World championship chess to livestream from NYC in virtual reality
Reigning champ Magnus Carlsen, 25, and challenger Sergey Karjakin, 26, will face off at the World Chess Federation championship at the South Street Seaport, which is being broadcast online in virtual reality for the first time ever.
Organizers want online fans to watch beads of sweat well up on the foreheads and brows of the chess masters who will face off in a soundproof room with several 360-degree cameras, providing a panoramic view of the three-week contest.
Those lucky enough to pay $3,000 for a VIP ticket will be able to watch the match in person through a two-way mirror. Twelve matches are scheduled through Nov. 30.
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