Chess A2Z June Webinar with NM Austin Tang "Practical Prophylaxis II: anticipation (not prevention) is the key"
In this follow-up webinar, Austin will use a completely new set of practical examples to explore how prophylactic thinking helps players stay one step ahead of their opponents. Topics include:
1) Identifying your opponent’s real plan;
2) Continuing your own plan;
3) Defensive techniques;
4) Turning small preventive ideas into long-term advantages.
The webinar will focus on practical decision-making and how to naturally apply prophylactic thinking in tournament games.
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Date & Time: June 20, 2026, 7–8 PM (PDT)
Location: Zoom (link will be emailed to registrants on the day of the event)
About the Seminar
In this follow-up webinar, Austin will use a completely new set of practical examples to explore how prophylactic thinking helps players stay one step ahead of their opponents. Topics include:
1) Identifying your opponent’s real plan
2) Continuing your own plan
3) Defensive techniques
4) Turning small preventive ideas into long-term advantages
The webinar will focus on practical decision-making and how to naturally apply prophylactic thinking in tournament games.
About Austin Tang
- Champion – 2024, 2025 Oregon Junior Closed Championship
- 6th Place – 2025 U.S. K–12 Grade National Championship
- Champion – 2022, 2024 Oregon Closed Invitational, Challengers Section
- Oregon Representative – 2025 National Denker High School Championship
- Oregon representative - 2023, 2024 National Barber Championship
- Co-Champion- 2021 Rockefeller National Tournament of Elementary
- State Champions Champion – 2018–2019, 2023–2025 OSCF State Championship
- Champion – 2020 US Chess / ChessKid Online Elementary Championship (K–5)
- US Chess National Master
Reserve your spot today!
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Organization:
Chess A2ZLocation:
10940 SW Barnes Rd 247
Portland, OR, 97225United States
See map: Google Maps
Contact name:
Austin Tang
Email address:
Dates:
06/20/2026
Time:
7PM to 8PM PDT
Price:
FREE
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