He also was the only player to defeat International Master Eugene Meyer in the July 15 simultaneous exhibition. Sunday afternoons students in middle, junior high and high school are welcome for lessons and play. Students are divided into two groups by ability.
All players start in the earlier session.
Players will organize special events this year, including trips to national chess championship tournaments and a special exhibition on the National Mall in May 2002. The current session began October 7, 2001. The next session begins November 11, 2001. Each 4-week session is a separate tournament and class.