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Bay Area Chess · Santa Clara Club
GM Andrew HongLecture & Simul
Grandmaster Andrew Hong is from Saratoga, CA; rated 2609 FIDE & is a Rising Star in Top-Level Chess. He won the Aktobe Masters in Kazakhstan and will compete in the Total Chess World Championship Tour pilot in Budapest this November: against 8 of the top 10 players in the world; including Magnus Carlsen. GM Hong is excited to return to the BAC Santa Clara Advanced Club - both to lecture & play a 30 board simultaneous exhibition. Students playing vs Andrew will have their choice of color & 3 passes. Space is limited - RSVP ahead of time before Oct 12!
Learn from his insights and challenge him across the board in this special simultaneous exhibition.
2609FIDE standard rating
#152World rank · Active players
Includes the meet-and-greet, lecture, Q&A, and a simul board. Simul spots are limited; online registration is required to reserve a board.
Use the Register button at the top left of this page to reserve your spot.
Event Details
LocationSanta Clara Monday Night Club
2495 Cabrillo Ave
Santa Clara, CA 95051
5:30–6:30 PMMeet-and-greet, lecture & Q&A
6:30–8:30 PMSimultaneous exhibition
Playing in the Simul
- Choose your color: play White or Black against GM Hong.
- Three passes for each simul player.
- Primarily for scholastic players under 18. Adults may play if space permits.
- No rating restrictions.
- Parents are welcome to stay and spectate while their child plays.
Lecture only? Walk-ins welcome.
$25 for the walk-in lecture-only option; no simul board included. Walk-ins are welcome for the lecture and to spectate the simul, space permitting.