The Alaska Chess Federation (ACF) in partnership with ACA presents GM Samy Shoker vs. Alaska: A 50-Game Simultaneous Exhibition. Registration and more details here: Registration

Event Details (45 minute lecture + Q&A + 50 game simul):

• Capacity: 50 player capacity for the simul

• Simul Cost: $50 ACF Members, $60 Non-ACF Members

• Lecture Cost: $5 (general admission) or FREE with simul ticket

• Opportunities for photos and book signing! (*Limited quantities available on Amazon)

About GM Samy Shoker:

• French-Egyptian GM (earned title in 2014)

• Middleweight Chess Boxing Champion (2025)

• Represented Egypt in the 2014

• Chess Olympiad Peak rating: 2517

• Current rating: 2442

• Teacher & Chess Coach Author: The Fianchetto Solution

• Currently lives in San Diego