Tentative daily schedule (in Pacific Time zone):

• 9 am - 10:30 am: First class

• 10:30 am-11:00 am: Break

• 11:00 am - 12:30 pm: Second class

• 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm: Break

• 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm: Third class
  
  Online simul with GM Melik on one of the mornings!

Some of the topics that might be covered during the class:

• Advanced Strategy Training

• Analysing Own Games

• Dynamic play in the middlegame

• Endgame Training

• Motivation Strategies Training

• Opening repertoire, building an opening repertoire

• Practical Defense

• Principles of attack

• Strategy training

• Study of classical games, positional games, and outpost

• Training of calculation

• Ways of improvement

Guest lecturer: IA Judit Sztaray 

• How not to make the most common mistakes when calling the arbiter during a game.

• Important rules that are less known to players.

• Title system, requirements, rating systems.

Registration

Registration for the upcoming Master Classes -->  Fill out the Google Form

Masterclass Fees:

• Regular class fee for 1800+ rated players: $150/day until 1 week before the class

  • $300 for 2-day session

  • $450 for 3-day session

A limited number of students who do not meet the rating requirements will be considered.
They will be charged an extra"play-up" fee to attend the Masterclass.

• Players rated 1700-1799: $400

• Players rated 1600-1699: $500

Late fee: (within 7 days of the class): an additional $100 fee.

Past Dates:

2026:

• Apr 18-19

• Feb 21-22

2025 Fall/Winter Masterclasses:

• Dec 20-23

• Oct 11-13

• Nov 8-11

2025 Summer Masterclasses:

• June 16-20

• Aug 4-8