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Side event · WSTC 2026 American Continental Stage
14.08.2026 Costa Rica

Face the master «Simul with a Twist»

One master, many boards — and one Community Board where everyone plays.

The activity

What to expect

Exact time to be announced

14.08

Simul with a Twist

A Master faces multiple opponents at once — with a special twist: the Community Board. On one designated board, the audience plays as a team, voting on every move; the most popular move gets played. Analysis, debate and collaborative decision-making against a master.

15–20 boardsFor tournament participantsDoubleTree by Hilton Cariari
No registration required
The master

Who you will face

Emmanuel Jimenez, International Master and multiple-time national champion of Costa Rica

Emmanuel Jiménez

International Master · Costa Rica

Emmanuel Jiménez is a multiple-time national champion of Costa Rica and an International Master (FIDE, 2020). He has represented his country at the Chess Olympiads in Batumi 2018 and Budapest 2024, and is among the highest-rated players in Costa Rica.

In June 2026 he secured his third and final Grandmaster norm at the 19th American Continental Championship.

FIDE — International Chess Federation ISCF — International School Chess Federation Freedom Holding Corp. Chess in Education 2026 CCA — Confederation of Chess for Americas FCA — Federación Costarricense de Ajedrez ICODER — Instituto Costarricense del Deporte y la Recreación