The fans and media can see the entire action but the players cannot hear them at all. They will be playing in an air conditioned sound proof glass atrium.
Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Testing and inspecting the glass playing stage
How come the other websites aren’t promoting this event or showing pictures? Are they boycotting this tournament?
Susan, you are doing a great job informing directly from Bilbao. Go on with your excelent job !!!