2026 Middle School Nationals - Special Guests and Events
Guest GM Julio Sadorra is the 2013 U.S. Open Co-Champion and a four-time member of the Philippines Olympiad team, playing Board 1 in 2014, 2016, 2018, and 2024. Today, Sadorra serves as Director and Head Coach of the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) chess team, where he guides international titled players in balancing their academic and chess goals.
Guest Grandmaster Events | Day | Start | End* | Location** |
GM Julio Sadorra - Simul Exhibition - Register Here | Friday | 9:00am | 11:00am | Kalahari Ballroom E |
GM Julio Sadorra - "All Comers" Blitz | Friday | 2:30pm | 4:30pm | Kalahari Ballroom E |
GM Julio Sadorra - Lecture: The Science of Defense | Saturday | 12:30pm | 1:45pm | Cypress |
GM Julio Sadorra - "All Comers" Blitz | Saturday | 3:30pm | 5:30pm | Kalahari Ballroom E |
GM Julio Sadorra - Lecture: Facing Chess Giants | Sunday | 11:00am | 12:00pm | Cypress |
GM Julio Sadorra - "All Comers" Blitz | Sunday | 2:00pm | 4:00pm | Kalahari Ballroom E |