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It is with great enthusiasm and honor that Annex Chess Club (ACC) welcomes Super GM Hikaru Nakamura to play OTB blitz games with our members.
Hikaru is currently ranked #1 in the world in blitz, with a FIDE rating of 2909!
DATE: Sunday October 16th, 2022
TIME: 2pm to 6pm
LOCATION: ACC’s playing hall, 918 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON M5R 3G5
DESCRIPTION: Hikaru will play over the board blitz games against ACC Members & special guests such as GM Evgeny Bareev (highest rated Canadian and former #4 in the world), and IM Shawn Rodrigue-Lemieux (U18 World Champion).
ENTRY FEE: The event is free for ACC Members and invited guests. Members of the general public may observe the event onsite subject to paying a $10 fee at the door. The total number of attendees allowed in the Great Hall will be limited.
REGISTRATION: ACC Members will be able to register online to play against Hikaru. Approximately 20 members will be selected at random from the registration list with the understanding that ACC reserves the right to achieve a suitable mix of players that reflects the Club’s motto: “Chess for Everyone.” Non-selected ACC Members may still have the opportunity to play (time permitting). To add to the excitement, our members will also have a chance to play blitz games against GM Evgeny Bareev and other titled players during the event. No registration is needed for members who simply wish to observe the games.
For more information and the registration link please visit our website: www.annexchessclub.com
HIKARU’S SCHEDULE: Hikaru’s visit to ACC will be part of a three-day trip to Toronto between Friday October 14th and Sunday October 16th. He will visit the Madison pub on Friday from noon to 4pm, and Chess in the Park (High Park) on Saturday between 1:30pm and 3:30pm.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This event will be filmed. Attendees must not wear any clothing displaying specific messaging or branding which might conflict with the branding of either Hikaru Nakamura or his sponsor(s).
Hikaru is currently ranked #1 in the world in blitz, with a FIDE rating of 2909!
DATE: Sunday October 16th, 2022
TIME: 2pm to 6pm
LOCATION: ACC’s playing hall, 918 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON M5R 3G5
DESCRIPTION: Hikaru will play over the board blitz games against ACC Members & special guests such as GM Evgeny Bareev (highest rated Canadian and former #4 in the world), and IM Shawn Rodrigue-Lemieux (U18 World Champion).
ENTRY FEE: The event is free for ACC Members and invited guests. Members of the general public may observe the event onsite subject to paying a $10 fee at the door. The total number of attendees allowed in the Great Hall will be limited.
REGISTRATION: ACC Members will be able to register online to play against Hikaru. Approximately 20 members will be selected at random from the registration list with the understanding that ACC reserves the right to achieve a suitable mix of players that reflects the Club’s motto: “Chess for Everyone.” Non-selected ACC Members may still have the opportunity to play (time permitting). To add to the excitement, our members will also have a chance to play blitz games against GM Evgeny Bareev and other titled players during the event. No registration is needed for members who simply wish to observe the games.
For more information and the registration link please visit our website: www.annexchessclub.com
HIKARU’S SCHEDULE: Hikaru’s visit to ACC will be part of a three-day trip to Toronto between Friday October 14th and Sunday October 16th. He will visit the Madison pub on Friday from noon to 4pm, and Chess in the Park (High Park) on Saturday between 1:30pm and 3:30pm.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This event will be filmed. Attendees must not wear any clothing displaying specific messaging or branding which might conflict with the branding of either Hikaru Nakamura or his sponsor(s).
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