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Source: Moscow Government – Moscow Government –
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On November 15, a unique chess library will open in the Severnoye Tushino district, near the Planernaya metro station. It was established on the premises of Children's Library No. 228 and will become a magnet for chess enthusiasts of all ages.
The library features multifunctional areas, including a tournament hall, family space, and multimedia spaces. The facility is equipped with virtual reality equipment, computers with game databases, and a chess robot. Library No. 228's book collection will be fully preserved and expanded with specialized materials.
Immersive performance, eSports, and exhibition
The grand opening of the chess library will take place on November 15 at 1:00 PM. A rich program has been prepared for visitors, including an immersive performance by actors from the Sergei Yesenin Moscow Drama Theater. In addition, there will be an autograph session with renowned Russian grandmaster Sergey Karjakin, who will personally interact with fans.
Guests will be able to participate in Storm Chess, a Russian-developed eSports chess competition that was included in the Russian eSports Championship in 2025. Art and history enthusiasts will also be able to enjoy the exhibitions "Magic Chess: Alice Through the Looking Glass," featuring rare editions, and "The World of Chess," featuring works by 17 contemporary artists. The curator of the art exhibition is Natalia Bazhenova, a painter, graphic artist, and member of the Union of Artists of Russia.
Modern equipment, chess clubs and tournaments
The Chess Library was created as a platform to encourage learning and intellectual development. It will host chess clubs for anyone aged five and up, as well as tournaments and master classes.
"The opening of the chess library is a significant event for our entire country. We're creating a space where everyone can come, pick up and read a book about chess, learn about the history, strategies, and biographies of great masters, and experience the spirit of the game. It's important to us that the library becomes more than just a collection of books, but a place where people of different generations can connect, learn, reflect, and be inspired," noted Sergey Karjakin.
During the renovation, the over 790-square-meter facility was themed and equipped with modern equipment. Additionally, a tournament hall for competitions, a family area for comfortable leisure, and a multimedia room for lectures, tournament broadcasts, and film screenings were created.
The library's equipment meets modern standards. It features VR equipment for simulating chess games in 3D, demonstration boards, screens, five computers with access to chess game databases, as well as classic and electronic chessboards for practice. A special feature of the space will be a robot that conducts chess tournaments.
The library will also host the Sergey Karjakin Chess Club and the North-West Administrative Okrug Chess Club. Anyone over five years old can enroll. Meetings with grandmasters, master classes, seminars, quests, and tournaments are also planned.
A place to read
The new space will maintain the continuity of the children's library. The reading room will become a universal space, expanding its collection with a collection of books on chess, including specialized publications and periodicals.
After opening, the chess library will operate according to the same schedule as other Moscow reading rooms: Tuesday through Saturday, from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM. All services, including reserving books through the mos.ru portal and renting premises, will remain available to residents.
Additional information can be obtained from the institution at the address: Planernaya Street, Building 7, Block 1, or by phone: 7 495 494-23-01.
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