Community Chess Weekend: April 26-28, 2019

Photo of many people playing games of chess on the Safra Plaza outside the Smith Campus Center
Friday, April 26, 2019 - 3:00pm to Sunday, April 28, 2019 - 4:30pm

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 Collins Cup Blitz Qualifier and the Boylston USCF-Rated Blitz Championship!

Friday Knight
Open chess play for all!
Friday, April 26, 3:00pm-7:00pm

Collins Cup Qualifier Open Blitz Tournament
Saturday, April 27, 2:00pm-5:00pm
Entry fee: $10
See if you have what it takes to play with the masters! Qualify for the fall of 2019 championship by besting the challengers. Registration via email to president@masschess.org (Space may be limited).

Open Simultaneous Chess Exhibition with Grandmaster Larry Christiansen
Challenge the Grandmaster!
Sunday, April 28, 10:00am-12:00pm
Three-time U.S. champion (and Cambridge resident!) 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.

Boylston Blitz at Harvard
Masters in action! Come witness USCF-Rated players compete!
Sunday April 28, 2:00pm-4:30pm


Collaborative Partnerships: Harvard Commons Spaces, Currier House, the Harvard Chess Club, and the Boylston Chess Club
Decorative poster summarizing chess weekend events