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Sunday, May 3, 2026
The Daily Pennsylvanian

Turning a blind eye

U.S. Chess Federation National Master Glenn Umstead plays chess blindfolded as part of an exhibition at the Kelly Writer's House. Professor J.C. Hallman, right, moves the pieces to display the current board position to those in attendance. Umstead kept track of the games in his head yesterday as he beat both opponents he faced.