Win a private group lesson with the one and only GM Judit Polgar!
We're once more partnering with legendary GM Judit Polgar to support the 2024 Judit Polgar's Global Chess Festival.
The event will take place on September 17 at the Hungarian National Gallery and on September 18 at the Intercontinental Budapest in Budapest, Hungary. The festival will allow attendees to participate in games, workshops, demonstrations, and chess tournaments on the day off of this year's Chess Olympiad, also happening in Budapest. Fans will also have the chance to meet prominent figures in the sport, like famous players and content creators.
Click here to read our article about this year's edition of the Global Chess Festival - or learn more about the festival and register for each attraction on their official website.
Online Community Arenas
Starting today, to get you warmed up for this awesome festival, Chess.com will be hosting four #ChessConnectsUs arenas with amazing prizes. Any member can join for a chance to win a private group lesson with the one and only Judit Polgar, as well as premium Chess.com memberships!
- Dates: August 24, August 31, September 7, September 17
- Start time: 2:30 p.m. ET / 20:30 CEST / 12:00 a.m. IST. On September 17, the arena starts at 12 p.m. ET / 18:00 CEST / 9:30 p.m. IST.
- Format: Two-hour arena
- Time control: 3+1
On September 17 at 2:30 p.m. ET / 20:30 CEST / 12:00 a.m. IST, ChessKid will also host a seven-round Swiss tournament for players under 13. The event's winner and one lucky random participant will also be able to participate in Judit's private group lesson.
Prizes
- 1st: Private group lesson with Judit Polgar* & three-month diamond membership
- 2nd: two-month diamond membership
- 3rd: one-month diamond membership
- Top four players who participate in all arenas: Private group lesson with Judit Polgar*
- Random participant: one-month diamond membership
* Judit Polgar will host one private group lesson for the eight winners (The first placed players in each of the #ChessConnectsUs arenas + the top four players who participated in all #ChessConnectsUs arenas)
How to participate
To play in the arenas, you must first join Judit Polgar's ChessConnectsUs club. There you'll find each arena link, but you can also follow the links directly below:
* Registrations for each arena open one hour before start time.
Are you excited for another edition of Judit Polgar's Global Chess Festival? Then tune in to our live broadcast on September 17 to watch Polgar playing the simul, and check out the festival's YouTube channel for more content from the event.
