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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.
ALL-DAY PROGRAMMES
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 Smart 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.
10:00 - 17:30 Online Chess Fun
It offers an all-day chance to explore chess.com and ChessKid.com, play live games, try unique variants, and enjoy fun, educational challenges for all ages.
10:00 - 17:30 Try the new ChessPalace App!
Chess Palace is stepping into the digital world! This unique educational programme, until now available only in schools or in books, will soon be playable at home as well through an app.
10:30 - 17:00 Challenge the Master
Located near the Morgan Stanley Stage, put your chess skills to the test and join us to Challenge a Master.
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.
SCHEDULED EVENTS
10:00 - 13:30 Once Upon a Chessboard
Step into the world of Pop Chess, where imagination and storytelling bring the pieces to life, and discover a magical, adventurous, and laughter-filled new side of chess.
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 & 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 - 17:30 Family Expedition in the Chess Palace
A special parent–child programme, available in Hungarian, where playful challenges and adventures bring chess pieces to life, offering a creative and unforgettable shared experience.
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 Community Chess Simul with Judit
Join Judit Polgar for a spectacular community simul, where she will take on six chess communities from around the world live on Chess.com.
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.
MORGAN STANLEY STAGE
10:20 – 10:40 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)
10:50 - 11:00 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.
11:10 - 11:30 RubikChess: Logic in Motion
Stage demonstration of the first-ever RubikChess Tournament with Judit Polgar and guests.
11:30 - 12:30 & 14:15 Book Signing with the Polgar Sisters
Grab this rare opportunity and collect the signatures of the Polgar Sisters! Susan and Judit will sign their books.
11:30 & 14:30 Improvisational Games
Humorous improvisational theatre techniques with members of the Momentán Company.
12:00 – 12:40 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!
12:45 - 13:20 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!
13:20 - 13:40 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.
15:00 - 17:00 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.
17:00 - 17:15 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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