Chess Grandmaster 2010
Chess Grandmaster Gregory Kaidanov visited Wabash. Here he plays Ziyun Chen '13 in a game of blindfolded speed chess.
Math Professor Peter Thompson oversaw the match, as well as moved Kaidanov 's pieces for him.
The match was shown on the overhead projector so the crowd could follow each player's moves.
Chen eventully withdrew, afterwards Kaidanov provided commentary for each move. Kaidanov said, "You're not supposed to give me a strong player, I'm playing blinfolded"
Professor Thompson invites the aduience to watch Kaidanov play 30 games at once.
Kaidanov shakes Michael Jordan's hand before making his first move.
Nick Salfity '11 thinks about his next move
These guys are hoping for an upset.
Kaidanov played challengers of all ages. Professor of Economics, Peter Mikek advises his son on his next move.
