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Scholastic Chess Masterclass
🔹 Morning (10:00–12:30)
FM Pavel Martynov – 10 Essential Chess Middlegame Strategies
A structured lecture supported by guided practice, helping participants build strong planning competence.
Pavel Martynov is a FIDE Master, chess coach, and PhD in Education and Head Coach at Scholastic Chess.
🔹 Afternoon (1:30–4:00)
GM Aleksandr Shimanov – Beating Carlsen and Caruana: a Grandmaster Mindset
An interactive masterclass based on GM Shimanov’s own games from the 2025 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships, exploring elite-level thinking and practical decision-making.
Alexandr Shimanov is a top-100 chess Grandmaster, a well-known chess YouTuber, and a widely respected coach.
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