Programme

Roscongress Cup ‘Chess Express’

07 Jun , 11:40–15:26
Sapsan 764АА, Moscow – St. Petersburg

For the first time in the history of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, an event will be held on the way from one capital to another: a chess blitz tournament will take place on the Sapsan high-speed train at speeds of up to 200 km/h.

Four top grandmasters from Moscow and St. Petersburg will take part in the tournament. European men’s champion Maxim Matlakov and Russian Cup winner Kirill Alekseenko will defend the honour of the city on the Neva, while the capital will be represented by World Chess Olympiad winner Vadim Zvjaginsev and Russian national team world champion Vladimir Malakhov.

The event is open to the public. After the tournament, the grandmasters will answer questions and play chess with anyone who wants to.