Grandmaster-in-Residence
Upcoming Lectures
November 1st
2:00-3:00pm before the blitz then playing in the tournament!
November 3rd
5:30-6:30pm
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Future Dates Coming Soon!
Office Hours
Office Hours
Thursday 7/30
12-5pm!
Mechanics' members are invited to come by during our tournament and challenge Sam to a blitz game, pick his brain, or have him look at a position from your most recent game.
Masterclass with Sam Shankland November 30th - December 4th
Join Grandmaster and former US Champion Sam Shankland for another Calculation Masterclass at the Mechanics' Institute. There are limited spots available so don't miss this unique opportunity to learn directly from one of the greats. The class will be focused on calculation and will take an inside look at the way top GMs train and practice. Participants may also have the chance to shape the curriculum by voting on topics curated by Sam later in the week.
Players are expected to have a USCF rating of 1500+. Players with a lower rating will also be considered but will be admitted on staff discretion and should email chessroom@milibrary.org.
November 30th - December 4th (Skipping Tuesday, 12/1)
Hybrid Instruction, see schedule below:
Monday 11/30 -- 6pm - 8pm in person
Tuesday 12/1 -- No Class due to Tuesday Night Marathon
Wednesday 12/2 -- 6pm - 7:30pm on zoom
Thursday 12/3 -- 6pm - 7:30pm on zoom
Friday 12/4 -- 6pm - 8pm in person
Members $300
Non-Members $350
Early Bird Discount: $50 if you register by 11/16
This is where I grew up. I remember where I came from and I'm incredibly thankful for the opportunities that Mechanics' Institute gave me. I would not be where I am today without Mechanics' Institute." Sam Shankland, American Chess Grandmaster
Sam Shankland is an American Chess Grandmaster and the 2018 US Chess Champion. He is a 10-year veteran on the US Olympic Team, a two-time Olympic Gold Medalist (2014 and 2016) and one-time Silver Medalist (2018), a former World U18 co-champion (2008), and the winner of dozens of international tournaments across four continents. His peak FIDE rating of 2731 FIDE placed him at #21 in the world. In addition to his playing career, he has worked as an analyst for World Champion Magnus Carlsen in preparation for the 2014 and 2016 World Championship matches. He has also published three books as well as nine online opening database courses, and he is a co-owner and co-founder of Killer Chess Training.