![]() This event brought four of the top players in the world to duke it out in person at the highest-rated chess event in American history. Especially fresh in my mind was the recent Sinquefield Cup, Magnus Carlsen’s first-ever tournament in the United States and his final event before his match with Anand. It has become increasingly common at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center to encounter prominent chess personalities. In the meantime a bartender appeared, took notice and offered us each the opportunity to order. He was certainly looking forward to a few moments of peace and quiet, away from the throngs of chess players and enthusiasts who follow his every move. After all, I knew that he had come to play in the London Classic. I wasn’t inclined to ask for a photo or an autograph. I was pleased to have met him but didn’t want to bother the 15th World Champion. It’s a pleasure to meet you.” Feeling a bit like a kid, I smiled and, able to think of nothing else to say, I bowed my head in his direction and found a nearby table at which to sit down. Anand,” I blurted out as I extended my hand. Overcome by my childlike enthusiasm upon seeing one of my heroes of the game, I did not think about what to say or do. There was one man standing at a table reading a menu. As I took stock of the room, I realized I was not, in fact, alone. ![]() ![]() It was a typically modern Hilton, replete with plenty of cushy chairs, coffee tables of various shapes and sizes and couches for lounging. Or at least I thought so at first glance. LONDON(December 19, 2013) - I wandered into the restaurant at the Hilton a little after 1 p.m., expecting to find it bustling as it had been at breakfast.
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