ChessFest back in London as public get chance to take on grandmasters
Annual celebration on 12 July enables social players and children to challenge some of England’s best On Sunday, 12 July, ChessFest, the game’s annual celebration
Annual celebration on 12 July enables social players and children to challenge some of England’s best On Sunday, 12 July, ChessFest, the game’s annual celebration, returns to Trafalgar Square in central London and offers a unique opportunity for ordinary players and their children to experience top chess free of charge.
Complete beginners are welcome and will receive helpful instruction from Chess in Schools and Communities tutors. The action starts at noon and continues until 7pm.
Throughout the day, experts including nine-time British champion Michael Adams, three-time champion Gawain Maroroa Jones, and many other international players will give simultaneous displays or
be available for one to one speed games in the Challenge the Chess Master tent. Continue reading...
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