Russian chess legend Anatoly Karpov, a former World Chess Champion and one of the greatest chess players in history, was in Gibraltar ahead of the 18th edition of the Gibraltar International Chess Festival. The brief but hectic visit saw him give a masterly 29-board simul at the Caleta Hotel for early arrivals at the festival on the Sunday night lasting close to five hours. He also held a masterclass for the Rock’s junior players and met with the Deputy Chief Minister Dr Joseph Garcia.
The GSD says it notes the recent statement by the Gibraltar Health Authority's, Director of Public Health and the evolving picture in China and around the world.
M.O. Productions are busy organising the 18th edition of the Gibraltar International Dance Festival. The event takes place between Wednesday 19th and Saturday 22nd February at the John Mackintosh Hall Theatre.
This year’s Youth Arts Jamboree will feature a programme of activities geared for children and young people aged between 2 and 25 years old. The Jamboree will be held from the 17th February to the 6th March 2020. Some events will continue out of this timeframe, including the Youth Open Day that has been scheduled for Sunday 17th May 2020.
Sir Joe Bossano visited the Gibraltar International Chess Festival on day four of the Gibraltar Masters. Making the opening move at the start of play between Ivan Cheparinov from Georgia and Maksim Chigaev from Russia, he said Gibraltar was very lucky and proud to host the festival and how it had grown in strength annually over the past 18 years.
The Gibraltar Dialysis Patients and Friends Association have announced its Annual General Meeting will take place on Sunday 2 February at The Lounge in Queensway Quay Marina.
