Chess Fest
Chess Fest is a celebration where players of all ages and skill levels come together to watch, learn, play, and enjoy chess.
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Tournaments
We are hosting two tournaments on November 2nd: the NC Classic and the Rush Hour Blitz. The first starts at 10:45am and each player plays three classical (long) games. This tournament is meant for players with a USCF membership or experienced online players aiming to play more over-the-board (OTB) chess. The Rush Hour is an unrated speed chess tournament open to all players of all skill levels. The tournament starts at 3:45pm and will end at 4:45pm.
Chess Instruction
We are hosting three instruction sessions on November 2nd. You will receive individualized instruction based on your prior chess experience. We can introduce the game to you or help you work through an opening, just let us know.
Note: Registration is coordinated by the New Canaan Library.
Other Events
There is a lot more to chess than learning the game and competing in tournaments. We love the game because of the communities that get built around it. Therefore, we have casual play planned from 10:30am-12:30pm. Meet new chess players or come with your friends and play a few games. All chess variants are welcome! From 12:30pm onward, players will have the chance to play against an expert in a simultaneous exhibition or watch how they maneuver through multiple games at once. As if playing multiple players at once wasn't enough of a challenge, we will also have an expert play a game of chess with a blindfold for players to spectate at 2:45pm. After an entertaining game of blindfold chess, there will be a piece stacking competition. People must register in teams and the goal is to build the tallest tower possible with 32 Pieces (no pun intended).
Note: Registration for some events are coordinated by the New Canaan Library.
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