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30th September
Hungarian National Gallery, Budapest
10:00 - 17:30
The Judit Polgar Chess Foundation presents the 11th Judit Polgar's Global Chess Festival! Play. Inspire. Experience. Celebrate the diversity and the power of chess with us!
The list of programmes is being continuously updated.
10:00 - 17:30 Adventure Trail
New Chess Palace book series = new adventure trail! Jump like Bouncy Knight, plan like Queen Maxie! Recommended for ages 4 and up.
10:00 - 17:30 Children's Chess Art
Children can create their favorite chess pieces through playful activities that develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and creativity.
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!
10:00 - 17:30 Chess Robots
Try out the world’s first AI-powered chess robot that uses a robotic arm to play with real 3D pieces
10:00 - 17:30 Magic Chessboard
Step into the magical world of GoChess, where the Harry Potter–style chessboard—among other marvels—comes to life, the pieces move on their own, and strategy merges with technology.
10:30 - 17:30 Code-quest
Learn the basics of programming through Alphacademy's innovative, discovery-based approach to education. Children aged 8-13 are welcome.
11:00 - 13:30 Chess Challenge Tournament
A chess competition organized by the Judit Polgar Chess Foundation for all age groups, featuring special inspirational awards.
11:30 - 12:30 Book Signing
Grab this rare opportunity and collect the signatures of the Polgar Sisters! Susan, Sofia, and Judit will sign their books.
11:30 & 13:30 & 14:30 Improvisational Games
Humorous improvisational theatre techniques with members of the Momentán Company.
13:00 & 14:00 Guided Tours
The museum educators of the Hungarian National Gallery warmly invite visitors of the Global Chess Festival to join special guided tours on a variety of themes.
14:00 - 16:30 RubikChess Tournament
A unique team competition for primary school students, where the excitement of chess and the Rubik’s Cube come together in a dynamic, playful challenge. FULLY BOOKED!
14:00 - 17:30 Test Your Chess
An analysis-focused chess session that sharpens logical thinking, enhances strategic skills, and challenges players who already know the basics.
We reserve the right to make changes to the programmes.
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