Event Overview
The 2027 Sophie Krupp Charitable Chess Festival will be held on Saturday, January 9, at The Speyer Legacy School (925 9th Ave, New York, NY). Join us for a full day of fun and social activities, including rated Rapid and Blitz tournaments, Grand Master appearances, simultaneous exhibitions, chess raffles, and more.
Event #1: Morning Rapid Tournament: 3ss G/15+3. Round times: 10AM, 10:50; 11:40. Players will be grouped into twelve 8-player sections based on rating. $50 entry fee. Register here. Chess sets provided. Please bring a clock. Check in by 9:30 AM. Remote check in available by emailing Click here to show mail address on the day of the event.
Event #2 Simultaneous Exhibition with a Grandmaster. Play in a 10-board simul against a Grandmaster. Max rating is 2000. Register here.
Event #3: Afternoon Blitz Tournament: 4ss G/3+2. Round times: 2:45PM, 3:00, 3:15 and 3:30. Players will be grouped into six 16-player sections based on rating. $50 entry fee. Register here. Chess sets provided. Please bring a clock. Check in by 2 PM. Remote check in available by emailing Click here to show mail address on the day of the event.
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925 9th Ave
New York, NY 10019
United States