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SUMMARY:Piece Play - Weekly Class - Monday 7PM to 8PM - 3/16 to 5/4
DESCRIPTION:Piece Play: This is the class that in 2024 everyone who took won trophies at the state championship. Now obviously\, we don’t guarantee such success\, especially with the state tournament not until March\, but this class is an introduction to positional concepts such as outposts\, open files\, and weak squares. \nRam Singh is the teacher and the classes will be held at Tri-Bridges Chess Club – 666 Exton Commons\, Exton PA 19341. \nThe class is 8 weeks and $80. The class starts y all start the week of 3/16 and will end the week of 5/4. \n 
URL:https://tribridgeschessclub.com/event/piece-play/
LOCATION:Tri – Bridges Chess Club\, 666 Exton Commons\, Exton\, PA\, 19341\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Event
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SUMMARY:Basic Tactics - Weekly Class - Thursday 6PM to 7PM - 03/19 - 05/07
DESCRIPTION:Second Chess Class: This class is for those who know how to move the pieces\, know how to castle\, but lose most of their games. The course will mostly focus on tactics – i.e. forks\, pins skewers\, discovered check\, double check\, and the like. \nRam Singh is the teacher and the classes will be held at Tri-Bridges Chess Club – 666 Exton Commons\, Exton PA 19341. \nAll classes are 8 weeks and $80. They all start the week of 3/16 and will end the week of 5/5. \nIt is helpful for our planning and bookkeeping to sign up for the first class\, but you do not need to sign up for each and everyone.
URL:https://tribridgeschessclub.com/event/basic-tactics-03-19-26-05-07-26/
LOCATION:Tri – Bridges Chess Club\, 666 Exton Commons\, Exton\, PA\, 19341\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Tri-Bridges Chess Club":MAILTO:joshuamiltonanderson@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Basic Tactics - Weekly Class - Thursday 6PM to 7PM - 03/19 - 05/07
DESCRIPTION:Second Chess Class: This class is for those who know how to move the pieces\, know how to castle\, but lose most of their games. The course will mostly focus on tactics – i.e. forks\, pins skewers\, discovered check\, double check\, and the like. \nRam Singh is the teacher and the classes will be held at Tri-Bridges Chess Club – 666 Exton Commons\, Exton PA 19341. \nAll classes are 8 weeks and $80. They all start the week of 3/16 and will end the week of 5/5. \nIt is helpful for our planning and bookkeeping to sign up for the first class\, but you do not need to sign up for each and everyone.
URL:https://tribridgeschessclub.com/event/basic-tactics-03-19-26-05-07-26/
LOCATION:Tri – Bridges Chess Club\, 666 Exton Commons\, Exton\, PA\, 19341\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Tri-Bridges Chess Club":MAILTO:joshuamiltonanderson@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Grandmaster Bryan Smith Simul!
DESCRIPTION:Tri-Bridges Chess Club is fortunate to have Grandmaster Bryan Smith give a simul for our members.  All are welcome.  It is $20.\n\nBryan Smith grew up in Anchorage\, Alaska. He became a grandmaster in 2013 and is the first and only one from Alaska.\nSome major tournaments he has won include the National Chess Congress in 2008\, 2009\, and 2017; the 2006 U.S. Masters\, the 2010 Philadelphia International; and the 2011 Limpedea Cup (Romania).\nHe was the Pennsylvania Champion in 2007.\nMost recently he won the championship of the Württemberg region of Germany in 2025.\nHe has written a book\, The Najdorf in Black and White as well as a weekly column on Chess.com from 2011 until 2015.
URL:https://tribridgeschessclub.com/event/grandmaster-bryan-smith-simul/
LOCATION:Chester Hotel & Conference Center\, 815 N Pottstown Pike\, Building A\, Exton\, PA\, 19341\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Event,Tournaments
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tri-Bridges Chess Club":MAILTO:joshuamiltonanderson@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260619T160000
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SUMMARY:Summer Break Camp - 06/15 to 06/19
DESCRIPTION:Camp by Ram – 9 to 12 morning\, 1 to 4 afternoon or come all day \nCamps will largely follow the following set up. \nThe material covered is dependent on sign-ups\, but broadly the classes will vary from openings to middle game strategy to endings and all the tactics in between.  I will mostly be on-site should I be needed\, but will largely be working on the Chess Journalists of America Awards\, several book projects\, or the American Chess Archive. \nDays will be pro-rated if you can only attend some days during a week.  The cost is $125 for a week of the half day camp\, $250 for a week of the full day camp. \n 
URL:https://tribridgeschessclub.com/event/summer-break-camp-06-15-to-06-19/
LOCATION:Tri – Bridges Chess Club\, 666 Exton Commons\, Exton\, PA\, 19341\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tri-Bridges Chess Club":MAILTO:joshuamiltonanderson@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:The Opening Laboratory
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a unique blend of chess education and competition in The Opening Lab! This event is designed for players to dive deep into a single opening\, broaden their chess horizons\, and patch up some holes in their repertoire. \nThe day begins with an in-depth lecture covering the King’s Indian Attack. We will thoroughly explore the opening’s key ideas\, strategic plans\, tactical motifs\, critical variations\, and common mistakes. \nAfter the lesson\, players will compete in a thematic tournament where every game starts from a position arising directly from the King’s Indian Attack. Each round explores a different variation\, allowing you to experience and practice a wide range of structures and plans within the same opening system. \nWho Should Join? Whether you are looking to expand your repertoire\, improve your opening understanding\, or simply enjoy a fresh tournament experience\, The Opening Lab offers a fun and educational environment for players of all levels and ages. \nLunch is provided (pizza).
URL:https://tribridgeschessclub.com/event/the-opening-laboratory/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Class,Tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Tri-Bridges Chess Club":MAILTO:joshuamiltonanderson@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Summer Break Camp – 06/29 to 07/02 - Afternoon only
DESCRIPTION:Camp by Ram—1 to 4 afternoon or come all day \nCamps will largely follow the following setup. \nThe material covered depends on sign-ups\, but broadly the classes will vary from openings to middle-game strategy to endings and all the tactics in between. I will mostly be on site \, but will work on the Chess Journalists of America Awards\, several book projects\, or the American Chess Archive. \nDays will be pro-rated if you can only attend some days during a week.  The cost is $100 for the week. \n 
URL:https://tribridgeschessclub.com/event/summer-break-camp-06-29-to-07-02/
LOCATION:Tri – Bridges Chess Club\, 666 Exton Commons\, Exton\, PA\, 19341\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Tri-Bridges Chess Club":MAILTO:joshuamiltonanderson@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Summer Break Camp - 7/13/2026 - 7/17/2026
DESCRIPTION:Camp by Ram – 9 to 12 morning\, 1 to 4 afternoon or come all day \nCamps will largely follow the following set up. \nThe material covered is dependent on sign-ups\, but broadly the classes will vary from openings to middle game strategy to endings and all the tactics in between.  I will mostly be on-site should I be needed\, but will largely be working on the Chess Journalists of America Awards\, several book projects\, or the American Chess Archive. \nDays will be pro-rated if you can only attend some days during a week.  The cost is $125 for a week of the half day camp\, $250 for a week of the full day camp.
URL:https://tribridgeschessclub.com/event/summer-break-camp-7-13-2026-7-17-2026/
LOCATION:Club Location\, 666 Exton Commons\, Exton\, PA\, 19341\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260727T090000
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SUMMARY:Camp week of July 27 - 31
DESCRIPTION:Camp by Ram – 9 to 12 morning\, 1 to 4 afternoon or come all day \nCamps will largely follow the following set up. \nThe material covered is dependent on sign-ups\, but broadly the classes will vary from openings to middle game strategy to endings and all the tactics in between.  I will mostly be on-site should I be needed\, but will largely be working on the Chess Journalists of America Awards\, several book projects\, or the American Chess Archive. \nDays will be pro-rated if you can only attend some days during a week.  The cost is $125 for a week of the half day camp\, $250 for a week of the full day camp.
URL:https://tribridgeschessclub.com/event/camp-week-of-july-27-31/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Class,Event
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SUMMARY:Summer Break Camp - August 10 to August 14
DESCRIPTION:Camp by Ram – 9 to 12 morning\, 1 to 4 afternoon or come all day \nCamps will largely follow the following set up. \nThe material covered is dependent on sign-ups\, but broadly the classes will vary from openings to middle game strategy to endings and all the tactics in between.  I will mostly be on-site should I be needed\, but will largely be working on the Chess Journalists of America Awards\, several book projects\, or the American Chess Archive. \nDays will be pro-rated if you can only attend some days during a week.  The cost is $125 for a week of the half day camp\, $250 for a week of the full day camp.
URL:https://tribridgeschessclub.com/event/summer-break-camp-august-10-to-august-14/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Class,Event
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260828T160000
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SUMMARY:Summer Break Adult Camp - 8/24 - 8/28
DESCRIPTION:Camp by IM Igor Khmelnitsky–1 to 4 afternoon \nCamps will largely follow the following setup. \nThe material covered depends on sign-ups\, but broadly the classes will vary from openings to middle game strategy to endings and all the tactics in between. If you need me\, I will mostly be on site\, but I will work on other chess projects or the American Chess Archive. \nDays will be pro-rated if you can only attend some days during a week. The cost is $300 for the half-day camp for the full week or $75 a day.\ \nA few words from the instructor: \n  \n“Enjoy Chess and Improve Your Game!” – Chess Vacation for Rated Adult \nPlayers (1000-1800)\, at Tri-bridges Chess Club. \nIntroduction: Join us this summer at Tri-Bridges Chess Club in Exton Commons for a focused\, high-impact 5-day\nchess camp designed for adults rated 1000–1800. Led by International Master Igor Khmelnitsky\, participant of 4\nUS Championships\, 2021 US Open Senior Champion\, Certified FIDE Coach and award-winning author of the\nChess Exam books and Chess Teacher’s Manual (Kasparov Chess Foundation). This camp offers great learning\nopportunities through structured analysis\, thematic lessons\, and hands-on practice. Whether you attend all five\ndays or drop in for a single session\, you’ll sharpen your skills\, deepen your understanding\, and have fun.\nCamp / Daily Seminar Format (12–5 PM):\nEach day of the camp / seminar is built around 3 self-contained one-hour instructional lessons with IM Igor\nKhmelnitsky. Every lesson focuses on a specific topic\, so attending one day is not required to benefit from the\nnext day’s material. Players may join for the full week or participate on selected days. The day starts and ends with\n1 hour access to the Tri-Bridges Chess club with extensive library full of modern and vintage books.\n1–4 PM: Instructional Session with IM Igor Khmelnitsky\n• Personalized analysis of recent tournament games\n• Thematic lessons to improve decision-making and tactical awareness\n• Interactive group learning with actionable insights\n• Blitz and Puzzle solving competitions with prizes on Thursday and Friday (included).\n12-1PM & 4–5 PM: Optional Club Hour of play and practice with Joshua Anderson.\n• Practice key positions from the sessions\n• Play blitz with peers\n• Socialize in a relaxed\, chess-loving atmosphere\n• Browse expansive book library and study in a quiet space or take a book home at a special price.\nDetails:\n• Location: Tri-bridges Chess Club\, Exton Commons\n• Dates: Monday – Friday – TBD\n• Time: 12:00–5:00 PM – TBD\n• Cost: $75 per participant per day or $300 per week (only $12.50/hr)\n• Group Size: Minimum 6\, Maximum 12\n• Target Audience: Adult players rated 1000–1800\n• Registration & Questions: Contact Joshua Anderson at joshuamiltonanderson@gmail.com\nSpecials: Discounts for 65+\, Free Parking\, Chess Book sales\, Hotel Special (3* with pool\, 3 miles)\, King of Prussia\nMall shopping\, Historic Valley Forge Park\, Marsh Creek State Park\, IMAX movie theater\, $5/day Ping Pong Open play\nat a local club (2 miles)\, etc…\nSecure your spot now – space is limited.\nLooking forward to helping you with winning games\, gaining rating and having fun!\nCoach Igor Khmelnitsky\nIM | FIDE Certified Trainer | Author of the Chess Exam Series \n  \n 
URL:https://tribridgeschessclub.com/event/summer-break-camp-8-24-8-28/
LOCATION:Tri – Bridges Chess Club\, 666 Exton Commons\, Exton\, PA\, 19341\, United States
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