Join The Boro as we welcome chess enthusiasts of all levels and watch them face chess grandmaster Rashad Babaev in The Boro’s Gambit. This first-of-its-kind event at The Boro will pit 30 players of all levels against the only grandmaster in the area.

The top three players will take home prizes! $20 entry will reserve your spot and all funds will go to United Charities of Azerbaijan. To learn more, please visit https://unitedca.org/.

Aren’t ready to face the grandmaster yet? Join us as a spectator and watch all the action go down! Kids can enjoy activities in Boro Park with checkers, outdoor games and giant chess and checker boards. Bring the whole family out for this not-to-miss event!

PLAYER REQUIREMENTS

Players must know all rules of the game, check, checkmate, stalemate, all the names of the pieces and how they move.

DETAILS

Date: November 13, 2021
Time: 11am-1pm
Where: The Sandlot at The Boro Tysons
This event is FREE for all spectators and $20 for participants
This event will be held outdoors. In case of inclement weather, this event will be postponed to Saturday, November 20