We are extremely honored to be hosting a workshop with GM Aleksandr Lenderman, one of the top players in the U.S., and USCF Expert/Chess Author Kevin Stokker. The workshop will be divided into three separate sections based on experience level, with each section happening at a different time during the day. The workshop will be held on Sunday, August 11th.

Overview

• This workshop is only for kids (all ages under 18).

• This is a one-day in-person workshop on August 11, 2024. The workshop will be held at the Hampton Inn by Hilton Washington-Dulles International Airport South. The address for the hotel is 4050 Westfax Drive, Chantilly, VA 20151.

• The workshop will be divided into three groups based on experience level. In the bottom two groups (Under 800 and advanced), students will play a USCF-rated game (25 minutes with a 5-second delay) and then do analysis with the GM. The elite group has no rated games and more lecture time instead. Each of the three groups meets at a different time during the day:

  • Under 800 group (9 am to 1 pm)

    • This group is designed for students ranging from absolute beginner to 800 USCF (see note about possible rating disparities below).

    • Because this group has the widest rating range, we may decide to subdivide this group into two smaller sections if necessary. There are a few ways we may do this. For example, we could have the beginners play rated games while the higher rated kids do their lecture, and then switch. We can also have USCF Expert/Chess Author Kevin Stokker work with some of the lower-rated students in a separate group. If there is a large rating disparity, we will make our best judgment on the day of the workshop about how to deal with it. Regardless of whether your child is a beginner or closer to the top of this group, the workshop will be a worthwhile experience for them.

    • For rated games, students will be paired with their classmate who is closest in rating (ladder-style pairings).

  • Advanced group (1:30 pm to 5:30 pm)

    • This group is designed for students with USCF ratings from 800 to 1300.

    • If your child is rated lower than 800, they will still be allowed to participate, but the lesson plan may be too challenging for them. It will be their responsibility to keep up with the course material.

    • For rated games, students will be paired with their classmate who is closest in rating (ladder-style pairings).

  • Elite group (6 pm to 10 pm)

    • This group is designed for students with USCF ratings from 1300 to 2000.

    • If your child is rated lower than 1300, they will still be allowed to participate, but the lesson plan may be too challenging for them. It will be their responsibility to keep up with the course material.

    • Unlike the other two sections, this section does not involve any rated games or analysis. This section will include additional lecture time instead of games and analysis.

About GM Aleksandr Lenderman

Aleksandr Lenderman is not just a grandmaster, but is also known for being one of the top players in the United States. We are extremely honored to have him teaching a workshop for us.

In 2005, Lenderman won the world championship for players under 16. Since then, he has finished 1st in many prestigious tournaments, including the World Open and Bavarian Chess Championship. You can read more about GM Lenderman on his Wikipedia page here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aleksandr_Lenderman

About USCF Expert/Author Kevin Stokker

Kevin Stokker will also be at the workshop helping GM Lenderman as his assistant. Kevin is a professional chess coach and expert with the US Chess Federation. He has also written multiple books about chess. You can find out more about Kevin Stokker’s career as a chess author by visiting his Amazon page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B017VSTA2C

Sample Workshop Schedules

Please find sample schedules below for each section of the workshop. GM Alex Lenderman and Expert Kevin Stokker will make adjustments to this sample schedule based on the needs of the students who register.

Entry Fees

$115 (registration ends on 8/11 at 8:30 am)

NOTE: If you have multiple children you would like to register, we can offer you a 20% sibling discount. To sign up multiple children, please email josh@dmvchess.com and we will send a custom invoice for payment.

Venue and Logistics

This workshop will be held at the Hampton Inn by Hilton Washington-Dulles International Airport South. The address for the hotel is 4050 Westfax Drive, Chantilly, VA 20151. The students will attend the workshop in the conference room. Parents may either drop their kids off or wait in the hotel lobby. The hotel has plenty of free parking.

If you are traveling from out of state and need sleeping rooms, here is the link to book at the Hampton Inn: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/wascnhx-hampton-washington-dulles-intl-airport-south/

Questions?

To purchase an entry into this workshop, scroll up to the top of this page and select “PURCHASE”

Feel free to reach out with questions! You can contact us at josh@dmvchess.com