ISSUE 04

We’ve officially landed in the Sunshine State! 🌞 That’s right, Knightcap Chess Club has made its way to Miami, Florida!

With our events in Toronto and Austin going strong and growing with every turnout, we figured it was time to bring the Knightcap experience to one of our favourite cities. Miami has always been high on our list, and now we’ve finally set up our chess boards before GTA 6 comes out.

Our first event was an absolute blast, thanks to The Standard Spa, Miami Beach. They were running their cheeky “SEXtember” programming, so naturally, we leaned into it and named our event “Mating Season.” Because, let’s be honest, we can’t resist a good chess pun.

We also brought along our amazing friends from Ballooms for the decorations, which looked incredible, and got some sponsorship love from our favourite Miami-based brand, Vacation Inc.

This is just the beginning for us in Miami, and we’re so excited to keep the chess parties going. Drinks, music, chess — what more could you want? We’re just getting started.

Can’t wait to see you at the Soho Beach House!

Follow our Knightcap Miami Instagram: @knightcapmiami

Chess is one of those rare games that can adapt to any setting—it’s all about how you dress it up. Whether we’re hosting in art galleries or cozy bars, Knightcap knows how to create the perfect atmosphere. It’s more than just the game; it’s about being in the right spaces with the right people, setting the mood with great music, and creating an ambience that draws everyone in.

We’ve proven time and again that chess can be “cool”, whether you’re sipping cocktails under dim lights or enjoying it in an artistic setting.

Knightcap Chess Club - Established in Strategy, Enhanced by Creativity.

A chess tournament in Dagestan took a dramatic turn when Amina Abakarova, a 40-year-old chess coach, was suspended after allegedly attempting to “checkmate” her rival, Umayganat Osmanova, in the most unusual way — with mercury. Security footage caught Abakarova smearing the toxic substance on her opponent’s board, causing Osmanova to fall ill during the game. Thankfully, Osmanova recovered and even finished the tournament in second place, proving she’s a true queen on and off the board.

Abakarova, who admitted to wanting to “knock her opponent out” due to personal hostility, now faces possible jail time and a potential lifetime ban from chess. Her plan might not have been to harm, but her “poisoned gambit” could cost her dearly. The chess community is still reeling from this bizarre move, proving once again that some players will do anything to avoid a stalemate!

🍸 LEGO’s newest addition is a Traditional Chess Set

🍸 Maison Margiela Tabi Chess Set

🍸 India win it all at the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad

• Tuesday, September 24th - Hotel Chess (The Drake Hotel)

• Sunday, September 29th - Checkmate Market 3 (The Well)

• Monday, October 7th - Bebop Knights (915 Dupont)

• Tuesday, October 1st - Checkmate Chardonnay Vol. 2 (LoLo)

• Wednesday, October 9th - Knightcap at The Quill Room (Quill Room)

• Tuesday, October 1st - Knightcap at Soho Beach House

Akiba Rubinstein is arguably the greatest player to have never become world champion. His tournament victories in 1911 marked one of the most dominant years by any chess player. In this game against a fellow Polish player, he reeled off one of the most inspiring combinations of all time. What chess player can forget 22...Rxc3!! and 23...Rxd2!! followed by the patient 25...Rh3!! with inevitable mate?

♟️ Follow us: @knightcapchessclub on Instagram

♟️ Follow us: @knightcapchess on X

♟️ Join Our Knightcap Chess Club on Chess.com

♟️ Improve your chess with a premium Chess.com membership

ISSUE 04

We’ve officially landed in the Sunshine State! 🌞 That’s right, Knightcap Chess Club has made its way to Miami, Florida!

With our events in Toronto and Austin going strong and growing with every turnout, we figured it was time to bring the Knightcap experience to one of our favourite cities. Miami has always been high on our list, and now we’ve finally set up our chess boards before GTA 6 comes out.

Our first event was an absolute blast, thanks to The Standard Spa, Miami Beach. They were running their cheeky “SEXtember” programming, so naturally, we leaned into it and named our event “Mating Season.” Because, let’s be honest, we can’t resist a good chess pun.

We also brought along our amazing friends from Ballooms for the decorations, which looked incredible, and got some sponsorship love from our favourite Miami-based brand, Vacation Inc.

This is just the beginning for us in Miami, and we’re so excited to keep the chess parties going. Drinks, music, chess — what more could you want? We’re just getting started.

Can’t wait to see you at the Soho Beach House!

Follow our Knightcap Miami Instagram: @knightcapmiami

Chess is one of those rare games that can adapt to any setting—it’s all about how you dress it up. Whether we’re hosting in art galleries or cozy bars, Knightcap knows how to create the perfect atmosphere. It’s more than just the game; it’s about being in the right spaces with the right people, setting the mood with great music, and creating an ambience that draws everyone in.

We’ve proven time and again that chess can be “cool”, whether you’re sipping cocktails under dim lights or enjoying it in an artistic setting.

Knightcap Chess Club - Established in Strategy, Enhanced by Creativity.

A chess tournament in Dagestan took a dramatic turn when Amina Abakarova, a 40-year-old chess coach, was suspended after allegedly attempting to “checkmate” her rival, Umayganat Osmanova, in the most unusual way — with mercury. Security footage caught Abakarova smearing the toxic substance on her opponent’s board, causing Osmanova to fall ill during the game. Thankfully, Osmanova recovered and even finished the tournament in second place, proving she’s a true queen on and off the board.

Abakarova, who admitted to wanting to “knock her opponent out” due to personal hostility, now faces possible jail time and a potential lifetime ban from chess. Her plan might not have been to harm, but her “poisoned gambit” could cost her dearly. The chess community is still reeling from this bizarre move, proving once again that some players will do anything to avoid a stalemate!

🍸 LEGO’s newest addition is a Traditional Chess Set

🍸 Maison Margiela Tabi Chess Set

🍸 India win it all at the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad

• Tuesday, September 24th - Hotel Chess (The Drake Hotel)

• Sunday, September 29th - Checkmate Market 3 (The Well)

• Monday, October 7th - Bebop Knights (915 Dupont)

• Tuesday, October 1st - Checkmate Chardonnay Vol. 2 (LoLo)

• Wednesday, October 9th - Knightcap at The Quill Room (Quill Room)

• Tuesday, October 1st - Knightcap at Soho Beach House

Akiba Rubinstein is arguably the greatest player to have never become world champion. His tournament victories in 1911 marked one of the most dominant years by any chess player. In this game against a fellow Polish player, he reeled off one of the most inspiring combinations of all time. What chess player can forget 22...Rxc3!! and 23...Rxd2!! followed by the patient 25...Rh3!! with inevitable mate?

♟️ Follow us: @knightcapchessclub on Instagram

♟️ Follow us: @knightcapchess on X

♟️ Join Our Knightcap Chess Club on Chess.com

♟️ Improve your chess with a premium Chess.com membership