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Kolty's Kids' Chess Fest

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.
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
Library: Main Library    Map
Location: Main - 3rd Floor - Digital Hub - Classroom