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Lecture and simul by GM Razvan Preotu, Sun Mar 15, Burlington, 2pm.
Lecture and simul by GM Razvan Preotu, Sun Mar 15, Burlington, 2pm.
Hi all,
I am pleased to announce that Grandmaster Razvan Preotu is presenting a lecture on spotting tactical opportunities followed by a simultaneous exhibition. Suggested audience rating for lecture: (CFC 1000-1600) .The simul capacity is 25 players, the lecture capacity is more than 25 attendees. Please see the attached flyer for details. After reading the flyer, if you have any questions please dont hesitate to ask.
An anonymous chess fan has donated payment for two spots to the lecture and simul. Thank you anonymous chess fan. One spot is taken, the other will be soon.
just a reminder that registration isnt complete until payment is received. The special for the simul and lecture is only available at the special price of $35 until either we run out of the 25 simul spaces or it is Mar 15 2026, whichever comes first. you can register only for the lecture only or the simul as well. Choice is a good thing. Hope to see you there.
Food for thought. Chess lessons can be expensive. Chess lessons from a grandmaster can be really expensive. You are getting a lecture plus a simul experience which can take over an hour or two for only $35. That is a steal of a deal. Don't miss out. Only a week and a little bit left.
7 days to go. It's getting warmer. The event starts in the afternoon. You have a week to adjust to spring forward time. What is your reason not to attend? I have had a few people say they are coming but please remember, registration isn't complete without payment. No holding places on a promise. The lecturer is getting ready. How often do you get taught by a GM, nevermind play against one?
Here is the list of registered participants that i have in my files, if you dont see your name there and it should be there (oops!) please contact me @ miltonchess@hotmail.com
Terry Thomas
Nobuko Takeuchi
Robert Ball
Cameron Larocque
George Stajov
Ishaan Sharma
John Koopman
Patrick Buthman
Madison Seyffert
Bob Gillanders
Anonymous Sponsor
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There are still places available for the simul and lecture at only $35 for both (or $20 for one) if you pay before mar 15. The price goes up on Mar 15.
Got a couple more registrants. There are 12 spaces left for the simul. More spaces for the lecture. Just a few hours until the price goes up. Bring notebook and pen , might come in handy. See yall tomorrow. Try not to be late.
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Lecture and simul by GM Razvan Preotu, Sun Mar 15, Burlington, 2pm.
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