Garry Kasparov vs. Nigel Short 2015

Garry Kasparov vs. Nigel Short 2015

Apr 25, 2015 – Apr 26, 2015

On April 25-26, former World Chess Champion Garry Kasparov and famed English Grandmaster Nigel Short will play a series of blitz and rapid games at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis (CCSCSL), rekindling the duo’s match at the 1993 World Chess Championship.

Format:

2 rapid games and 8 blitz games

Schedule:

Friday, April 24, 4:00 p.m.: Simul with Garry Kasparov and Nigel Short, 20 boards each

Saturday, April 25, 2:00 p.m.: Rapid game, followed by 4 blitz games

Sunday, April 26, 2:00 p.m.: Rapid game, followed by 4 blitz games

Sunday, April 26, 5:00 p.m.: Autograph session with Garry Kasparov and Nigel Short