ISSUE 03
Is it just me, or is chess popping up everywhere lately? It’s incredible to see how this classic game is weaving its way into the lives of so many influential people. From the likes of top tennis stars like Rafael Nadal - It seems the strategic thinking required on the court translates perfectly to the chessboard.
Speaking of champions, Lamine Yamal recently posted about his love for chess after winning the Euro Cup. Jaque Mate. We’ve even got Pep Guardiola and Magnus Carlsen chatting about how football strategies and chess tactics are strikingly similar.
It’s amazing to see how this centuries-old game is finding its place in modern sports and culture.
Our first Knightcap Austin event totally exceeded our expectations. Almost 100 people showed out and soaked in the hot ATX evening. We drank chardonnay, ate steak frites and played chess until midnight. Huge shoutout to Justine’s for hosting. Knigthcap Austin programming is definitely going to continue with new events being announced soon!
50 Chess sets, a saxophone player, a giant chess board… what could be better on a Saturday afternoon?
The Wellington Market is one of our favourite venues to host Knightcap Chess Club. We’ve got 1 event every month for the rest of the year so stay tuned for upcoming dates.
🍸 Watch the first Neuralink patient use a brain implant to play chess
🍸 Taras Yoom's handcrafted chess set of otherworldly creatures
🍸 learning from history and future of AI!
Saturday, July 27th - CF Chess with Cadillac Fairview (Eaton Centre)
Tuesday, July 30th - Knight Garden Chess Party - Harriet’s Rooftop
Friday, August 9th - Knightcap Chess Club Vol. 8 (Annex Hotel Wine Bar)
Thursday, August 8th - Checkmate Chardonnay (LoLo Wine Bar)
Wednesday, August 21st - Proper Chess (Quill Room - Austin Proper Hotel
It's mind over matter in this, the most recent game on the list, as Ding Liren continually places his pieces en prise to achieve relentless pressure against the white king, who proves unable to escape the center of the board. The game is filled with beautiful moves, but it is particularly 20...Rd4!! that makes a striking impression on the viewer.
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