Chess Lecture & Simul with Joshua Colas and Beginners Workshop
Learn techniques from International Master Joshua Colas. Then, put your skills to the test while Joshua challenges 30 players—simultaneously! After the lecture and simul, beginners can learn the basics of the game.
Learn techniques from International Master Joshua Colas, who was once the youngest Black player to become a US Chess Federation National Master, which he accomplished in 2010 at 12 years old. After the lecture, put your skills to the test while Joshua challenges 30 players—simultaneously!
We are also delighted to offer our beginners workshop after the lecture and simul. Participants will be taught the game rules, including how the pieces move and how to recognize and execute basic checkmate patterns, with plenty of opportunities to ask questions.
Event Schedule
10:30 AM: Check-in for lecture and simul
11:00 AM: Lecture with Joshua Colas (simul participants are encouraged to attend the lecture)
12:00 PM: Simul with Joshua Colas (prior chess experience required to participate; beginners are welcome to watch)
1:00 PM: Beginners workshop
This event series is free and open to players ages 6 and up. Register in advance to secure your spot in the lecture, simul, and/or beginners workshop. Registration will open one month prior to the scheduled program date.
Lecture capacity is limited to 40 people, simul capacity is limited to 30 players, and beginners workshop capacity is limited to 15 people. A limited number of walk-up spaces will be available on a first-come, first-served basis for the lecture and beginners workshop.