SV Chess Academy invites you to our Community Chess Event with Grandmaster Mark Heimann & International Master Dushyant Sharma!

Join us for a special Saturday afternoon at our new South San Jose campus, featuring a tandem simultaneous exhibition (Simul), free lectures, and a Q&A with two chess masters. Kids get the rare chance to play a Grandmaster and an International Master at once, learn from titled players, and meet our chess community.

🏆 Event Details
- Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Time: 2:00 – 6:00 PM
- Ages: 5–16
- Format: Tandem Simul + Lectures + Q&A
- Simul: GM Mark Heimann & IM Dushyant Sharma vs up to 20 players
- Location: SVCA South San Jose campus at J&R Learning Center – 2798 S Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA 95124 (Cambrian Park neighborhood)

🎟️ Important:
✅ Lectures & Q&A are FREE — registration required so we can save you a seat. Parents are welcome to stay!

💰 Simul Participation (Optional):
$45 Individual
Enrolled SVCA Members: $35

⚠️ Limited Simul spots (20 seats). Payment confirms registration.

⏱️ Event Schedule:
- 2:00 – 2:15 PM – Check-in
- 2:15 – 2:20 PM – Welcome & introduction of our guest masters
- 2:20 – 2:45 PM – Lecture 1 with GM Mark Heimann
- 2:45 – 3:00 PM – Simul players take their seats
- 3:00 – 4:00 PM – Tandem Simul: GM Mark Heimann & IM Dushyant Sharma vs up to 20 players
- 4:00 – 4:30 PM – Certificates, group photo & snacks 📸
- 4:30 – 5:00 PM – Lecture 2 with IM Dushyant Sharma: review of the best simul games
- 5:00 – 5:30 PM – Q&A for families + campus tour

✨ This is a special, limited-seat event where kids get the chance to challenge a Grandmaster and an International Master at the same time!