Face The Master #7: 1st Simul Of The Year With WIM Ayelen Martinez On Mar 19
Dear Improvers,
For the first simultaneous exhibition of the year, we are bringing back the one and only, the amazing WIM Ayelen Martinez.
The event will take place on Thursday, March 19, at 11:30 a.m. ET / 16:30 CET / 9:00 p.m. IST.
Sign up with the link below to test your skills, learn to play under pressure, and connect with fellow improvers in a fun and competitive setting.
Meet The Master
Ayelen is an accomplished Argentine chess player and two-time national champion, and was a regular representative at international competitions, including the Chess Olympiad. She is currently an integral member of the Chess.com Community Team (previously with Chessable), where she contributes to growing and engaging the global chess audience. Alongside her competitive achievements, she maintains a strong social media presence, sharing engaging content and behind-the-scenes moments from major events. In a recent post, she featured a fun, widely viewed blindfold chess interaction with Magnus Carlsen, highlighting the game's entertaining, accessible side and drawing significant attention from the online chess community.
What Is A Simul?
In case you're new to the concept: a simul, or simultaneous exhibition, is a special format where a strong player competes against multiple opponents at the same time. In this event, Ayelen will play on multiple boards, making one move per game before proceeding to the next. Ayelen will have 45 minutes to complete all his games, while each challenger will have 20 minutes to complete their game. All games will be played with a 15-second increment.
All games will be broadcast on our Events page, with a five-minute delay to ensure fairness and integrity for all participants.
Why You Should Join
Participating in a simul like this is an exciting opportunity to play against a titled player in a unique, fast-paced environment. It's a fantastic way to:
- Put your preparation and tactics to the test
- Gain insights from playing against high-level opponents
- Enjoy the fun and energy of a community event
- And of course… earn some serious bragging rights if you manage to win or hold a draw!
How To Participate
This time, we are focusing on players rated under 1600; we'll select 15 players across various ratings below that threshold.
If you'd like to be considered, click the button below to register. If selected, we'll reach out with full details and instructions ahead of the event.
Whether you're playing or just cheering on your fellow Improvers, we hope you'll join us for what promises to be another fun and inspiring event.
See you there!
The Community Team
