75-$50 based on 48 paid entries Registration GM Shankland will teach advanced content in the camp, targeting players with USCF 2100+ rating.

Players with USCF 1700+ can sign up with the risk that the content is over your level.

Register at http://nwchess.com/OnlineRegistration/ Entry fees are due at registration. Entry fee will be non-refundable after 9/1/2019

Option A : Camp with free entry to blitz tournament (USCF 2100+) • $200 by 9/1/2019 • $240 afterwards • Available Seats : 20

Option B : Blitz only • $45 by 9/1/2019 • $55 afterwards • Available Seats: 30 Camp Syllabus Calculation for the Practical Players Communications Email event organizer [email protected] for all event related questions.