impressions from the playing hall, the press conference, and more

The London Chess Classic started on Tuesday, 8th of December, with the participation of six of the world’s top grandmasters. The first round was played in a full auditorium in the presence of many special guests.
Photos from the opening ceremony, the press conferences, and round 1 are available in the large photo gallery.
Special thanks to the organizer IM Malcolm Pein and the press officer John Saunders for providing exclusive photo coverage on Chessdom.com!
