We will be there with Chess Sets and Clocks: Free to play. Presented by The Lair Social Club. Enjoy food, music, and vibes all day long with DJ 3D from Ice Box International Radio.
Join us for a day of celebration at the **300 Block of N. 52nd St**. Witness the vibrant Juneteenth Parade and groove to live music at the Block Party.
This event is all about commemorating freedom and unity. Bring your friends and family to enjoy food (for sale), drinks, and community vibes.
Let's come together to honor the history and culture of Juneteenth. Don't miss out on this exciting event!
Food by Sunflower SC Catering.
Free admission, food for sale, BYOC (Bring Your Chairs), and a Flower-Friendly event!
Don't miss the celebration!
Vegan option available

Chess in Philadelphia

Glenn Bady

William Grobes

"Chess Freedom Fest: Celebrate Juneteenth Parade Watch & Block Party

Join us for an exciting chess tournament in Philadelphia, whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player. The World Open Chess Tournament is held annually. This is a place for meeting chess players from around the world. You can socialize and learn about chess in a fun and educational way. The under section is mainly for scholastic chess players, K-12. We will be there to answer any questions you might have. **Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown, 201 North 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103**

William

 World Open, Under 1200 and Under 1000 Sections, Philadelphia PA

Join us for this free chess event for scholastic players. Meet chess players from around the world and enjoy interacting with them. We will supply all the chessboards and clocks. If you want to play a fun game of chess, we can help you. If you're looking for a serious game, join the tournament. Either way, we are here for you!

Free Chess Event for K-12

Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown Hotel

What has recently changed is the ecosystem around chess. Online chess has made huge gains in popularity in the past few years, with platforms like Chess.com now boasting hundreds of millions of members.

Fueled by the release of the Netflix drama The Queen’s Gambit and the rising popularity of chess streamers on Twitch and YouTube, chess has been transformed from a classic game to an undeniable global phenomenon played by people of all ages and backgrounds.

Esports organizations like TSM, OpTic, and others have even signed chess pros like Hikaru Nakamura and the Botez sisters to their rosters amid the exploding popularity of online chess competition, further entrenching chess as a cornerstone of the esports world.

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