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Events The US Chess Center workshop on September 22, 2007 The US Chess Center is holding in Washington DC a workshop on September 22nd, 2007 (Saturday). National highly recognized Summer chess camp with Grandmaster Sam Palatnik on August, 2007 Everyone will be taught with a special training method that has been exclusively developed by GM Sam Palatnik Grandmaster from 1978 Famous, world-known chess teacher Coach of medal - winning Olympic teams US Chess Teams Coach-1999/2004 Coach of several national scholastic Champions- 1996/2007 Author of numerous chess bestsellers Twice Junior Chess World Champion Twice European and Soviet Union Champion Winner of many famous games, including victories over 80 GMs Winner of World Open-91 Winner of many international tournaments Holder of the “Ambassador of Chess” award, presented by USCF - 2003 Coach, teacher of dozen famous GMs Learn! Take chess lessons from one of the world's best coaches, coach of two world champions and of gold- and silver-medal winning teams from Ukraine, India, Argentina, and the United States. Play! Participate in an exciting chess camp or simultaneous chess exhibition. Read! Learn from Grandmaster Palatnik's books on strategy, tactics, and attack. Books The Tarrasch Formula The central metaphor is an interesting one - the pack versus the herd. Imagine your own pieces as a pack of wolves trying to isolate a sick buffalo from your opponent's herd. The premise is that steady play 'to reduce the power of a single enemy piece, turning down the volume until its normal voice becomes a whisper,' can be enough to win a game... Chess Strategy for the Tournament Player This book contains hundreds of strikingly beautiful positions arranged by difficulty and designed to sharpen the tactical recognition and vision of experienced players anywhere. Nothing is left to chance. The King in Jeopardy User-friendly lessons on how to attack the king. Presents material with quizzes to test yourself along the way. Chess Tactics for the Tournament Player This book contains hundreds of strikingly beautiful positions arranged by difficulty and designed to sharpen the tactical recognition and vision of experienced players anywhere. Nothing is left to chance.