GM Harshit Raja - Facing the Best

$100.00

Learn what it is like to face the World’s Best Chess Players

with 24-year-old Grandmaster Harshit Raja. He is featured on Chessbase India programming frequently, does commentary on elite GM events, and has played against the world’s best players, including Magnus Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana!

Friday, March 20th, 2026 from 5pm-8pm. Limited to First 15 registrations.

📍 Portland Chess Club - 2025 Lloyd Center, Portland, OR 97232.
3-hour interactive session
Suggested rating: 1400+
👥 Open to adults & advanced youth

What you’ll experience:

  • Small-group Grandmaster instruction in an interactive seminar format

  • GM Raja’s thought process during the actual games

  • Dedicated Q&A time at the end of the session

This is not a simul event or meet and greet. Attendance is intentionally capped to keep the class interactive and so all attendees are actively engaged.

Who this event is for

  • Players rated 1400+ US Chess

  • Adults and motivated advanced youth

  • Players looking to learn what it is like in the drivers seat against the world’s best players

  • Players who want insights on how a GM plays chess

If you’ve thought about facing the best chess players in the world and want to get a sneak preview, then this class is for you.

Why this seminar is priced the way it is

In-person Grandmaster instruction is extremely limited in Portland, and is priced by access, not by headcount.

This event is limited in size to ensure meaningful interaction, questions, and discussion with GM Harshit Raja. Comparable private or small-group Grandmaster instruction typically costs significantly more ($100+) per hour, even when held online.

Learn what it is like to face the World’s Best Chess Players

with 24-year-old Grandmaster Harshit Raja. He is featured on Chessbase India programming frequently, does commentary on elite GM events, and has played against the world’s best players, including Magnus Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana!

Friday, March 20th, 2026 from 5pm-8pm. Limited to First 15 registrations.

📍 Portland Chess Club - 2025 Lloyd Center, Portland, OR 97232.
3-hour interactive session
Suggested rating: 1400+
👥 Open to adults & advanced youth

What you’ll experience:

  • Small-group Grandmaster instruction in an interactive seminar format

  • GM Raja’s thought process during the actual games

  • Dedicated Q&A time at the end of the session

This is not a simul event or meet and greet. Attendance is intentionally capped to keep the class interactive and so all attendees are actively engaged.

Who this event is for

  • Players rated 1400+ US Chess

  • Adults and motivated advanced youth

  • Players looking to learn what it is like in the drivers seat against the world’s best players

  • Players who want insights on how a GM plays chess

If you’ve thought about facing the best chess players in the world and want to get a sneak preview, then this class is for you.

Why this seminar is priced the way it is

In-person Grandmaster instruction is extremely limited in Portland, and is priced by access, not by headcount.

This event is limited in size to ensure meaningful interaction, questions, and discussion with GM Harshit Raja. Comparable private or small-group Grandmaster instruction typically costs significantly more ($100+) per hour, even when held online.