Master Class with Rustam Kasimdzhanov

by Shahid Ahmed - 22/06/2021

Chess can be learned from anywhere, any time and from anyone. When the former world champion and one of Caruana's seconds can be your teacher, you do not want to pass that opportunity. World Chess is bringing back Kasimdzhanov again. In case you missed the earlier session in February, you have another opportunity to attend. The man of impeccable knowledge will be doing a webinar with World Chess on Sunday 27th of June 2020 at 9:30 p.m. IST. The topic of the session is "Positional Sacrifice". You will be able to ask questions to Kasimdzhanov and also get your doubts answered. Check out the article to find out how you can learn from one of the greats in the world. Photo: World Chess

Positional Sacrifice - Rustam Kasimdzhanov

World Chess organizes a Master Class every month with a world class player to edify the chess enthusiasts and learners about how to get better at the game. The guest in May was former World Rapid champion Daniil Dubov. On Sunday 27th June, former world champion and Caruana's second Rustam Kasimdzhanov will host a Master Class.

Former World Champion and Caruana's second - Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Photo: World Chess

About Rustam Kasimdzhanov

GM Rustam Kasimdzhanov is a chess grandmaster, former FIDE World Champion (2004-05) and former Asian champion (1998). Kasimdzhanov was a second for former World Champion Viswanathan Anand, having worked with Anand in preparation for and during his successful World Chess Championship title defences in October 2008 against Vladimir Kramnik, April–May 2010 against Veselin Topalov and in May 2012 against Boris Gelfand.

He coached the German national team which won the European Team Chess Championship in 2011. Kasimdzhanov was the trainer of Sergey Karjakin in the Candidates Tournament of 2014 and of Fabiano Caruana in the Candidates Tournament 2016. He was one of Caruana's seconds during the 2018 World Championship match.

Master Class of Kasimdzhanov on World Chess

On live Master Class Rustam Kasimdzhanov will explain How to Spot Tactics. You may ask questions during the class and you will be allowed to chat with Kasimdzhanov on the same topic after the conclusion of the class. World Chess has organized various Master Class by Svidler, Kramnik, Dubov, Gelfand, Radjabov, Harikrishna, Adams, Anand and many more. Masterclasses take place every month and the materials include personal newsletters and advice on chess.

Date: Sunday June 27th

Time: 6:00 p.m. CET (9:30 p.m. IST)

Language: English

You can subscribe for a month of Master Class here. Please use the coupon code CHESSBASEIND to get 40% discount for first time subscribers.

After payment you'll receive an e-mail with further information, link to the conference will be sent within 24 hours before the Master Class. The Master Class is available online only. Subscribers can replay the Master Class later also.