In the summer of 2024 we were involved with '5 Days of Chess (5DC)' events in downtown Boston. '5DC' was a series of chess events consisting of four FREE chess workshops followed by a FREE chess tournament. All events were at the Civic Pavilion Hall, City Hall Plaza, Boston and were supported in part by a grant from the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture.

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Presenters

A US Chess Federation titled player guided participants at each workshop covering elements of the opening, the middle game and endgame. In 2024 our presenters included GM Leonid Kritz, WGM Nadya Kosintseva and NM Ryan Young.

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Target Audience

5DC workshops were suitable for players who have mastered the basics of chess and are seeking to get to intermediate level. Suitable for those with ratings between 800 and 1,400. Adults and juniors ages 10 and up. The tournament was open to everyone with or without an official USCF rating.

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Location

The Civic Pavilion at Boston City Hall Plaza, Downtown Boston. The closest T stop is Haymarket (Orange Line). You can also get off the T at Government Center (Green Line) and follow the signs to the Civic Pavilion. The Civic Pavilion is directly opposite Boston Public Market.​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Workshop Details, Dates & Times

Each workshop started on a Sunday at 2pm and lasted 1 to 1.5 hours followed by casual chess until 5pm. 

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July 7:    Developing a Plan (GM Nadya Kosintseva)

July 14:  Checkmating Patterns (NM Ryan Young)

July 28:  Opening Principles (GM Leonid Kritz)

Aug 4:    How to Improve Your Chess (NM Ryan Young)​​​