Location: Pittsburgh Chess Club, 5604 Solway, Room 209, Pgh, PA 15217 in the Wightman Community Center. This is located in Squirrel Hill, near Shadyside.

Directions: Take the Parkway to the Squirrel Hill exit, turn left to Murray Ave, then left onto Murray and proceed straight to Solway St. (located a few blocks past Forbes Ave). Make a left onto Solway. The Chess club is at 5604 Solway St (across from a playground) on the block between Negley Ave and Wightman Ave.

Beginner's Class
6 Sundays: June 20 - August 8 (no class July 4 or 11)
Time: 3:15 - 4:15 pm .......... Cost - $40 .......... Prerequisite: students should be able to name and move each piece.
This class will provide your child with a better idea of what to aim for when they play. Basic goals, fundamental concepts, simple tactics and techniques are the focus. Ribbons will be awarded to children who place near the top of their playing groups. US Chess Federation membership is required, and the games are rated.

Advanced Beginner's Class
6 Sundays: June 20 - August 8 (no class July 4 or 11)
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 pm .......... Cost - $40 .......... Recommended playing level 350-600.
Solving short problems, improving endgame skills, discussion of strategic principles, and an introduction to commonly played openings along with the ideas behind them are the main topics in this class. Each time this course is offered, we use different examples. Classes consist of 1/2 hour instruction & 1/2 hour playing time. Ribbons will be awarded to children who place near the top of their playing groups. US Chess Federation membership is required, and the games are rated.

Intermediate Class - Instructive Positions
6 Sundays: June 20 - August 8 (no class July 4 or 11)
Time: 12:45 - 1:45 pm .......... Cost - $40 .......... Recommended playing level 600-1000.
A major goal in this class is improving the student's ability to visualize ahead and analyse positions. Classic games or carefully selected positions are introduced, and students are prompted to work through the tactics in class. All classes are divided between instruction and playing time. Ribbons will be awarded to children who place near the top of their playing groups. USCF membership required, as games will be rated.

Advanced Class - Monday night class is off for the summer.
Analyzing your own games is one of the best methods to improve. Therefore, I suggest that advanced students try one of my summer camps. Camp 4, from July 12 - 16 is for players rated over 1000 up to about 1600. Another option would be Camp 8 from Aug 9 to Aug 13, which is for players from 850 to 1250. Details: Camp Info.

Questions: Call Chessmaster Jerry Meyers at (412) 422-1770.

Note: If the student or parent is a member of the Pittsburgh Chess Club or joins now, you are entitled to a $5 discount. Just reduce your check by $5. Save money and help our club. We appreciate your membership!

Pittsburgh Chess Club annual membership for kids age 18 and under ($25)____ (optional)

USCF membership required for all students. To join or renew, check the appropriate box below:
Scholastic Membership (Age 12 & Under - includes online access to Chess Life for kids) $16 _____
Youth Membership (Age 13 - 15 - includes online access to Chess Life) $20 _____
Young Adult Membership (Age 16 - 24 - includes online access to Chess Life) $24 _____
Family plan (gives membership to all kids under age 24 in family) $35 _____
Adult Membership (Ages 25 & Up - includes online access to Chess Life) $34 _____

Membership info and ratings are online here: www.uschess.org/msa

Please write one check, payable to Jerry Meyers
Mail to: Jerry Meyers, 4101 Windsor St., Pittsburgh, PA 15217