CHECKMATE  in 5

Ashley the Creator

An immersive intellectual and creative series of events infusing chess and art; to navigate the art of Foresight, strategy, and pivoting.

Parkville Market

Checkmate in 5 is a five-part series of immersive chess tournaments featuring art installations, live experiences, and em‘bodied’ strategy—pivoting across Connecticut and foreshadowing the unveiling of Ashley the Creator’s new body of work and exclusive product release.The first move on August 16th , at Parkville Market on the outside patio, at 1pm.Initially planned for July 20th to align with International Chess Day, which is on July 20th.There are 2 sections for this event;🏟️the 1st is the ARENAA 3 hour window of rapid matches...tally up your scores! Highest points win.🏆2nd section is the life sized match with the Floor Board Set--winner gets a trophy (designed/sculpted by Artist Ashley the Creator)-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2-hour Open Rapid Arena-style competition from 1 to 3 PM (play as many games as possible for highest score within competition time)Top 2 play a final match for the Original Art prize;Top 5 in the Arena receive Connecticut State Chess Association (CSCA) trophies; andAll players receive $20 entry credit certificates to CSCA tournaments through December 31, 2025.See CSCA event link: <a href="https://www.chessct.org/csca/Uploads/FCNCC.25.fly.pdf" title="https://www.chessct.org/csca/Uploads/FCNCC.25.fly.pdf" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.chessct.org/csca/Uploads/ChessArt.25.fly.pdf</a>---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------♟️👑♟️The 2 finalists will battle it out on a life sized art installation, where people become the pieces.How you ask? Utilizing headwear sculpted as each peice of the board, the audience and/or previous competitors may choose to be a part of this somatic experience. (Think of that one scene from the first Harry Potter movie)There will be food from the vendors, flash tattoos, art reveals, live painting, and custom cocktails for your entertainment. ✌🏾 (options to bring your own chess set as well)open to friendly games of chess whenever a chess set it open -1 drink included in each ticket price (for both ticket tiers)-Early Bird tickets start now-Then Early-ish Bird 2 week before-Then Regular Competition Price 1 week before DON'T MISS OUT ON EARLY BIRD PRICES!!! See you soon!For information contact me viaInstagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/ashley.thecreator" title="https://instagram.com/ashley.thecreator" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">@ashley.thecreator</a>Email: sketchash@gmail.comTxt: <a href="" title="" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">(860)406-4526</a>

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