On Satuday, May 12,  Deepak Aaron single-handedly beat the 20 opponents who faced off trying to  best a Master level player at home in Washington Park on the weekend of Mother’s Day. After allowing his opponents to choose color in the Tulip Festival the actual carnage began… Deepak 20, Opponents 0.  The festival event lasted three hours, from 1:00 – 4:00. Congratulations to the New York State Scholastic Champion who continually gives honor and glory for chessplayers everywhere.  Hard work and persistence pay off.  Congratulations, Deepak, and all those who challenged our magnificnet champion!!!

Deepak’s simul during the Tulip Festival was a nice turn out in spite of a slow start. He probably played over 45 games! Winning all in spite of having some solid 2000, 1900 and 1800 players was pretty good for Deepak. He wasn’t  too well as he was nursing a cole. Probably the open air and the competition cleared his cold away!!!

Saturday and Sunday, May 12 & 13, for our third time, ENYCA will host a chess tent as part of both days of the Tulip Fest in Albany’s Washington Park.  This coming weekend enjoy playing some fun games of chess from 11 am to 6pm on either Sat or Sun.  Located up the hill from the food vendors next to the family area.  Special events:  Sat 1-4pm current 3-time NY State High School Champion Deepak Aaron will play 20 opponents at once.  Deepak represented the US at the World Junior Chess Championship in India last year.  So come over, have a seat, and bring your A game.  It’s FREE!! Sun 1-4pm learn some fun variations of the game of chess.  Like Kriegspiel, where you play without knowing what your opponent is doing.  Great fun for the audience too!  We provide the boards and chess sets.  Instruction given for beginners and newcomers to chess!  Don’t bring your excuses, just rest your feet and exercise your brain!! See you there!