# ChessFest returns to London with grandmaster challenges for public

ChessFest is back in London, offering the public a rare chance to play against grandmasters. The event aims to promote chess and engage the community. It matters as it makes elite-level chess accessible to amateurs.

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## Sources

### Sports
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jul/03/chessfest-back-in-london-as-public-get-chance-to-take-on-grandmasters) — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:00:22 GMT