Upcoming Tournament

Simultaneous Exhibition with GM Sam Shankland & Other Chess Events at UN Plaza

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Info

Date: Sun, Sep 21 , 2025
Eligibility: Open to Everyone!
Rating: n/a

Location: UN Plaza, Market Street and Hyde Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
Capacity: 24

Registration

Online Registration Open Until: Saturday, September 20: 12:00 pm
Onsite Registration: 9:30am-10am

Total 12 spots will be available for online registration.

Registration will be open from Friday 7pm PT.
Online registration will remain open until all spots are filled.

Total 12 spots will be available for onsite registration from 9:30am.

Tournament Rules

Simultanenous Exhibition with GM Sam Shankland

10am - 1pm

Total of 24 seats open.
Boards are set up in a circle or square, with the exhibitor walking from board to board.
Master will play with white in all games.
Participants will make your move only when the master arrives at your board. You should have your move ready.
Passing: Some simuls allow a limited number of passes, which participants can use to skip their turn if they need more time to decide on a move.
Assistance: Participants are not allowed to receive help from other players or bystanders during the game.
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