Within 24 hours of arriving in Hong Kong, International Grand Master and 2012 Junior World Chess Champion Alexander Ipatov delivered his first lessons at Caissa, and with great success.
Alexander Ipatov Signing a Chess Board
In the first group Alexander discussed tactical concepts, especially in the end game, with eagerly listening Max and Chor Wei. You don’t get to sit in front of a world champion every day to get your tips!
Alexander Ipatov Explains an Endgame to Chor Wei (purple) and Max (blue)
Posing with some of Caissa’s youth (from left to right: Hannah (coach), Alex Law, Alexander Ipatov, Jay (front), Jonathan, Franz, Max, Ian, Hyung Jun, Chor Wei, Mei Jing (front), Miguel Angel
In the second group more advanced concepts around the Slav Defence were discussed.
Miguel Angel, Mei Jing and Aravind introduced into the wonderful world of the Slav Defence
Then, after hard work, a good meal is all one needs. Thank you Alex Law to guide Alexander Ipatov around and, Alexander, welcome to Hong Kong! We have some more interesting days ahead of us with more small group training, the clinic and of course the simul!
Concluding the day with some Thai dishes in Discovery Bay (left to right: Alex Law, Alexander Ipatov and David)
Well done David!