May 17 NYC Fundraiser!
Karpov, Kasparov, Carlsen… It’s not a chess tournament it’s the Karpov2010 Campaign cocktail party fundraiser in New York City on May 17! It’s the event of a lifetime for any chess fan, with world champions Anatoly Karpov, Garry Kasparov, and the current world’s #1 ranked chessplayer Magnus Carlsen attending the festivities! The event is from 6-9pm at the spectacular new Trump SoHo in downtown Manhattan. You can order your tickets now at the bottom of this page. View the official event invitation (PDF).
For your support we offer you not only the opportunity to meet and greet the world champions, but also the possibility to bid on a number of once-in-a-lifetime auction prizes, including playing consultation games with one of the Grandmasters! You’ll also receive a signed copy of the book Kasparov vs Karpov.
VIP supporters will also receive:
Access to the exclusive VIP Champagne Reception from 6-7 pm
A photograph of yourself with the champions
All-evening access to the private VIP area, to meet the Grandmasters and other celebrities
A frameable chessboard signed by Anatoly Karpov and Garry Kasparov, the collector’s item of a lifetime
A personalized signed copy of the book Kasparov vs Karpov.
I don’t see Karpov having a chance.