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ChessFest

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 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
 Free

The UK’s largest one-day chess event is aimed at anyone who loves or wants to learn chess, and is completely free of charge.

They will once again have a living chess set - with 32 professional actors taking on the role of the chess pieces.

Free chess lessons for children and adults from professional chess teachers and top UK players

10 giant chess sets for people to play on

100s of chess tables for children and chess fans to play with each other

Challenge a Chess Master at speed chess

Blindfold Chess exhibition

Giant speed chess display. Watch two masters battle it out in a test of speed and strength.

A giant screen (12 x 7m) broadcasting all the action from the square.

Live link-ups and challenge matches with ChessFest Hull


Contact and Booking Details

 
 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
 Free

Booking details and information at this website.

No need to book tickets - just turn up on the day.

Disclaimer: All information given is correct at the time of compiling the listings. Any questions about the event should be directed to the event organiser. Photos and images used in this listing are supplied by the organiser.

2024-07-07 11:00 2024-07-07 11:00 Europe/London ChessFest The UK’s largest one-day chess event is aimed at anyone who loves or wants to learn chess, and is completely free of charge. https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/calendar/2024/07/07/chessfest-395099 Trafalgar Square,Trafalgar Square, London,London,

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Trafalgar Square,

Trafalgar Square, London,
London,
WC2N 5DX

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The UK’s largest one-day chess event is aimed at anyone who loves or wants to learn chess, and is completely free of charge.
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