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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.
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
Booking details and information at this website.
No need to book tickets - just turn up on the day.
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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,What else is hapening in London on 7th Jul 2024