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MORGAN STANLEY STAGE
Tuesday, September 30
Hungarian National Gallery, 1st floor
10:00 - 17:30
Don’t miss the festival’s inspiring Morgan Stanley Stage programs — where chess meets imagination, creativity, and community! Whether you're here to be entertained, challenged, or simply amazed, there's something for everyone in this vibrant lineup of live experiences. Join us for unforgettable moments filled with stories, strategy, surprises, and special guests!
HIGHLIGHTS
Interactive Story Stage
Experience the adventure of Jumpy Knight! Storytelling from Judit Polgar’s Chess Palace series combined with interactive play for children aged 4–8 on the giant chessboard. (In Hungarian)
The Invisible Chess Game
Sounds mysterious? What could it be? Judit and her former teammate, Chess Olympiad silver medallist Péter Ács, will reveal the secret. The experience is completed by the visual installation of Sam Havadtoy.
RubikChess: Logic in Motion
Stage demonstration of the first-ever RubikChess Tournament with Judit Polgar and guests.
ChessBoxing Challenge
Brainwork and muscle power! Try out what it’s like when chess and boxing put both your mind and body to the test at the same time!
Booksigning with the Polgar Sisters
Grab this rare opportunity and collect the signatures of the Polgar Sisters! Susan and Judit will sign their books.
Improvisational Games
Humorous improvisational theatre techniques with members of the Momentán Company.
The Community’s Game
Have you ever imagined being part of a Polgar vs Polgar chess game? The Polgar sisters will face-off on a giant outdoor chess set, involving the audience and YOU. Choose your captain and share your ideas in this extraordinary community game!
Man vs Machine: Intuition vs Algorithm
First time in the history of the Global Chess Festival: human vs. robot live chess game! A young Hungarian chess talent takes on SenseRobot in a special showcase.
Chesstivity
A dynamic, all-ages competition where chess blends with movement, creativity, and laughter, offering an inspiring community experience filled with unique, action-packed challenges.
Festival Closing
Queen Trap – an audiovisual work by Chilean singer-songwriter Juga, performed live, celebrating the female legends and leading players of chess from over 60 countries.
We reserve the right to make changes to the programmes.
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