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ChessFest Day 2: Blindfold Chess
Thursday, February 26, 2026 11am to 1pm
Eugene McDermott Library (MC), lobby
Free Event
Thursday, February 26, 2026 11am to 1pm
Eugene McDermott Library (MC), lobby
Free Event
Chess Fest welcomes all casual and avid chess players and chess enthusiasts! Numerous activities, talks, chess tables and plus grand master challenges make up this fun annual event.
Blindfold chess games will be held Thursday, Feb. 26 in the Eugene McDermott Library lobby from 11am to 1 p.m. UT Dallas chess team Grandmasters and International Masters, who will be blindfolded and will be unable to see the position of the pieces or touch them, will take on any student. The blindfold exhibition demonstrates how top players can “see” the chess board in their minds as they play.
All ChessFest events are free and open to the public. No sign-up is necessary for this event...just show up and have a good time.
Eugene McDermott Library (MC), lobby
800 W. Campbell Road, Richardson, Texas 75080-3021
free
Undergraduate Students, Faculty & Staff, Alumni, General Public, Graduate Students, International Students
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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