Jonathan Penrose Memorial Chess Challenge

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ColCHESSter Chess in Colchester

Participate in  a celebration of the life of a Colchester chess hero and see England's greatest ever chess player in action

Colchester Town Hall

O﻿n the afternoon of 7 October 2023, at Colchester Town Hall, we are celebrating the life in chess of the late Colchester Grandmaster Dr Jonathan Penrose OBE, 10 times British Chess Champion. The Mayor and Mayoress of the City of Colchester will welcome members of the Penrose family.T﻿he opening ceremony for the Chess Challenge (a simultaneous exhibition by Grandmaster Michael Adams, 8 times British Chess Champion) will commence at approx 1.30pm and will include the formal opening of the Jonathan Penrose Chess Park: public chess tables in the City of Colchester by the Mercury Theatre.The event celebrates past achievements, but also looks to the future as Colchester's Ruqayyah Rida, 2 times British Chess Champion (Girls under 10), will play in the 'simul'.This charitable event is in aid of the Mayor’s Charities. The Mayor's theme this year is ‘Volunteers – the heart of our communities’. His charities are: ABF The Soldier’s Charity, Beacon House Ministries, Community360, Freedom Boat Adventures and Lepra. For further information on these charities please see <a href="https://www.colchester.gov.uk/mayor-of-colchester/the-mayors-charities-and-eventss/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.colchester.gov.uk/mayor-of-colchester/the-mayors-charities-and-eventss/</a>T﻿ickets for spectators are advised to ensure entry. There is an informal event at the chess park itself, separate tickets are also advised. Entry is free but a donation is welcome to cover incidental costs (£5 suggested). Should you wish to support the charities more generously (or claim giftaid), please refer to the website mentioned above.Tickets do not entitle spectators to play in the Chess Challenge.FOR OPPORTUNITIES TO PLAY, SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES &amp; PRESS AND MEDIA ENQUIRIESPlease email info@colCHESSter.org.ukI﻿n the event that Michael Adams is unable to play on the day, the event will go ahead with the participation of a different, but still very strong, grandmaster.

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