Lincoln officially kicked off his 100 Strangers Chess Challenge on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at the Dane County Farmers' Market in Madison, Wisconsin. His goal is to play 100 different people before winter!

On his first day of the challenge, Lincoln took on 13 players and finished with 12 wins and 1 loss. Watch highlights from players 1–13 and follow along as he works his way to 100.

13 down. 87 to go.