Enjoy a game of casual chess, compete against Grandmaster Larry Christiansen, and witness the masters in action (or play for a spot to challenge them!) at the first ever Collins Cup Blitz Championship!

Friday, September 21
Friday Knight!
4:00pm-7:00pm
Open chess play for all!

Saturday, September 22
Challenge the Grandmaster!
1:00pm-3:00pm
Open Simultaneous Chess Exhibition with three-time U.S. champion (and Cambridge resident!) Grandmaster Larry Christiansen takes on all comers in a simultaneous exhibition of chess mastery. Prizes will be awarded to those who win or draw . For a complete biography of GM Christiansen, visit US Chess Champs website.

Collins Cup Qualifier: Open Blitz Tournament
4:30pm-7:00pm
Entry fee: $10
See if you have what it takes to play with the masters! Qualify for the Sunday championship by besting the challengers. Registration will be made available by email. Space may be limited.

Sunday,  September 23
Collins Cup Invitational: Blitz Championship
1:00pm-4:00pm
Masters in action! Come witness Boston and Cambridge’s finest players compete!

Collaborative Partnerships:
The Harvard Chess Club, the Boylston Chess Club, and Leavitt & Peirce