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Spurs' Victor Wembanyama plays chess with Benny the Bull
The San Antonio Spurs center played an opening move of chess against Chicago Bulls mascot Benny the Bull on Monday.
Victor Wembanyama plays 1-on-1 chess with fans in New York
Victor Wembanyama went to a park in New York City and played 1-on-1 with fans on Saturday. He even lost a couple of games. Not in basketball, though.
Victor Wembanyama plays chess at Washington Square Park in rain after asking for NYC’s ‘best’ spots
Victor Wembanyama took some time for a New York City pastime in the rain on Saturday. The 2024 NBA Rookie of the Year stopped off at Washington Square Park to play chess after the Spurs’ two-game stint in the Big Apple this week.
Victor Wembanyama, Spurs Play Chess With Bulls Mascot During Pregame Warmups
Benny the Bull challenged Victor Wembanyama and his Spurs teammates to a game of chess in the middle of their warmups.
After putting out request, Victor Wembanyama plays chess in New York City park
Hours after a win against the Brooklyn Nets, the San Antonio Spurs star met with people to play chess at Washington Square Park in Manhattan.
Victor Wembanyama Plays Chess With New York City Fans
Wembanyama, who began playing chess at 7 years old, later proposed an "NBA players-only Chess tournament," with proceeds that go "to the charity of choice of the winner." In September, Wemby returned home where he held a chess competition with Stanford Cardinal forward, and fellow 7-footer, Maxime Raynaud.
Victor Wembanyama Wants an NBA Chess Tournament and Fans Are Already Invested
San Antonio Spurs superstar big man Victory Wembanyama spent his Saturday morning in New York City like a true local— playing some chess in Washington Square Park. On a cold a dreary day, Wemby put out an open call for opponents on social media, telling the world that he was heading out in the city ready for some chess.
Wemby, Spurs play chess with Benny the Bull
Victor Wembanyama and Jeremy Sochan play chess with Bulls mascot Benny the Bull during pregame introductions.
LOOK: Spurs Star Victor Wembanyama Surprises New York Locals with Chess Match
The San Antonio Spurs took a road trip to New York for a pair of games against the Knicks and Nets, but Victor Wembanyama got ...
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama Issues Request for Chess Partner at NYC Park on Social Media
San Antonio Spurs superstar center Victor Wembanyama offered fans the chance of a lifetime on Saturday. Wembanyama asked for ...
Wembanyama a towering presence on chess board too
Victor Wembanyama has established himself as a force on the NBA hardwood, but on Saturday showed he can make moves on the ...
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Victor Wembanyama's opponent reveals his estimated ELO rating after taking him up in chess contest
On Saturday morning, Victor Wembanyama left NBA fans stunned as he took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to put out an open invite to play chess with him at Washington Square Park in New York.
LOOK: San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama pulls up to Washington Square Park in New York to play chess
Victor Wembanyama pulled up to Washington Square Park to play chess despite it being a very rainy Saturday in New York City.