SIMULTANEOUS CHESS EXHIBITION AND LECTURE

GIVEN BY

GM ILDAR IBRAGIMOV

ONE OF THE UNITED STATES TOP 15 RATED CHESS PLAYERS

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

START TIME

LECTURE BEGINS AT 7:00 P.M.

SIMULTANEOUS EXHIBITION BEGINS AT 7:30 P.M.

ENTRY FEE

$12

THE FIRST WINNER AGAINST THE GM WILL BE PRESENTED WITH A CHESS BOOK

September 9, 2009
 
Greetings, fellow chess friends:
 
I am forwarding an excellent summary that New Britain Chess Club President Joseph Mansigian wrote about Grandmaster Idlar Ibragimov's simul and lecture recently held at our club. I also want to take this opportunity to congratulate Joe for being the only player to earn a draw against the GM. Thanks to all who participated in this event and a very special thanks to Mr. Ibragimov.
 
Best regards,
 
Bob Kozlowski
 
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MESSAGE FROM JOE MANSIGIAN
 
On Tuesday September 8th, 2009, Grandmaster Ildar Ibragimov gave a lecture and simultaneous exhibition at the New Britain Chess Club.  A total of twenty-three players entered to play against the Grandmaster.  Ildar began by showing a game from the recent past in which he played the black pieces in an obscure opening that his opponent chose to violently attack.  The Grandmaster played through the moves of the game seated at a chess board while the simul participants gathered round to see the game.  The game presented was very double edged and it looked as though Grandmaster Ibragimov was in danger of being mated.  However, with a precisely timed counter strike, Ildar gained the initiative and finished the game with a series of checks that drove his opponent's king over the board to be mated on a7 by a knight.  A truly spectacular razor sharp game.

After the lecture, Grandmaster Ibragimov began the simultaneous exhibition.  Ildar played quickly and accurately as he moved around the circle of tables.  His performance was exemplary scoring all wins but for one draw.  And this was all accomplished by 11 pm !

Grandmaster Ildar Ibragimov, who is an honorary member of our club, is more than a talented chess professional.  He is also a very warm and personable man who really loves the game.