Princeton University Chess Club, the New Jersey State Chess Federation, Dean of Chess Academy and Dumont Chess Mates sponsor an All Day Chess Marathon at All Saints Episcopal Church in Princeton

Posted on 04. Oct, 2009 by PNN Editor in Events, News, University

On Saturday, October 17 from 9 am until 9 pm the Princeton University Chess Club, the New Jersey State Chess Federation, Dean of Chess Academy and Dumont Chess Mates are sponsoring an all day Chess Marathon, the first of its kind in this area, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Princeton. Proceeds will benefit the Children’s Programs at HomeFront.

The Chess Marathon will be a day of chess-related activities for chess enthusiasts of all skill levels and ages, including those who want to learn to play chess in a day. Rated players (United States Chess Federation membership required and available on site) and unrated players will enjoy all formats ( ie. Swiss, Round Robin, Quads and Individual Matches) which will be available during the day based on availability of other attendees. The event features a Simultaneous Games Exhibition by International Master Dean Ippolito of the Dean of Chess Academy who has graciously donated his services to the HomeFront initiative (participation in the simul is at an additional cost). Other activities will include free lessons, demonstrations and lectures.

Pre-registration for unlimited access to the entire day is $30 per person through the HomeFront website: www.homefrontnj.org or $35 at the door. For more information please contact Lawrence Constance at lacon1963@yahoo.com or Anita Hanft, Director of Mission Advancement at HomeFront at 609-989-9417 Ext. 107.

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