Every once in a while I produce an event for a client which I think may be of interest to you too. I’m now working on the Kick-Off Fundraiser for the KARPOV2010 Campaign. The goal of this campaign is to elect the twelfth world chess champion, Anatoly Karpov, as President of the World Chess Federation (FIDE). The party will take place on Monday May 17th at the Trump Soho in New York.

Former World Champion Garry Kasparov will appear as special guest. He has not only been noted as one of the greatest minds in history by Newsweek (the other one being Einstein), but he’s also a major political leader and a monthly columnist for the Wall Street Journal. Magnus Carlsen, the current World Number One, will also be there.

At the party, we’ll auction off a host of unique prizes, including the chance to play a consultation game alongside Garry Kasparov and Magnus Carlsen; the opportunity to challenge Magnus Carlsen and Garry Kasparov in a speed match; two business class tickets to Moscow to have dinner with Mr. Karpov; and much more…

Mr. Karpov, who is flying in from Russia, is campaigning under a program of unity and positive change. His superior talents as a chess champion and unique experience as UNICEF Ambassador make him the ideal leader to return the sport to prominence on the global stage.

Mr. Karpov’s status and dedication will allow him to unify the chess world and to expand the reach of chess in classrooms throughout the world. He has already attracted worldwide grassroots support as well as a prominent leadership team and an advisory panel of unmatched international caliber.

For anyone who loves chess, this will be a unique experience to meet the superstars of the chess world. There will also be an open bar, delicious food, and of course, chess!

To attend, RSVP here.

Tags: Anatoly Karpov, Garry Kasparov, Grandmasters, KARPOV2010, Richard A. Conn Jr, World Chess Federation

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