Chess University Memorial Day Tournament

Start Date: May 29, 2019

Finish Date: Jul 5, 2021

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This is a "No Vacation" tournament!

This Memorial Day we are organizing a tournament to celebrate veterans/heros as well as chess legends that are no longer with us. The tournament, as always, is free to play. Below we have included Chess University courses that each have a free preview video lesson for you to watch to help you get inspired by legends such as Korchnoi, Botvinnik, and Petrosian.

 

#1: Prophylaxis with Petrosian

Learn how the 9th World Champion prevented his opponent's attacks through this course which includes four video lessons and four PGNs aimed at 1200-1600 Elo players. Check out the first lesson for free:
https://www.chessvl.com/p/prophylaxis-with-petrosian/?coupon_code=MEMORIALDAY

#2: Botvinnik's Universal Style | $15 Only
Study key lessons from the 6th World Champion and learn how to approach chess positions more concretely and objectively. This course features four video lessons and four PGNs aimed at 1200-1600 Elo players. Learn more here:
https://www.chessvl.com/p/botvinniks-universal-style/?coupon_code=MEMORIALDAY

#3: Counter Attack with Korchnoi | $15 Only

Learn counter-attacking strategies and how to sacrifice material to steal the initiative by studying Korchnoi! This course includes four video lessons and four PGNs aimed at 900-1500 Elo players. Sign up here:
https://www.chessvl.com/p/counter-attack-with-korchnoi/?coupon_code=MEMORIALDAY