Chess Fest

Schedule

Sat Feb 25 2023 at 10:00 am to 03:00 pm

Location

Sugar Land Town Square | Sugar Land, TX

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Calling all casual and avid chess players! The city of Sugar Land is partnering with Chess Refinery to host Chess Fest! There will be food, games and an assortment of chess attractions.
Entertainment
Chess scholars as well as casual supporters interested in increasing their skills will want to come and visit the onsite booths. Booths hosts include The Chess Refinery, F&B Trophies, Smart Chess, Fort Bend Chess Club, Fort Bend County Library, USA Chess, University of Houston’s Chess Club and Foundation Chess.
There will be several opportunities to meet chess pros and sign up for classes. Other activities will include caricature artists, photo opportunities and a video game truck.
Onsite food and beverages will be available for purchase by Salata, Swirl Sweets & Treats and Clean Juice.
Schedule
10 a.m. – 11 a.m. | Grand Master Simultaneous Exhibition - Main Tent*
10 a.m. – Noon | Challenge the Master - USA Chess Booth
11 a.m. – Noon | Grand Master Blindfold Challenge - Giant Chess Set*
Noon – 3 p.m. | Game Truck - Game Truck in Plaza
1 p.m. – 3 p.m. | Chess Fest Blitz - Main Tent*
1 p.m. – 3 p.m. | Chess Improvement Tips - Fort Bend Chess Club
* - Requires Registration (see registration section below)
ALL DAY ACTIVITIES ONSITE INCLUDE
Kids Activities: Face Painting, Balloons and Caricature Artists
Learn How to Play - Casual Play Area
Puzzle Challenge - Foundation Chess Booth
Fort Bend Chess Club Coaching - Fort Bend Chess Club Booth
University of Houston Chess Club Fun - University of Houston Chess Club Booth
Registration
Registration is closed but limited onsite registration will be available onsite.
Event Parking
Free parking available in the onsite Texas and Lone Star Garages.
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Where is it happening?

Sugar Land Town Square, 2711 Plaza Drive, Sugar Land, United States

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