GM Ron Henley
GM Henley
GM khachiyan and GM Melik Khachiyan will be on hand to analyze your tournament games after each round. GM Henley has been Chief Trainer for the 12th World Champion, Anatoly Karpov. GM Khachiyan has trained beginners and professionals, including GM Tigran L. Petrosian and GM Levon Aronian. Let them start you on the road to better play. Sessions begin 2 hours after the start of each round.

The grandmasters will also offer a series of free lectures.

GM Karpov Former World Champion GM Anatoly Karpov will give a free lecture on Friday. More details will be available soon.

Rulebook Tactics.
NTD Tim Just Learn the rulebook secrets for making the rules work for you while avoiding typical "chess lawyer" tricks. NTD Tim Just, editor of United States Chess Federation's Official Rules of Chess Fifth Edition, will lead the discussions. This Sunday afternoon lecture is for all players, not just for tournament directors.

Players and tournament directors wanting more in-depth training than the free lectures can provide are encouraged to sign up for our Thursday Chess Camp.