Chess 9LX: Ultimate Moves

by ChessBase
9/7/2023 – On Friday 8 September, the best players in the USA and Garry Kasparov will begin to explore the depths of Fischer Random Chess (Chess 960 or "Chess 9LX") in Saint Louis. They will be competing for a prize fund of no less than $150,000. Before the tournament, however, the players and sponsor Rex Sinquefield want to have some fun with "Ultimate Moves". If you want to join in the fun, check out the live video. | The action starts at 13.00 ET (19.00 CEST, 17.00 GMT).

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