On the first Friday of September, GM Vinay Bhat made a stop at HHCC promoting his newly released book “How I became a Chess Grandmaster”. Vinay once held the record for the youngest player to earn a National Master (NM) and International Master (IM) titles in the USA. The book not only highlights Vinay’s personal journey from novice to grandmaster in a captivating manner and also provides instructive anecdotes for chess enthusiasts of all levels.

Vinay gave an entertaining and well-attended lecture covering a selection of his memorable games. This was followed by a book signing session. HHCC purchased 3 copies of  “How I became a Chess Grandmaster”, two of which were entered into a raffle and the third now resides in the HHCC library. Overall, it was a delightful event and we thank Vinay for visiting!

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GM Vinay Bhat is making a stop at the Hart House Chess Club on Friday September 1st from 6:30-8:00 PM, as part of his book tour. His book “How I became a Chess Grandmaster”, details an unique, personal journey towards the pinnacle of chess mastery. 
GM Bhat will give a lecture on some of his memorable games followed by a book signing session in the East Common Room. All are welcome to attend! See below for more details including the giveaway.

When: Friday, September 1st, 2023, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm with Q&A and book signing
Where: East Common Room, Hart House
Cost: Free for HHCC Members and students / public by donation onsite

Book Tour: Vinay is making a stop at Hart House as part of a book tour to announce his new book, “How I became a Chess Grandmaster“. Copies of the book will be available for purchase onsite. HHCC will be giving away 2 signed copies of the book to attendees. Attendees can enter the draw onsite. Online orders can be purchased here.

About the book: Vinay Bhat rose through the ranks of chess in the 1990s and 2000s, overcoming plateaus, competitive challenges, and academic and professional commitments, before achieving the highest title in chess. Follow Vinay’s path to improvement, and the struggles he had to go through, to carve out your own path to improvement and achieve your chess goals. How I Became a Chess Grandmaster is a personal story that entertains as it instructs. With numerous photographs and anecdotes, you can follow the inspirational rise of a young player from novice to Grandmaster.

The book also won the Chess Journalists of America award for “Best Instruction Book”, which is awarded every summer for books in the prior 12 months.

Bio: Vinay Bhat became a National Master at the age of 10 and an International Master at 15 – at the time the youngest American IM since Bobby Fischer. In October 2008, he achieved his International Grandmaster title with his three Grandmaster norms coming from Qingdao (China, 2002), Balaguer (Spain, 2006), and Balaguer (Spain, 2007). More info.