Dear ICA Family,
Last November I had the pleasure of traveling to Toms River, NJ to meet chess master (LM) Eugene Salomon and hear his absolutely incredible life stories. Gene is a going on 96-year young man who lived through many crucial historical events of the last century (Spanish Civil War, World War Two, Cuban Revolution), one of which we plan to cover on October 27th:
LM Salomon is not only the last living person in the entire world to have played in a recorded game against the fourth world champion Alexander Alekhine, but also got two lessons from him (one on chess…and one on life)! The game was contested during World War 2, even as Gene and his family were stripped of their German citizenship (Gene’s father being Jewish, and successfully escaping a Nazi prison), and months before Alekhine’s untimely death. A successful businessman, professor, high school chess coach, and author (having published his book “Sweet Memories” at age 94! Link to his Book) Gene will give a live lecture at our Teaneck location at 3pm on October 27th. He will cover the crucial position from his Alekhine game, as well as his game against GM Sargissian.
We will follow this up with a Q&A discussion about LM Salomon’s chess and life experiences, and finish with an unrated, informal blitz tournament (two sections: unrated to U1000, and Open. $50 first place prize)
Registration is 25 dollars per person and includes one copy of LM Salomon’s book “Sweet Memories” autographed by Gene (specify ahead of time whom to make it out to), the lecture, and blitz event.
We highly encourage all older, intermediate and advanced students (and their parents!) to attend the event and learn from history. Sign up quickly with this link as space is limited to 30 participants.
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