If you are pawn to be wild, there is a chance to challenge a chess champion at Liverpool’s Williamson Square and Exchange Flags at two free events this summer.

The events are part of Celebrating Summer, a programme of free events across the city centre organised by Liverpool Business Improvement District

On 26 June, there will be simultaneous displays at Williamson Square, featuring British Chess Grand Master Daniel Gormally and Fide Master Glenn House.

On 28 June, join qualified chess coaches Dylan Mize and Michael Green for an afternoon of free public chess coaching from 1pm-4pm at Horton House, Exchange Flags.

There will be more than 50 chess boards and sets available for the public to enjoy. Play with family and friends, or simply sit down and meet new people over the board in a fun, relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.

Daniel Gormally was born in Hertford hospital, but soon moved to London. He first learned the moves at approximately seven years old, when his father Torsten taught him and his older sister.  Gormally played for the English national team in the 2005 European Team Chess Championship and 2006 Chess Olympiad.

Glenn House was a relatively late starter at 18 years of age  to competitive chess. He’s had a had season of unbeaten runs in local leagues and the 4NCL national league, but have managed to lose to any well known Grandmaster you have heard of: Anish Giri, Fabian Caruana, David Bronstein, Mickey Adams and Ginger GM, Simon Williams to name a few on a very long list. He achieved the FIDE Master title in 2001 and the British Senior title in 2015.

Liverpool will be Celebrating Summer every week with special events across the city centre. From 18 June until 27 August, there will be free events at locations across the city, from Bold Street, along the waterfront, Hope Street, St George’s Quarter, Derby Square, the Commercial District and more.

Katie Bentley, director of strategic partnerships and communications at Liverpool Business Improvement District, says: “Celebrating Summer will add joy and activity for everyone in the city centre this summer.

“We want to keep this city centre accessible to everyone. Whether you want to dance to live music in the street, or have a quiet moment to chill and relax, there will be something for everyone and their family and friends. There will be animation and activity across the whole of the city. Our message is simple; get outside and relax, enjoy the city and everything it has to offer. And it’s all free”.

Register for chess events and see the whole programme here https://liverpoolbidcompany.com/celebrating-summer/

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