Chess champ to play for Haiti
By Tim Woodward
Published: 01/27/10
Idaho’s state chess champion will take on all challengers Saturday to raise money for victims of Haiti’s earthquake.
Luke Vellotti, 11, has teamed up with Smoky Mountain Pizza to do a chess exhibition. He will play everyone who wants to play him, and will play them all at the same time.
Players are asked to make a $20 contribution to participate in the exhibition. All of the proceeds will be donated to the American Red Cross Haiti Relief Fund.
The exhibition will begin at 4:30 p.m. Saturday at Smoky Mountain Pizza, 415 East ParkCenter Blvd. Register online at www.SuccessInChess.com or call 713-2486.
Source: http://www.idahostatesman.com
Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Good luck Luke!