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Event Type: Children Age Group(s): Children, Families Date: 9/16/2017 Start Time: 10:00 AM End Time: 6:00 PM Description: George Koltanowski helped found the International Chess Federation, FIDE, was awarded the title of International Grandmaster and dubbed the Dean of American Chess by the USCF. Celebrate his birthday with a day of chess fun and learning for kids including free screenings (2:00 – 5:30 p.m.) of the film Brooklyn Castle.
Library: Main Library
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10:00-10:30 See the basic opening patterns and learn about the Colle/Koltanowski system. 10:30-11:30 See Unorthodox Chess Variants played on our giant chess board 11:45-1:00 Play in a Simultaneous Chess Exhibition 1:15-2:00 Chess Tournament Registration: Play a USCF rated quick tournament (for USCF members) 2:15-6:00 Chess Tournament Location: Main - 3rd Floor - Digital Hub - Classroom |