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PROGRAMMES OF JUDIT POLGAR'S GLOBAL CHESS FESTIVAL
DAY 1
17th September
Hungarian National Gallery, Budapest
10:00 - 17:30
The Judit Polgar Chess Foundation presents the 10th Judit Polgar's Global Chess Festival! Celebrate the diversity and the power of chess with us at this unique, milestone event! We have a gift for you and all: we showcase and share the richness of our beautiful game! Patron of the 10th Judit Polgar’s Global Chess Festival: Ernő Rubik.
Get INSPIRED with us - we are ready!
Looking forward to welcoming you in Budapest, where you can meet the Polgar sisters, competitors of the Chess Olympiad, Olympic champion athletes, renowned chess influencers, and surprise guests in person!
10:00 - 17:00 Adventure Trails
New Chess Palace book series = new adventure trails! Jump like Bouncy Knight, plan like Queen Maxie! Recommended for ages 4 and up.
10:00 - 17:00 Polgar StarChess
Try out László Polgár's invention, StarChess! Are you as fast and dynamic as the game? If so, sign up for the Star Chess Olimpiko!
10:00 - 17:30 Judit Polgar Shop
The online marketplace comes to life. Get what you desire: sets, tools, chess accessories, and books of the three Polgar sisters! Do not forget the book signing at 13:00!
10:00 - 17:00 Rubik’s Cube Game
Are you a master of the Rubik's Cube? Show it! Are you a beginner in the cube universe? Now you can reach the master level with us!
10:30 - 17:00 Morgan Stanley Chess Lounge
Challenge the chess master, listen to tales from Judit Polgár's new books, play a game of giant chess, join a special chess match with Judit Polgár and Zsófia Polgár, or just relax.
10:30 - 17:00 Challenge the Master
Can you beat the top chess players - including different masters - working at a major financial institution? Challenge them to a game at the Morgan Stanley Chess Lounge!
10:30 & 11:00 Storytelling
Storytime with interactive games for kids on the giant chessrug! The stories are from Judit Polgár's new six-volume Chess Palace book series. Experience the adventure! (In Hungarian only.)
10:30 - 15:00 Minigame Competition
Earn points and win prizes with fast minigames and by solving related challenges!
11:00 - 17:00 Chess, Canvas, Brush
Follow along as visual artists Nicole and Daniel Labrosse paint a chess-themed artwork in real time during the Global Chess Festival!
11:00 - 16:00 Guided Tours
30-minute-long interactive and playful guided tours of the permanent exhibitions at the Hungarian National Gallery. Tours available in English: The greatest masters in Hungarian art, French Defense – Collection of International Art, In black and white – Shades in Modern Art.
11:00 - 15:00 Robot Programming
Discover the basics of the Scratch programming language for beginners with the help of Morgan Stanley volunteers and built-up robots. Recommended for ages 8 and up.
11:00 - 14:00 Inspiration Chess Tournament
A chess competition organized by the Judit Polgar Chess Foundation for all age groups, featuring special inspirational awards.
12:00 - 13:00 Chess Giants & Giant Chess
Community chess game with giant chess set involving festival visitors. Choose a team and suggest a move to your captain! Team captains: Judit Polgar and Sofia Polgar.
13:00 - 14:00 Book Signing
It’s been 5 years since the three Polgar sisters appeared together at the festival. Grab this rare opportunity and collect their signatures! Susan, Sofia, and Judit will sign their books.
14:00 - 17:00 1.e4 Community Simul
The greatest female chess player of all time, Judit Polgar, will play with 8 different communities! Follow the games LIVE and/or online with commentary!
15:00 - 16:00 Chess Artistry Adventure
Chess compositions from the genre's rock stars, inspired by the legacy of Hungarian-American grandmaster and composer Pál Benkő.
14:30 - 15:30 Meet & greet with Mr. Ernő Rubik
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Rubik's Cube with its world-famous creator! Get it signed and ask Ernő Rubik your question!
DAY 2
18th September
Intercontinental Budapest
10:00 - 16:00 4th Educational Chess Summit
Changemakers and innovators of education come to Budapest from all around the world to share their ideas and experiences, and to INSPIRE! Join us on a special journey from Singapore through Germany to South Africa!
BOK Sports Hall
15:00 - 19:00 Meet the Stars!
The Judit Polgar Chess Foundation invites you to explore a chess-themed magic world and the beauty of the game! Just a few steps away from the top players of the world competing at the Chess Olympiad.
15:00 - 19:00 Gain Superpower
Explore the Chess Palace created by Judit Polgar, complete adventure trails, and be as creative as Bouncy Knight Hopper and as fast as Beam Bishop! Play, jump, chess, and make new friends!
We reserve the right to make changes to the programmes.
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