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Gambit 425

Open chess for all ages
2022-12-13 18:00:00 2022-12-13 19:30:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Gambit 425 Main Library - Community Room

Tuesday, December 13
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2022-12-13 18:00:00 2022-12-13 19:30:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Gambit 425 Play and challenge other local chess players of all skill levels in preparation for the chess tournament coming in January 2023. This program is open to anyone ages 5 and up. Registration recommended. Main Library - Community Room

Main Library

Community Room

Play and challenge other local chess players of all skill levels in preparation for the chess tournament coming in January 2023. This program is open to anyone ages 5 and up. Registration recommended.

Drop in for open chess practice in preparation for CCPL’s very first chess tournament in January 2023. All are welcome—ages 5 through 105, beginners to advanced.

We'll have No Stress Chess for those just starting out, plenty of boards for those ready to take the gambit, and iPads for those preferring a digital touch. We’ll also have varying levels of competitiveness for those who want to play head-to-head against someone to boost their rating, for others who want to enjoy a relaxing game and make a new friend, or for adventurous types who want to take a chance in our 4-player board.

Carmel High School’s Chess Club president Yash Bhargava, who is a Class A-rated player and private chess tutor, will be conducting a practice swiss-style tournament in preparation for the official Gambit 425 tournament coming on Saturday, January 7th. 

Advance registration is recommended to help us get a headcount ahead of the event, but drop-ins are more than welcome!

Presented in partnership with Carmel High School Chess Club.

Gambit 425 will be practicing on the following Tuesdays from 6:00–7:30pm:

  • December 6 and 13

The library will host a tournament complete with prizes and trophies on Saturday, January 7th!

If you want even more chess, you can also challenge players at Zionsville's Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (HMMPL) on October 20, November 10, December 1, and December 15 from 6-6:45 pm. Click here for more information.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Kids Ages 5-12 | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Games |

TAGS: | Tournament | Gambit 425 | Gambit | chess club | Chess |

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