Park Royal Mall South (Photos: by Mavaddat Javid)

After the first year of IB studies and life in West Vancouver, its clearly been the most challenging regarding school, but living here in West Vancouver has been pure bliss.

Beautiful Park Royal Shopping Centre/Ambleside is a short walk for me. Having a part time job there is great and dropping by for a game of chess. I’ve been eagerly awaiting the chance to share this news of the magnificent chess space that Park Royal Management has so generously provided for us.

We are all clearly grateful to have this space. Park Royal had the first permanent chess area in a shopping centre in Canada. We had chess from 1984-2006 with inlaid chess tables… and now this beautiful space 2017.

CHECK IT OUT:

Seriously, how cool is this! I feel so honored, and a pic of one of my best chess moments visiting Webster University for the All Girls Tournament, St Louis.

But bigger than this is a girl and women (the women first greatest) recognized here for playing the game of chess. This makes me proud.

A close up:

More pics of the players in action in the new area will be added shortly.

THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS – CHESS EVENT 

A new event added to the Annual

TASTE OF PARK ROYAL

July 8 1-3:00 pm

Come out and challenge me in a simultaneous exhibition at the Park Royal Shopping Centre on July 8. Special guest will be former BC Chess Champion Dan Scoones, a master player who will also play a simul with you.

Be there before 1:00 pm to get a seat, and games begin around 1:15 pm. You can always play if there is an empty seat anytime, so just show up and give it a try. The chess area will remain active through the evening. Beginners welcome, its all for fun.

EVENT:

We will have a teaching corner for new players taught by Pedram Armani, our school chess club leader.

Giant chess pieces.

Get a picture taken with the characters from Through The Looking Glass in the photo booth!

Receive an official chess certificate signed by Park Royal Management for participating. Any level.

We will be in the main center court area on the South Side of Park Royal Shopping Centre.

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