It’s a funny promotion & a nice look at the chess scene in Washington Square Park.
Judging by the legs, I think it’s Joel Benjamin. 
I’d like to see Amp can play a bottle of Budweiser. 
Now that’s entertainment. 
I would guess someone at PepsiCo knows the can’s identity. (Or at least someone at Mountain Dew or their advertising agencies…)
Maybe someone at USCF should be talking about recognizing the Official Drink of the USCF? I’d love to see official events played with Green and White pieces on a Red and Blue board… 
But that is one seriously funny piece of [probably] viral marketing at work.
As my son would say, “that’s pretty disturbing… on several fronts”. 
:mrgreen:
I think (s)he’s beatable, though - just remember: ‘yes we can’! 
This may provide a clue as to the identity of the grandmaster.
- Enrique
You were expecting Ajeeb?
Dr. Watson avoided any mention of Holmes’s ability as a chess player in order to cover up the fact that in 1895 Holmes impersonated the American chess player Harry Nelson Pillsbury at the Hastings Tournament.
Who were the two masters that kicked the can?
What grandmaster wears 80’s looking Nike Air Force 1’s with white socks?
I think I’ve identified the player’s father.
There is a definite lack of Automaton Chess Players. What was your favorite?
Did GM Larry Christiansen put on the chicken suit ?
Was the can wearing a QLink Pendant?