ChessFest welcomes all causal and avid chess players and chess enthusiasts!  Numerous activities, talks, chess tables and plus Grandmaster challenges make up this fun annual event.

To kick off ChessFest, Women International Masters Gergana Peycheva, Tarini Goyal, Ann Chumpitazm Davaakhuu Munkhzul, and Woman Grandmaser Anastaisa Paramzina will, separately, play student opponents simultaneously Monday, Feb 24, in the Student Union.  Games begin around 12:30pm and end around 2pm in the Student Union lower level.

There will be food provided to those who are registered.

All ChessFest events are free and open to the public

Seats are limited, REGISTER NOW

Student Union (SU), Lower Level
2601 N Floyd Rd Richardson, TX 75080

FREE

Chess Program

#ChessFest

Tim Steiner
Email
972-883-2898

UTD strives to create inclusive and accessible events in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require an accommodation to fully participate in this event, please contact the event coordinator (listed above) at least 10 business days prior to the event. If you have any additional questions, please email ADACoordinator@utdallas.edu and the AccessAbility Resource Center at accessability@utdallas.edu.

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