Chess.com will be present at TwitchCon Las Vegas between October 20-22, with a range of exciting activities and events planned for members of the chess community.

The upcoming edition of TwitchCon will take place at the Las Vegas Convention Center (West Hall) from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time on Friday and Saturday (October 20-21), and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday (October 22).

There will be meet-and-greets with popular content creators, puzzle contests, and the chance to win Chess.com merchandise and prizes. Attendees can also play against other members of the community, Chess.com staff, and titled chess players in an area specifically set up for over-the-board games. 

Confirmed guest stars include Alexandra and Andrea Botez, FM Nemo Qiyu Zhou, ChessCoachNET, Bughouse legend Chuck Moulton, IM Kostya Kavutskiy, Hunterwhiz, SimplyDevina, and more.

See the full schedule of confirmed guest appearances below:

Mini-games include setting up chess boards as quickly as possible (for amazing prizes), and the chance to win items signed by some of the chess world’s most popular figures.

Trym Sorsdal, Director of Community Operations at Chess.com, shares: “We’re so excited to see our community and creators cross paths and connect over the game of chess! Previous TwitchCons have been wonderful experiences and we’re looking forward to creating more memories in Las Vegas.”

Chess.com’s Chief Chess Officer, IM Danny Rensch, will also be in attendance. He may or may not be wearing a gigantic green pawn costume.