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Hawaii GM Challenge (Part 2/2)

3/30/2015 – The string of activities in Hawaii left the players with almost no time to do anything. Once the GM Challenge kicked off, it was clear that Waikiki Beach would have to wait until the tournament ended. Sam Shankland went into day two with a one point lead, but he was unable to keep it until the end, and someone took his place! We also bring you reports of the International Open and blitz.

Hawaii GM Challenge (Part 1/2)

3/25/2015 – Hawaii is full of possibilities, from hiking and snorkling to the ever popular whale watching - which we were able to attend thanks to the organizer's efforts - but at some time in every chess festival the main event begins. The Hawaii GM Challenge pitted together three strong grandmasters and a wildcard in a strong quadruple round robin in both rapid and blitz.

Grandmasters in Hawai'i

3/20/2015 – The main events in Hawaii are just kicking off, but the visiting masters to the fabulous Hawaii Chess Festival have not wasted a minute in exploring the island of O'ahu. So far there has been hiking with the World Women's Champion, banquets, hula dancing, snorkeling with turtles, bughouse, simultaneous exhibitions, just to name a few things! We bring you a pictorial from Hawaii.

Hawaii: Aloha Chess Friend

1/26/2015 – The beautiful Pacific island group will be the host of an Inaugural Chess Festival in March 2015 – a weeklong series of world-class events that bring chess enthusiasts from all over the world to the Hawaiian island of Oahu. You may be interested to attend this unique chess event – and participate in a crowdfunding initiative that can win you the chess vacation of a lifetime! Press release.

A visit to Hawaiʻi!

12/7/2014 – In the wake of the upcoming Hawaiʻi Chess Festival, we felt our journalistic duty to investigate the island of Oʻahu before giving our full support to the event. After relaxing at Waikiki Beach, hiking Diamond Head, enjoying its magnificent views, shopping in Kalakua Avenue and eating some of the best food in the world, we can say the Hawaiʻi Chess Festival is something you cannot miss!

Hawaii: the chess vacation of a lifetime

6/30/2014 – If you look down at your feet you are probably looking in the general direction of Hawaii. The beautiful Pacific island group will be the host of an Inaugural Chess Festival in March 2015 – a weeklong series of world-class chess events that will bring chess enthusiasts from all over the world to the Hawaiian island of Oahu. You may be interested to attend this unique chess event.
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