Dear Chess Friend,
The countdown has begun: In just 100 days, the 11th Judit Polgar’s Global Chess Festival opens its doors!
Date: September 30, 2025
Location: Hungarian National Gallery, Budapest
Play. Inspire. Experience.
Watch the very first competition of this brand-new chess variant!♟ Community Simul with Judit Polgár
Experience the magic of simultaneous chess — you can follow the communities playing against Judit onsite or the broadcast live on chess.com from anywhere in the world.
♟ Chess Meets Artificial Intelligence
Discover the latest chess robot that plays on multiple levels, adapts to your skill, and helps you improve with its built-in teaching functions. The future of chess is here!
♟ Meet the Polgár Sisters
Don’t miss the chance to meet, greet, and get your chess memorabilia signed by Judit, Susan, and Sofia Polgár!
♟ Fun for All Ages
Enjoy a full day packed with chess variants, creative workshops, and playful challenges for children, families, and chess lovers of all ages.
Stay Updated: The festival’s programs will be uploaded and regularly updated on our website.
Can’t travel to Budapest? Celebrate with us wherever you are!
We invite chess lovers worldwide to organize their own chess events on September 30 — online or offline. Register your event by September 10, and it will be featured on our website as a connecting event. Please note that this year, the festival is on weekdays, so we spur schools to organize kids’ tournaments or other fun activities.
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Let’s celebrate the universal language of chess together — only 100 days to go!
Best regards,
-The Global Chess Festival Team
