Event Details

tuesday

6:30 pm CDT - 7:30 pm CDT

Saint Louis Chess Club

Grandmaster Lecture Series:
Static Advantages in Chess

Learn from our Grandmaster in Residence, GM Yuniesky Quesada, how to utilize static advantages in chess. This class covers bishop pairs, pawn structures, exchange sacrifices, and more.

Who Should Attend?

  • Average- to high-rated chess players, including anyone who has played a few tournaments.
  • Anyone interested in learning from the Grandmaster in Residence.

What You’ll Learn

  • World-class instruction on accumulating static advantages in chess.
  • How to use bishop pairs, pawn structures, exchange sacrifices, and other long-term advantages.
  • A valuable opportunity to engage with the Grandmaster in Residence, GM Yuniesky Quesada.

Class Schedule

Tuesdays, 6:30–7:30 pm
The “Static Advantages in Chess” topic runs from July 28 through August 30. The Grandmaster Lecture Series continues weekly after this topic window with a new subtopic from the next Grandmaster in Residence.

How to Participate

  • Attend In Person: The class is taught by GM Yuniesky Quesada at the Saint Louis Chess Club, 4663 Maryland Avenue (Classroom). This event is free for members. Day passes are available at the front desk.
  • Watch Online: Watch this class via YouTube and Twitch.

Looking for more ways to improve your game? Explore all weekly classes.

Ready to put your skills to the test? Explore weekly tournaments or major open tournaments.