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Portishead ChessFest - Sat 11 July

Writer: Jerry Humphreys
Jerry Humphreys
Jul 9
1 min read

Updated: Jul 11


Or they could play casual games using pieces half as big as themselves
Or they could play casual games using pieces half as big as themselves

The play at midday showed the famous game Anderssen-Kieserittsky from the 1851 London tournament

After lunch International Master Chris Beaumont played four of the strongest players without ever looking at the pieces. In the background spectators are climbing up trees to get a better look.
After lunch International Master Chris Beaumont played four of the strongest players without ever looking at the pieces. In the background spectators are climbing up trees to get a better look.

Portishead Chess Club run a variety of adult and junior events, including coaching and teams in the Bristol and District League. More information can be found at https://www.portisheadchess.com/

 
 
 

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