Same Board, Different Lives: What Chess Reveals About Pressure, Access, and Opportunity
Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 7:00 PM PDT – 8:00 PM PDT
San Diego, CA
Hosted by The Social Study
📅 Wednesday, June 3, 2026 ⏰ Talk at 7:00 PM (Doors at 6:00 PM) 📍 Scripps Ranch - San Diego 🧠 Featuring Samy Shoker, an Egyptian grandmaster and European middleweight chessboxing champion focused on competitive preparation, unequal access, and computer-era learning. His work examines how players study, adapt, and compete across tournaments and training environments, linking decisions on the board to broader questions of opportunity, resilience, and fairness.
Agenda
Tue, Apr 14, 6:00 PM PDT – 7:00 PM PDT
Doors Open
Doors open — come early, grab a drink, and meet someone new!
Tue, Apr 14, 7:00 PM PDT – 8:00 PM PDT
Evening Lecture
Lecture kicks off at 7:00 PM — grab your seat and let’s dive in.