Chess Grand Master Darmen Sadvakassov will participate in a Simul, an event during which he will play two chess matches while blindfolded and then another 10 matches simultaneously at Duquesne University.

Sadvakassov, a native of Kazakhstan, is one of only 60 grand master chess players in the United States. He earned the title of international master by age 14 and became a grand master when he was 18.

Pittsburgh Councilman William Peduto, who will be one of the 10 opponents during the simultaneous match, will make the first move against Sadvakassov.

The Simul is hosted by the Duquesne University Chess Club on Wednesday, April 15, at 5 p.m.  Academic Walk, Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Ave.

Duquesne University
Founded in 1878, Duquesne is consistently ranked among the nation's top Catholic research universities for its award-winning faculty and tradition of academic excellence. The University is nationally ranked by U.S. News and World Report and the Princeton Review for its rich academic programs in 10 schools of study for 10,000-plus graduate and undergraduate students, and by the Washington Monthly for service and contributing to students’ social mobility. Duquesne is a member of the U.S. President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction for its contributions to Pittsburgh and communities around the globe. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Princeton Review’s Guide to Green Colleges acknowledge Duquesne’s commitment to sustainability.

This release was posted on Monday, April 13th, 2009 at 4:23 pm and is filed under Events.