Chess Fest 2009

Don’t miss the 2nd Annual 9 Queens Chess Fest at the Hotel Congress and Maynard’s Market on May 2nd, 2009. The Chess Fest is a nontraditional chess tournament that offers everyone, regardless of age or experience level, an opportunity to experience the benefits of chess. Please check out these articles about 9 Queens or our videos, to learn more about last year’s Chess Fest.

This year’s event will feature: Tucson Mayor Bob Walkup, Vice Mayor Karin Uhlich, City Council Member Rodney Glassman,   and hundreds of Tucson families and chess players of all ages.

We will offer a range of family-friendly activities including:

• Human Chess Match with costumes provided by Mrs. Tiggy Winkles
• Blindfold chess exhibition provided by members of the Arizona Chess Team
• Live performance from Golden Boots
• Chess and Hula Hoop Exhibition
• Free chess workshops and lessons
• Blitz tournament free for all children under the age of 18
• and the "Honor the Queen" chess art exhibit featuring pieces renditions of the chess queen donated by local artists, chess players, and 9 Queens students.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
12:00-5:00 pm          Chess Fest featuring: a blindfold chess, free chess lessons, face-painting and a speed chess tournament
5:00-5:30   pm          Human Chess Match played out on a life-size board
5:30-8:30   pm          Wine Tasting and "Honor the Queen" Art Exhibit/silent auction at Maynard’s Market

Live music by Golden Boots. Enjoy authentic Neapolitan pizza from Maynard’s Market (10% of the proceeds from pizza sales throughout the day will benefit 9 Queens).